FALLing In Love With Aspen

Maroon Bells

This past weekend we decided to take a mini get-away to Aspen, CO. I can't even begin to explain how beautiful our trip was with the snow-covered peaks and changing Aspen trees. Our first hike was rather touristy but there was no other way to get one of the best views in Aspen. We took a shuttle bus to the Maroon Bells Lake and then hiked back to Crater Lake. Even with the tourist crowds, we were happy we went as the scenery is magnificent. All I wanted to do was take pictures but they don't do the brilliant colors justice.

After the Maroon Lakes hike, we went and checked in to our hotel in Snowmass. While the drive back there was beautiful than the scenery around Aspen, I would recommend staying in Aspen for the ammenities. Snowmass is a quaint ski-town so not much was open. The next day we woke up and had plans to hike Cathedral Lake. But with our 2 hour adventure just to find breakfast (and we even ended up at McDonald's) we got off to a late start for the 7 mile journey. Topping that with me not feeling too well, Reid decided to trail run with Snyder while I hung out at the car with little-man. We walked a little bit to take in the views and the beautiful weather. Honestly, we could have not picked a more perfect weekend to visit.