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Aspen Peak - 2016 - Issue 1 - Summer

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photography by clear productions Taking FlighT! Paragliding, the simplest and purest form of aviation, is perhaps the best way to experience the awe-inspiring majesty of the Elk Mountains. Using tandem paragliders, the student passenger and attached pro run a short distance down Aspen or Snowmass Mountain before taking flight and soaring—sometimes as high as 18,000 feet—before returning softly to the ground following a two-hour ride. Aspen Paragliding's professional tandem pilots are certified by the US Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association as Advanced Tandem Instructors—the highest attainable rating. 426 S. Spring St., 970-379-6975; aspenparagliding.com weekly, and overnight options. 100 Puppy Smith St., 970-925-5756; aspennature.org Aspen RecReAtion centeR The ARC is home to a swimming pool featuring a two-story waterslide, an NHL-sized ice rink, 32-foot climbing tower, and a state- of-the-art fitness center. 0861 Maroon Creek Road, 970-544-4100; aspenrecreation.com cAmp Aspen snowmAss Based in the Treehouse Kid's Adventure Center, activities include mountain boarding, hiking, rocket building, fishing, and mountain biking. 40 Carriage Way, Snowmass, 970-923-8733; aspensnowmass.com/camps mAwA's Kitchen Mawa's Kitchen hosts weeklong kids' cooking camps, which feature classes on kitchen essentials, healthy cooking, and international cuisine. 305 Aspen Airport Business Center, 970-544-4862; mawaskitchen.com Red BRicK RecReAtion centeR The Red Brick offers day camps for baseball, rock climbing, gymnastics, intramural sports, and more. 110 E. Hallam St., 970-920- 5140; aspenrecreation.com RAFTING Aspen whitewAteR Aspen Whitewater specializes in full-day, half-day, multi-raft, and private trips on the Roaring Fork River. 520 E. Durant Ave., No. 106, 970-920- 3511; aspenwhitewater.com BlAzing AdventuRe Rafting is just the start for this all-around adventure outfitter, which also specializes in hiking and biking for groups as small as one and as big as 100. 555 E. Durant Ave., 800-282-7238; blazingadventures.com elK mountAin expeditions From mellow raft excursions to adrenaline-packed class IV rapids, Elk Mountain offers all-levels adventure. 550 S. Riverside Ave., 970-456-6287; raftinginaspen.com RODEO cARBondAle wild west Rodeo This nonprofit keeps the valley's western heritage alive every Thursday from June 2 through August 18. Gus Darien Riding Arena, County Road 100, Carbondale, 970-379-0809; carbondalerodeo.com snowmAss Rodeo Experience the real Wild West every Wednesday night from June 8 through August 17 with roping, riding, and mutton busting. 2954 Brush Creek Road, Snowmass, 970-923-8898; snowmassrodeo.org YOGA ARjunA YogA Arjuna is town's only hot yoga studio, offering vinyasa-style hot yoga and yin classes. 517 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-948-1165; arjunayoga.net o2 Aspen In addition to its new aerial yoga classes, O2 hosts a wide range of yoga and Pilates classes as well as a full spa. 500 W. Main St., 970-925- 4002; o2aspen.com shAKti shAlA This studio, whose name translates to "house of true empowerment," has a wide range of classes, from intense to restorative. 422 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-1655; aspenshakti.com ASPEnPEAk-MAGAzInE.coM 169 NICHOLS VENTURE GROUP Nichols Venture Group is a marketing and advertising agency specializing in video production, drone shoots, and web and graphic design. We work with companies in various industries to help them establish their brand so that it stands out among the competition with the goal of helping them meet their marketing and sales goals. We have worked closely in the entertainment, fashion, and real estate industries. In this fast-paced digital world, businesses have to build their brand into something bold and recognizable to have the edge to succeed. Nichols Venture Group's services can give businesses that edge. nicholsventuregroup.net 303-539-5439

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