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caption tk 601 E. Dean St., 970-920-6886; aspenflyfishing.com ASPEN OUTFITTING COMPANY Located inside the St. Regis Aspen, this outfitter offers guided fly-fishing tours on private lakes and streams designated Gold Medal fishing areas by the Colorado Wildlife Commission, as well as clay target and pistol shooting. 315 E. Dean St., 970-920-3406; aspenoutfitting.com THE LITTLE NELL ADVENTURES High-end fly-fishing excursions are just the beginning for the Nell's adventure concierge, which also offers stargazing, jeep tours, and biking camps. 675 E. Durant Ave., 970-920-6365; thelittlenell.com/ adventures TAYLOR CREEK FLY SHOP With operations in Aspen and Basalt, Taylor Creek offers gear outfitting, guided trips, and more. 408 E. Cooper Ave., 970-920-1128; 183 Basalt Center Cir., Basalt, 970-927-4374; taylorcreek.com GOLF ASPEN GOLF CLUB Ranked among the country's top municipal golf courses by Golfweek, BALLOONING ABOVE IT ALL BALLOON CO. Like its name says, get above it all for breathtaking views of the valley, the Maroon Bells, and more with this company that's operated in Aspen and Snowmass for more than 20 years. 2835 Brush Creek Road, Snowmass Village, 970-963-6148; aboveitallballoon.com BIKING AJAX BIKE & SPORT With locations in Aspen and Carbondale, Ajax is the largest bike shop on the Western Slope, offering 34 years of experience in fits, rentals, and service work. 400 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-7662; ajaxbikeandsport.com ASPEN BIKE RENTALS Fat tires and springy suspension let you spin around town or on reserved trails along the extensive Aspen Nordic system. 430 S. Spring St., 970-925-9169; aspenbikerentals.com ASPEN VELO While town's best bike mechanics make this a fine service shop, Aspen Velo also rents some of the world's greatest (and hard to find) road and mountain bikes. 465 N. Mill St., 970-925-1495; aspenvelo.com HUB OF ASPEN The oldest bike shop in the valley, Hub is a go-to for tailored rides, like the Maroon Bells, Castle Creek, and Independence Pass. 616 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-7970; hubofaspen.com FITNESS ASPEN ALPS HEALTH SPA Three fitness rooms are augmented by a world-class steam room and sauna. 700 Ute Ave., 970-925-8114; aspenalps.com ASPEN RECREATION CENTER The crown jewel of Aspen's fitness scene boasts a swimming pool, two-story waterslide, 32-foot climbing tower, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. 0861 Maroon Creek Road, 970-925-7478; aspenrecreation.com JEAN-ROBERT'S GYM Downtown's serious fitness and massage center features a lap pool, steam room, and myriad workout classes. 720 E. Hyman Ave., 970-920- 9595; jeanrobertgym.com PURE BARRE Voted the number-one fitness class by Aspenites, the Total Body Workout at this Downtown hot spot lifts your seat, tones your thighs, and burns fat. 620 E. Hyman Ave., 970-710-1501; purebarre.com/ co-aspen RED BRICK RECREATION CENTER Kitty-corner from the Hotel Jerome, the Red Brick hosts several drop-in classes (from yoga to trapeze to weight lifting) for strength and fitness. 110 E. Hallam St., Ste. 135, 970- 925-7478; aspenrecreation.com/ red-brick-recreation-center SNOWMASS CLUB Make friends with a member or join this private club to access a huge array of classes and beautiful facilities. 239 Snowmass Club Cir., Snowmass Village, 970-923-5600; snowmassclub.com SNOWMASS RECREATION CENTER This modern facility adjacent to the Rodeo Lot has saline-pool swimming, weights, and a climbing wall and bouldering cave. 2835 Brush Creek Road, Snowmass Village, 970-922- 2240; snowmassrecreation.com FLY FISHING ASPEN FLY FISHING This beloved guide service provides full- and half-day fly-fishing trips on the Roaring Fork, Fryingpan, and Colorado Rivers, as well as clay- shooting experiences for all levels. the Aspen Golf Club provides a challenging 18-hole course with a gorgeous mountain backdrop. 39551 Hwy. 82, 970-429-1949; aspengolf.com MAROON CREEK CLUB This members-only club boasts a challenging, Tom Fazio-designed course, not to mention numerous tennis courts and pros, five-star dining, and luxury lodging. 10 Club Cir., 970-920-4080; mccaspen.com SNOWMASS CLUB GOLF COURSE This Jim Engh-designed course boasts majestic views, challenging landscapes and features, and sculpted fairways—plus five sets of tees. 0239 Snowmass Club Cir., 970-923-5600; snowmassclub.com HIKING ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ACES runs free naturalist-guided hiking tours from Aspen, Buttermilk, and Snowmass Mountains—and, for a fee, from Ashcroft 11 miles up Castle Creek Road. 970-925-5756; aspennature.org UTE MOUNTAINEER For gear obsessives, outdoor novices, and everyone in between, the Ute is an outdoors staple among locals and Road trip: In addition to fly-fishing and mountain biking, the Little Nell Adventures team offers 4x4 jeep tours of the valley's beautiful terrain. The SOURCE: SPORT ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM 145