10 Things To Do In Aspen This Summer

10 Things To Do In Aspen This Summer

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As Pitkin County (Aspen) shifts from the mandatory Stay at Home Health order to Colorado’s Safer at Home order this week, we can’t help but see a glimmer of hope for summer. This being said, your safety and health are our community’s top priority. All Aspen businesses are required to submit a proposal to open safely.

Here are some of Aspen’s top summer activities that you can still enjoy while social distancing. 

1. BIKING – Bike shops in the Roaring Fork Valley remain an essential business. We can arrange for your bikes to be delivered, tuned and sanitized before you arrive so you can click in and ride. 

A person rides a mountain bike along a rugged dirt path, embracing one of the best things to do in Aspen in summer

2. HIKING & ROCK CLIMBING – Our local experts will recommend trails that are less populated so you can keep 6 feet apart. Our guide partners will ensure your health and safety is their number one priority by enforcing new protocols that both guides and guests must follow. Your Aspen Luxury Concierge will ensure you have the details you need before you hit the trail.

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3. GOLFING – Golf courses in the Roaring Fork Valley are open, but with new protocol. Your personal concierge will help you navigate the new rules and arrange your preferred tee time.

4. FLY FISHING – Our fly fishing partners will have their guides meet you at the fishing location so you do not have to ride in the same vehicle as they do. ALC will arrange a private vehicle to take you to and from the fishing. We can also arrange a delicious sandwich from Butchers Block to take with you to enjoy by the river. 

5. PRIVATE SHOPPING EXPERIENCES –  Allow us to arrange a private shopping experience at one of your favorite Aspen shops for you and your loved ones. 

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6. PRIVATE IN-HOME  EVENTS – Groups of up to 10 people are now permitted in the City of Aspen. Why not host an intimate al fresco dinner or brunch with your friends or family? Our team will beautifully design and execute your in-home event.  

7. PRIVATE CHEF & CATERING – Chefs are busy as ever as they pre-prepare meals for clients or cook in-home meals. Our chefs are committed to the highest safety and health standards.

8. TAKEOUT & DELIVERY –  Aspen restaurants are getting creative, and although they are only allowed to offer takeout and delivery at this time, this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite local Aspen cuisine! Contact us to find out who is open. *To be updated as we obtain new information.

9. PICNIC IN THE PARK – Our team will arrange a beautiful picnic meal for you to enjoy in one of Aspen’s parks. We will set up and breakdown so all you have to do is show up and enjoy a lovely meal al fresco.

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10. SPA SERVICES – Depending on the institution, spa services are becoming readily available so you can feel fabulous again. West End Med Spa is now seeing clients for spa services such as massage, facials, and waxing. Contact us to book your next appointment.

Cancelled Events

Summer 2020 Cancelled Events: Aspen

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If you’ve ever been to Aspen during summer, chances are that you were visiting for one of the amazing events hosted over summer. As you know, COVID 19 has temporarily altered how we socialize and gather with one another. Whether that’s simply dining with friends at your favorite restaurant or dancing under the stars at a concert, we now have to follow strict protocol to protect ourselves and others. Sadly, Aspen is no exception. 

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Aspen Luxury Concierge is committed to keeping you informed so you have the latest news on our beautiful little town in one place. Here is a list of events that have been canceled or changed due to the COVID 19 pandemic, as of May 11th, 2020.

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ASPEN

  • Food and Wine Classic in Aspen 
  • Aspen Ideas Festival
  • Aspen Security Forum
  • Aspen Summer Words and Literary Festival
  • Jazz Aspen June Experience
  • Aspen Music Festival 
  • Jazz Labor Day Experience

Please contact us if you would like assistance transferring your passes to the following year or looking into refunds. 

The Aspen Experience During COVID Times

The Aspen Experience During COVID Times

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We know it would be more fun if this pandemic hadn’t happened. It seems like just yesterday when we walked around town on our through the Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning, when we made our own picnic outside of the Music Tent to hear the most exquisite sounds under the quaking aspens, when we watched the Fourth of July parade wind through the streets, when nothing was canceled, nothing postponed, nothing closed or six feet apart.

We know. We are there with you.

But here’s the thing. The beauty of Aspen hasn’t gone anywhere at all. In fact, like the rest of the world, it’s probably grown more breathtaking since we let it breathe. We can attest, having had the chance to experience for ourselves during a time when we wouldn’t have been able to take the long hikes and walks during a high season. 

If you have the means to come to Aspen this summer and fall, you will want to book your stay with us, as soon as it becomes available (which of course, we are happy to keep you updated on!)

Just imagine! Your private jet lands at the airport, where you are picked up by your private driver, who whisks you and your fellow guests away to your private vacation rental. Everything and everyone you come in contact with have taken all the necessary health and safety precautions provided by the City (and trust us, we are checking). You instantly feel enveloped by the fresh mountain air. The views are unbelievable, the beds are heavenly, and your entire kitchen is already stocked with your favorite wine and cheese to celebrate your return. You can still relax, you can still be surrounded by those you love, you can still play and you can still enjoy nature.

Not bad, huh? 

Aspen might not look and feel the same, but it may be the only opportunity to experience our town a bit differently. And from a local perspective, it’s really not a bad thing! It’s why we chose Aspen to call home. 

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After your arrival, you can expect the same tailored service from us at ALC. With our White Glove Service, we are happy to continue to shop for and deliver your groceries, run your errands, order and deliver your dinner takeout, prep your meals, and coordinate any and all your activities. Yes, there are still activities! (Biking, hiking, fly-fishing, camping, picnics in the park, or even a nice stroll down the Rio Grande trail) 

One of the Aspen experience during covid times is fishing on the clean river in Aspen

We know you would rather it be different. And again, we would, too. But we are totally going to make the most of this summer because it’s still Aspen! It’s still the most beautiful place to stay close and yet feel far away. It’s still the place you can come to for a reset, a change of pace and altitude–it’s just that this time, it’s after a long quarantine.

Come see us. And let us give you a chance to forget the stress the year has brought for just a little while. We think you deserve at least that.