Aspen, Colorado Summer Guide

Oh, Colorful Colorado! So, here's a little story before my guide. I moved to the Roaring Fork Valley for a one-year internship. What I didn't know was that it would captivate me the way it did and would end up planning to stay for longer. Every season has made me fall in love more with this small town and its surroundings. No matter how long I have been in the valley, I will never remain unimpressed by the scenery and nature that it offers. Everything is just flawless. 

Things to keep in mind before visiting...

This is a remote location which means flights will be limited (Aspen Airport is very small and does not work 24/7). This also means that popular city transportation options like Uber and Lyft are limited, and so are the food delivery options like Doordash. 

If you are dying to eat at a specific restaurant, book it with time! Aspen is a small town, and so are restaurants. Unfortunately, most restaurants have limited space and might not have last-minute availability. Usually, restaurants get fully booked during the winter season, but summer season has been gaining popularity lately and it's best to be safe than sorry! 

You are traveling to a town almost 8,000 feet above the sea level. If you are like me, that I come from an island, where most sights are near sea level, you might experience some altitude sickness. Thankfully, in my case, I did not have many symptoms. I only had a headache for a few days and shortness of breath. However, you might have other symptoms like the following: headaches, drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath and rapid heartbeat. Daily physical activities might be more challenging than usual, and you might feel tired easier. To avoid getting sick, make sure to keep hydrated and take it easy with any physical activity.