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woman kayaking in inflatable ducky in Roaring Fork River
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If you think Colorado's land-locked status means there's a dearth of water sports in the region, you'd be wrong. From white-knuckle white water to meandering rivers ideal for gold medal fly fishing, the Roaring Fork Valley offers plenty of ways to get out, get wet, and have fun. Snowmass is perfectly situated to take advantage...

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If you think Colorado’s land-locked status means there’s

Fly Fishing
The Roaring Fork Valley is a renowned
destination for the fly fishing enthusiast. Both the Roaring Fork River and the Fryingpan River have been designated by the Colorado Division of Wildlife as Colorado Gold Medal Waters. <Local outfitters and shops can provide any level of service from gear rental and advice on what’s biting to full-day guided river floats.

fly fishing rod and reel

 

On the River
What’s your river pleasure–  Whitewater rafting? Floating in Stand-Up Paddle Boarding.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat)
If you’re heading to Snowmass and interested in stopping along the way for Ruedi Reservoir offers 1,000 water acres to explore. Paddle boarders, canoers, and floaters will love the gentle meandering turns at the headwaters of the Roaring Fork River in the North Star Nature Preserve above Aspen. Serious adventure seekers can check in with <local outfitters (Visit blazingadventures.com) on the river conditions or head down to the Glenwood Springs <Kayak Park.

whitewater kayaking in ducky

Man-Made Water Sports
Looking for something Snowmass Recreation Center offers outdoor saline and lap pools with slides and water features for the kids. The <Aspen Recreation Center takes that notion indoors with Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, the largest man-made hot springs pool in the world.

Snowmass Rec Center outdoor pool