The skiing is steep, the town is extremely cute, andin the summer.
it evolves into a go-to mountain bike destination with more than 750 miles of trails.
Manitou is just far enough outside the city to provide that mountain-town feel without losing its accessibility.
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In the winter, life revolves around its ski area, which is part of the four-mountain Aspen-Snowmass family.
Here, mineral-rich waters are a given.
Carbondale
Carbondale is a town full of people who live for outdoor adventure.
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