ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH LIFE: ASPEN TO TELLURIDE Enjoy snow capped peaks, alpine meadows, tumbling waterfalls and golden Aspen trees. 40 RYDERWALKER.COM | 888.586.8365 NORTH AMERICA S now capped peaks, expansive alpine meadows, tumbling waterfalls, golden Aspen trees and charming hotels beckon you to explore the Maroon Bells, Elk Range and San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. The Rocky Mountain High Life trek starts in the cosmopolitan town of Aspen and continues across the Maroon Bells to Gothic, Crested Butte and into Ouray, home to a variety of world-famous hot spring pools and backdrop of gorgeous scenery that earned Ouray the title, “The Little Switzerland of America”. Our trek ends in Telluride, one of the most beautiful towns in the Rocky Mountains and home to Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures. Along this trek, enjoy endless views across the Continental Divide as you ascend Independence Pass (elevation 12,096 feet). Hike beneath the imposing, snow-capped faces of Mount Sneffels and Mendota, and enjoy views of the iconic 14ers Mt. Wilson, El Diente and Wilson Peak. DETAILS • 7 nights, 8 days • 7 nights charming western bed and breakfasts and four star hotels. • Breakfast and dinner daily. • Gateway: Aspen, inbound and Montrose or Grand Junction outbound. GUIDED TOUR* September 16 – 23 Price: $4,630 (single +$625) Minimum of two people required to run this tour. PRIVATE GUIDED* Late June – September Price: $5,775† (single +$910) †Price based on a group of four. PHOTOS: NICHOLAS COURTNEY©-SHUTTERSTOCK.COM, WILLI GLANZNIG, JKZ©-ADOBESTOCK.COM, OPPOSITE PAGE: KATIE JEWETT©