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GUIDE adventure get out there NOT A SKIER? THESE OUTFITTERS AND ADVENTURES ALSO EMBRACE COLORADO'S ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT. BY LOLLI JOHNS Aspen Cross Country Ski Center T rek through mountain trails on a pair of snowshoes or cross- countr y skis. Located at the Aspen Public Golf Course, this Nordic hub boasts views of Pyramid P eak and offers equipment rental and easy access to some of the best trails around. 3955 1 Hwy. 82, 970-925-2145; aspenrecreation.com Four Mountain Sports Ski Concierge F or those skiing or riding the slopes, the F our Mountain Sports concierge, located at D&E Snowboard Shop, is a one-stop shop to collect lift tickets, rent the latest equipment and gear , and store skis or snowboards overnight to be transferred to any of the four mountains. 520 E. Durant A 970-920-2337; ve., aspensnowmass.com Ice Skating at Silver Circle Rink Ideal for the kiddos or for a date, this charming outdoor rink in the heart of town is open day and night and is just steps away from Aspen Mountain. Hit the adjacent CP Burgers restaurant pre- or post-rink time. 433 E. Durant A aspenchamber.org Krabloonik Dog Sled Adventures This Snowmass outfitter and gourmet restaurant (specializing in wild game) offers traditional dogsledding tours led by Four Mountain Sports Ski Concierge is the go-to spot for renting equipment and securing lift tickets. experienced mushers that snake through the pristine Snowmass backcountr y. A great way to see the great outdoors. 4250 Divide Road, Snowmass Village, 970-923-3953; krabloonik.com Pine Creek Cookhouse Sleigh Ride ve., 970-925-3056; Hop on a horse-drawn sleigh and prepare for fun. Destination? The postcard-perfect Ashcroft V . This majestic 20-minute ride takes visitors through the alpine forest up to the famous Pine Creek Cookhouse, where gourmet fare for lunch and dinner is ser 11 alley ved. 399 Castle Creek Road, 970-925-1 044; pinecreekcookhouse.com TRAILBLAZER Jim Kravitz, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies wilderness snow- shoe guide, on touring our backyard. What is the typical route of the snowshoe tours atop Ajax? We head out along Richmond Ridge, weave through the forest, and then break out into amazing views of Mount Hayden, Pyramid Peak, and Highland Bowl. What can guests expect to see? If lucky, we'll glimpse a snowshoe hare, a pine squirrel, an ermine, or a red fox. Each time it snows, the slate is cleared and a new story unfolds on the snow surface through animal tracks. Visitors enjoying the scenery atop Ajax Mountain. What do you get most excited to share? Standing atop a mountain in the quiet of winter is awesome. I dig a five-foot-deep snow pit to show the insulating value of snow. I place a thermometer at the bottom to show guests that the temperature is 20 degrees warmer there than at the top. aspennature.org T-Lazy-7 Snowmobile Tours Glimpse a different vantage point of the famous Maroon Bells during this two-hour tour , which zips through beautiful aspen groves and over snowy meadows. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa at Maroon Lake, or opt for the Klondike Lunch T our. T-Lazy Seven 3129 Maroon Creek Road, 970-925-4614; tlazy7.com Yoga at O2 Aspen U nwind with a stretch class at O2 Aspen. Designed to counter the rigors of an active lifestyle, this gentle class will tackle tension and leave you feeling renewed and ready to hit the town. 500 W 02aspen.com AP . Main St., 970-925-4002; 214 ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM