Permits for overnight backpacking in restricted areas of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in the rugged Elk Mountains west of Aspen go on sale next week. Advance reservation permits ($10) are ...

Traversing from Aspen to Crested Butte via the 11-mile West Maroon Pass had been on my bucket list for years, but I was beginning to doubt that I could make it through the final downhill section. My ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. The hike begins at the iconic Maroon Lake and winds up to Crater Lake. Many people opt to do the route ...

There’s a paradox when it comes to the Maroon Bells Scenic Area — the national park-quality landscape 11 miles southwest of Aspen. Some local residents view the area as a sacrifice zone for industrial ...

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Most years, one of Colorado's most-photographed scenic spots attracts even more camera-wielding visitors than usual as the aspen change colors at the foot of the Maroon Bells outside Aspen. This year ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — In a few weeks, leaves will ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... An injured hiker was rescued Tuesday from a trail between two lakes in the Maroon Bells, sheriff’s officials said. The hiker injured a knee while on the ...