In Aspen, a romantic way to orient yourself to the backcountry is by taking the T Lazy Seven Ranch private sleigh ride. Aspen Carriage Company has stagecoach tours around downtown and the historic West End. From the beginning of summer through mid-October, narrated bus tours from Aspen to the Maroon Bells are available.
Aspen Carriage Co. (Aspen. 970/925-3394. www.aspencarriages.com). Maroon Bells bus tour (Aspen. 970/925-9000 or 888/649-5982. www.rfta.com). T Lazy Seven Ranch (Aspen. 970/925-4614. www.tlazy7.com).