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Getting Around Town
Whether you are driving, biking or taking RFTA, there are many ways to explore Basalt and the Roaring Fork Valley. Learn more about parking, bikes, RFTA bus, and WE-cycle. Read MoreCategories: Resources -
The Ten Essentials
The Ten Essentials is a checklist from Mountain Rescue Aspen. Make sure you have these items checked off when you head out into the backcountry. Read MoreCategories: 4-Wheeling, Boating, Hunting, Parks, Resources, Rivers, Water Recreation -
Double Gold Medals
Categories: Fishing, Rivers, UncategorizedBy Karin Teague
“River towns” are common in the Colorado Rockies—“two-gold-medal-river towns” are not. Basalt’s Fryingpan and Roaring Fork Rivers, which converge in the downtown core, not only define our town geographically and support world-class fishing, they bring ospreys, bighorn sheep, and myriad other birds and wildlife to our doorstep;… Read More
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Basalt Bucket List: 10 Things You Must Do
A bucket list of 10 things you must do to experience the best that Basalt has to offer! You'll find history, hiking, art, fishing, local farmers, and unique offerings! Read MoreCategories: Itineraries, Rivers, Uncategorized -
Mountain Biking and Hiking Keeps Getting Better
Got a hankering for earthen trails and mountain views? Basalt has them all — it’s merely a question of how much time you have. From a relaxing walk through the Lake Christine State Wildlife Area to a mountain-bike odyssey on the flanks of 12,953-foot Mount Sopris, the middle Roaring Fork Valley offers a hike or ride for everyone. Read MoreCategories: Biking, Hiking, Uncategorized
