Fall in Love with Colorado
What not to miss during the Autumn season at Colorado ski resorts
August 2021
Vail, Colorado
Temperatures begin to drop, and colors start to golden. Seeing the trees in the Rocky Mountains change from green to yellow is truly one of the most incredible sightings. The mountains become waves of yellow while the aspen leaves glisten against the sun. Do not let the term “off-season” fool you. Not only is fall in Colorado one of the most beautiful seasons, but there is still plenty of fun activities to do before the snow hits the ground. However you choose to spend your vacation, there is an endless amount of adventures for families, friends or solo-travelers.
Enjoy a variety of activities in Keystone or Breckenridge, like horseback riding, mountain biking or golf. Take a scenic ride on the Eagle-Bahn gondola in Vail’s Lionshead Village, or hike to the top of the mountain on Berry Picker trail. After your hike, you can enjoy lunch at Bistro 14 and ride the gondola back into town. If you are hoping to spend time on the water, grab your waders and do some late fall fly fishing on the Lower Eagle or Arkansas rivers. Wade in the water while the sunrise shines through the yellow trees. Maybe you prefer to take it easy. You cannot go wrong with a scenic drive to Aspen or Snowmass and staying at a beautiful mountain-view property to watch the golden colors shimmer right from your balcony. Be sure to make a trip to Maroon Bells to see the yellow aspen groves sit bright against the snow-covered peaks.
Believe it or not, many of Colorado’s Oktoberfest celebrations happen in September. You can spend the weekend enjoying Bavarian food, music and games with the family if you choose to visit Vail or Beaver Creek. Vail Oktoberfest was named one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the nation and should not be missed. The Travel Advisors of Gondola Resorts are excited to help you book your trip to make your experience unforgettable. Typically, the leaves are at their peak of yellow from the middle of September to the beginning of October. Do not wait too long! The glistening colors come and go way too fast, but it is an experience that you will not want to miss.