WHEN TO GO The Maroon Bells and Maroon Lake near Aspen/Snowmass COLORADO IS A FOUR-SEASON DESTINATION. Spring and summer are glorious, colour-filled seasons bursting with wildflower pinks, reds and yellows, as well as lush green landscapes where warm breezes rustle through tinkling aspen trees and tall prairie grasses. Long summer days create bursts of energy to get out and enjoy every moment of daylight. Autumn is also filled with rich colours, when every imaginable shade of red, yellow and orange becomes a bright canopy to explore along scenic drives and hikes. In winter , the enchanting scene created by the first snowflakes whirling gently from the sky create our signature fluffy snow, which awaits visitors for skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, tubing and more. See the Climate & Altitude and Travelling Like a Local sections on page 6 for seasonal tips. C2 PHOTOGRAPHY; C2 PHOTOGRAPHY; EFRAIN M. PADRO.