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The Roaring Fork Valley is a geographic region on Colorado’s Western Slope that includes the communities of Aspen, Snowmass Village, Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs. Being at the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the Roaring Fork Valley reaches from Aspen to Glenwood Springs along the Roaring Fork River. At the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado rivers is the historic city of Glenwood Springs, where modern society established itself within the valley.

While this area was the home of nomadic Ute Indian tribes before the mining boom in the late 1800’s, early settlers saw the potential of turning the area into a highly regarded tourist destination. The arrival of the railroads in 1887 brought the first visitors to enjoy the area’s famous hot springs, and the rest is history. Now, each community throughout the valley organically has grown with unique characteristics and amenities that attract visitors from around the globe. From a legacy of extreme skiing in Aspen and Snowmass Village to world-class fly-fishing in Basalt and a rich ranching heritage in Carbondale the Roaring Fork Valley offers a little bit of everything to all who visit and reside here.