This video shows some of the footage we recorded at the Maroon Bells near Aspen,
Colorado during summer and autumn. Enjoy!
The Maroon Bells are iconic peaks in the Elk mountains
located in White River National Forest that tower over 14 thousand feet above sea level.
It is a very popular tourist spot due to its proximity to the town of Aspen,
ease of access and of course the beautiful reflections in Maroon lake.
While there, we also hiked to Crater lake which is about 1.8 miles away from Maroon lake.
On the way, we encountered this cute wild porcupine, which was very curious about us.
The Maroon bells attract many photographers,
so you need to get there early if you plan on taking photos, especially in the morning.
It’s so refreshing in the mountains with the morning sun shining and crisp mountain air.
You can get to the Maroon Bells by either car or shuttle after making a reservation
and paying a fee. As of 2021, the car fee is $10 and the shuttle costs $16 per adult. However,
cars are allowed only before 8am or after 5pm in the autumn season.
Snow is common in the Maroon Bells in early October. If you are lucky,
you can catch views of both the autumn and winter seasons at the same time.
Wearing warm clothes is a must as temperatures can drop below
minus 10 degrees Celsius or 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
We hope you enjoyed this video and that it inspires you to visit the Maroon Bells one day.
With this, see you next time!