Fly-fishing is another active sport in the Aspen area. Sections of the Fryingpan, Crystal, and Roaring Fork Rivers are considered Gold Medal.

Hire a guide to fish Drakes on the Fryingpan, or chase Cuts in the high country. They'll help you master the waters. Guides offer half- and full-day wading trips on the Fryingpan and float trips on the Roaring Fork or Colorado Rivers. They also have custom, multi-day backcountry pack trips.

Fly-fishing guides include: Aspen Outfitting Company (800-784-2140 or 970-920-3706; http://www.aspenoutfitting.com); Aspen Sports/Aspen Flyfishing (970-925-6331; http://www.aspensports.com); Diamond J on the Fryingpan (888-879-9731 or 970-927-3222).