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Festivals of the West: Copper Mountain

With spring and summer approaching, Glamping is a great way to spend a weekend with all the activities nature has to offer. But, if you are looking for more activities to do while visiting an area here are a few local festivals to enjoy while glamping in Copper Mountain, Colorado.

Copper Mountain has a diverse summertime music scene that features an abundance of activities for the whole family. These festivals combined with the local feel and the stunning scenery Copper Mountain is the perfect place for a weekend getaway.

Between the months of July-August Copper Mountain will debut the following events:

July 11-13: Colorado Running Festival
August 8-10: Guitar Town Music Festival
August 22-24: 31st Annual Genuine Jazz & Wine
August 29-31: Copper Country Festival featuring live music and arts festival

For more information on these events check out: http://www.vacationroost.com/travel-info/mountain-music

As for lodging, Janet’s Hut is an amazing glamping location to stay at while visiting Copper Mountain.

Janet’s Cabin, which is located between Vail’s Pass and Copper Mountain, it is the original summit hut that has been running for 20 years.

The cabin is one of the most popular cabins and is opened for both winter and summer seasons.

Winter season runs from the day before Thanksgiving to mid-May and the Summer season begins in the middle of July through Labor Day. 

The cabin is a unique option for the summer because it is accessible only by foot or bike which provides for a quiet, remote experience. 

Janet’s Cabin sleeps 20 people in the winter and 14 in the summer, it is also equipped with a wood stove for heat, firewood, indoor composting toilets, a wood-fired sauna, solar powered lights, twin sized bunks with mattresses and pillows, cooking and eating utensils, toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning supplies.

For more information or bookings on this remote and stunning glamping destination, check out the website http://www.summithuts.org/Janets.html.

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Ghost Town Glamping

Dunton Hot Springs Resort in Dolores, Colorado is a unique and memorable glamping destination.

The Dunton Resort is a restored ghost town located just across the mountains from Telluride.

The resort’s guest will be pampered upon arrival and can rent one of twelve hand-hewn log cabins.

The cabins all have luxurious furnishings and high speed internet.

However, the cabins aren’t the only thing this resort offers the guest, the resort offers teepees.

The teepees stand 17 feet high and are 380 square feet, they offer a fur-clad bed, electricity and wifi.

At the resort, glampers can relax in 1 of the 6 hot springs or enjoy other outdoor activities such as fly fishing, skiing, horseback riding, yoga, pilates or a day at the spa.

In addition to all the activities, guest can enjoy world class dining against Colorado’s beautiful landscape.

Glampers can rent a cabin, teepee or the entire resort for a unique and unforgettable glamping trip.

For more information on this resort check out the GAC article, “Deluxe Ghost Town Glamping.”

Source: http://duntonhotsprings.com/

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The Festivals of the West: Aspen

With spring and summer approaching, Glamping is a great way to spend a weekend with all the activities nature has to offer. But, if you are looking for more activities to do while visiting an area here are a few local festivals to enjoy while glamping in Aspen.

Aspen offers many different festivals featuring music, theater, food and of course wine. All will be apart of the summer long Aspen Music Festival, visitors can become both students and consumers at any of the events that are sponsored.

Between the months of June-August Jackson Hole will debut these events:
June 13-16: 6th Annual Aspen Fringe Festival
June 20-22: Aspen FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen
June 24-Jul 3: Aspen Institute Aspen Ideas Festival 2014
June 26-Aug 17: Aspen Music Festival and School

For more information on these events check out: http://www.vacationroost.com/travel-info/mountain-music

As for lodging, here are a few amazing glamping locations in Aspen, Co.

The North Park Yurts offer glampers the perfect Colorado outdoor adventure. These yurts sleep up to 7 people and have a queen bed, futon, couch, futon chair, kitchen table/chairs, solar lights and fully stocked cooking area.

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The C Lazy U Ranch is a perfect place to stay in cozy rustic cabins. The cabins stand-alone on the ranch and feature 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a fireplace at the foot of the queen size bed.

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