Deans Aspen Tours

  A look at the people who built many of the buildings which still form a large part of Aspen’s downtown area today. - Interesting, easy walk around Aspen.
It turned out there was just me and my friend for the morning’s tour so we probably didn’t need the full 90 mins but... read more we were able to ask our own questions and look inside the fire station at the photographs and memorabilia there which was very interesting.
Otherwise good stories about some of the first miners and investors in what became the city of Aspen.

  It is evident that Dean takes his role as a tour guide very seriously and spends an extraordinary amount of time researching and formulating his tours. His storytelling capabilities... read more are superior, as is knowledge of the area.

  Dean is very knowledgeable about the history of Ute Cemetery. He tells stories like he is talking about people that he has known which makes this tour honoring of those... read more buried here. He provides details that convey much about life in Aspen in the 1880's. This is a great tour in a beautiful location. I plan to take this tour again.

  Dean was engaging and enthusiastic. A fascinating look into the history of the area. By his own admission, some of the details may have been embellished for... read more theatrical flair which made the tour even more entertaining for the teen and preteen audience. I really enjoyed his rendition of the early Aspen history and it was definitely a highlight to see the buildings built by Jerome Wheeler . This tour is certainly worth the time and cost and makes it for an intriguing look into the history of the area. Highly recommended!

  This tour was awesome - Dean is the best tour guide ever! The DarkSide tour was so good that we came back the next day for the Off the Beaten... read more Path Tour - which he set up for us privately even though it wasn’t scheduled. Make time for at least one tour next time you’re

  Awesome - Dean was awesome. Been to aspen numerous times but had no idea about some of the darker aspects of its past.

  Entertaining tour!  - 5/5! Excellent tour, something fun and different to do for my third trip to Aspen. Recommend for visitors and locals. Dean is a great story teller and kept things entertaining!

  Ties Aspen's history to its present and its future  - This tour was a highlight of our Colorado trip. Dean knows and shares so much of what makes Aspen so unique and special, and makes it fun at every turn!

  Great introduction to Aspen. - If Dean doesn’t know it, it’s probably not worth remembering. Leisurely pace with lots of photo ops. Know that you will be quizzed periodically, so pay attention. Remember... read more “Ute City”. Also know that Dean is hawkeyed and saved us several times from anointing our shoes with dog and bear poop. Much appreciated.

  Get the backstory about Aspen!  - Dean is knowledgeable and very friendly. He is willing to share his knowledge about Aspen with his guests. No need to wonder around on your own through the streets... read more of Aspen and wonder what this or that is. He will give you the back story and so much more. Loved his tour.

  Fun introduction to Aspen, from pre-history to today, with a knowledgeable, friendly, and conversational guide.  - This tour is a great way to learn about Aspen’s history through the present, starting in the pre-historic geological events that shaped the beautiful valley and mountains we know today,... read more the history and culture of the indigenous Ute people, the silver mining boom and bust years, the emergence of Aspen as a world class ski destination, and as a renowned center of the arts—and as a haven for the uber wealthy, making real estate among the most expensive in the country (with public sector programs to offer affordable options for full time residents and workers). Dean covered all of this in a fun 90 minute walk around town, with stops at many historic and contemporary sites along the way. He is friendly, conversational, and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

  School trip with 7th and 8th graders  - We really enjoyed all of the of the specific stories about the individuals in the cemetery. There was variety and it was apparent a lot of time and thought... read more had gone into the presentation and the details were fascinating.