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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.
Christina L
November 17, 2025jc87
Dean was amazing. The tour was very informative and interesting. There are many surprises on this tour Thanks for the experience!!!
June 5, 2021Donny W
We're a family of four with two teen/tween kids who were *not* thrilled with the idea of a walking tour. Dean did a great job of keeping their interest and... read more covering a variety of topics from history to architecture to the local economy and much more (even some ghost stories) that gave the adults what we were hoping to learn in an hour overview. We asked a ton of other questions, and he was great at covering everything we wanted to know. Overall, the whole family enjoyed it.
January 1, 2022 -
Fun way to learn about the secrets of Aspen - There is a lot to learn about Aspen. Fun to hear about the death that has shaped Aspen. People that have been hunting the people for decades.
B3864XPjohnw
July 15, 2025
Dean is a great storyteller! - We found this tour as a recommended one for things to do in Aspen. We had a great time on the tour and really enjoyed the history lesson as we... read more walked around Aspen!
missadk
September 1, 2024
Great family or couples evening activity! - Dean’s tour of Aspen’s dark side was great! We learned a lot about Aspen’s history and we’re entertained at the same time. We’ve been to Aspen many times so... read more this was a fun new thing to do as a family!
traceyanderson
July 20, 2023 -
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.
mariahbay
September 23, 2025JanetO364
Excellent history of Aspen in a fun atmosphere. An entertaining way to spend your evening. Also nice to be able to do something outdoors in the evening. Dean is a... read more very good story teller and kept us amused.
October 13, 2021
Masterful storytelling of the people and place - An easy 1.5 hour walk through varied terrain: along neighborhood sidewalks, through town parks/centers and in nature areas. Dean masterfully told multiple stories at once: the history of the town... read more (from the Ute people to silver miners, hippies and today), contemporary development and how town policies support the arts, nature and full-time year-round worker residents. It gave me a fuller appreciation of Aspen and was a great way to start my weeklong stay.
Kristen L
June 5, 2025 - cornerseeker
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.
October 18, 2021Voyager650938
It was an excellent idea for the first day to take this tour. It was an Aspen history lesson, and at the same time, I got an excellent orientation to... read more move around the town.
Furthermore, the walking helped with altitude adaptation.
Thank you, Dean.
June 21, 2022
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