Deans Aspen Tours

  Dean has detailed knowledge of the lives of those buried in Ute Cemetery and he tells their stories with respect and insight. The burial sites are varied and unique.... read more It us like walking through an old and charming cemetery with a longtime friend if the family.

  Enjoyed it! - Dean is a very good story teller and he had us all captivated. He gave us a good overview of aspen’s history as well and left us feeling a... read more little spooked!

  Dean was amazing. The tour was very informative and interesting. There are many surprises on this tour Thanks for the experience!!!

  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!

  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 u

  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.

  Great fun, history and goosebumps - More than just a ghost tour this included great history backed by real research. We really enjoyed the experience that incorporated learning, laughing and goosebumps.

  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.

  This was a fun tour and Dean had many stories to share that were interesting. I would recommend this tour!

  My husband and I did a tour in Aspen Co. with Dean . The tour was called Off the Beaten Path Tour. It was awesome! Dean told us about the... read more history of Aspen and different Architecture looks in Aspen . Just a couple blocks off Main Street we walked dish to Hallam Lake and then walked along Roaring Fork River. Dean was extremely knowledgeable about the area and answered all are questions. We then walked over to John Denver Sanctuary. Wow that was fabulous. This was an excellent tour. So insightful. Highly recommend it.

  I’ve been coming to Aspen for over a decade and saw areas I’ve never see. The architectural history was so interesting. Dean was great! Perfect was to start a Sunday.... read more

  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.