In this episode of Off You Pop, we take you on a walkthrough of the Aspen Pop — the legendary Four Pass Loop around the Maroon Bells. This is one of the most iconic alpine circuits in North America: a 27‑mile, four‑pass odyssey through wildflower basins, glacial valleys, red‑rock spires, and the high, thin‑air world of the Elk Mountains.

You’ll move through the entire emotional and physical arc of the loop:
• The quiet, pre‑dawn start at Maroon Lake
• The steep climb to Buckskin Pass — your commitment point
• The wildflower explosion of West Maroon Basin
• The exposed ridgelines of Frigid Air Pass
• The dramatic switchbacks above Snowmass Lake
• The final push over Trail Rider Pass — the psychological crux
• The long, rolling descent back to the Bells

Along the way, we explore the geology, human history, logistics, risks, and weather patterns that define this high‑alpine route.

If you’re the kind of person who seeks meaning over mileage, story over stats, and transformation over ease, this episode will show you exactly why the Aspen Pop is one of the crown jewels of the US21.

Learn more or book your Aspen Pop at:
www.blisterpopadventures.com

US7: Aspen Pop. A circuit through the high wild heart of the Elk Mountains. Off you pop.

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