Longs Peak is one of the ... The beautiful mountains near Aspen earned the nickname, "The Deadly Bells" after eight people died in five separate incidents. View the rest of Outside's list here.

Longs Peak has held a special place in my heart since ... Soon, the east face of Longs comes into view, massive and magnificent. At just over 3 miles, there is a trail junction at 11,533 feet ...

Sprague Lake: Another family-friendly hike, this nearly 1-mile loop around the lake is laden with aspen, offers views of Longs Peak and Estes ... with a spectacular view of the "butterfly burn ...