I often get asked in interviews about the places I’m at so I thought I would start doing my own “Travel Guide” from now on for each of the places I visit on my continual Polo Tour starting with my Travel Guide to Aspen, Colorado.

One of the things I love about polo is the travelling.  We get to play polo in some of the most beautiful places in the world, I myself have been lucky enough to play on all 5 continents, have seen some amazing sights and had some pretty unique experiences.

Nic’s Travel Guide to:

Aspen, Colorado, U.S.A.

After returning from the UK high-goal season I spent a month playing in Aspen which is fantastic. I hope you enjoy my tips here in my Travel Guide to Aspen, Colorado.  Find out where to go and what to do in the first of my travel guides, next up will be Greenwich, CT, U.S.A.. #NicsTravelGuides, #NicsTravels

Best way to start the day: A hike followed by a HIT class at Aspen Club

Favorite restaurants:

• Smart: Casa Tua
• Casual: Peach’s Corner Cafe

Favourite bar & tipple: Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro, Peroni Beer

Favourite Hotel: The Little Nell

Favourite GolfClub: Roaring Fork Club

Favourite gym: The Aspen Club (13)

Polo Club where I’m playing at: Aspen Valley Polo Club which offers all from a full summer T’ment program to arena polo as well as the World Snow Polo Championships just before Christmas. Also the place to go for a lesson whilst you’re in town (17)

Summer or Winter: Summer is the best because of the endless activities!

Must do’s while in town:

• Hiking (10), my favourite hike’s are: Cathedral Lake (3) & American Lake Trails
• Biking (4), my favourite ride is: Valhalla, Aspen Snowmass
• Dirt Bike riding in the back country (8)
• Golfing (5)
• Visit Aspen Art Museum (11)

Favourite Shop: James Perse, 312 S Hunter St, Aspen for my preferred basicsLocal suppliers: Performance, 614 E Durant Ave, Aspen or Ute Mountaineer

Unexpected discovery: Spring Cafe

Something I would have liked to have done but did not get round to or is at a different time of year: Hike or dirt bike ride to Crested Butte

My wheels: Santa Cruz bike is the best form of transportation

Nearest airport: Aspen–Pitkin County (ASE)

www.aspenchamber.org

Photo credits: Personal #TeamNR archive unless otherwise stated

Regular (grass) Polo, Arena Polo & Snow Polo all at Aspen Valley Polo Club, Photo credits L-R: Louise Davidson, Nick Tininenko, Nick Tininenko