About Aspen

Fun in snow never stops at Aspen, in the Aspen, Snowmass Durango Area of Colorado. Open from mid-December to early April, Aspen Highlands provides a variety of skiing experiences ranging from extreme terrains to smooth cruises. The Aspen Snowmass experience is enhanced by  a terrain park, seven restaurants, and spectacular views of Maroon Bells. A new lift called Deep Temerity will take you to an unbelievable height of 1,700 feet in just 7.3 seconds flat!

Aspen Mountain is not for beginners. This awe-inspiring ski spot, called by locals as Ajax, has quite a bit of ungroomed portions and double diamond runs. Intermediate and advanced snow lovers will relish every second of their ride as they cruise the 76 trails, ride the eight lifts, and test their skills on the bump runs east of Spar Gulch or the jaw-dropping 3,276 foot vertical drop. TWith 300 inches of yearly snowfall and five restaurants, Aspen Mountain is the mecca of die-hard skiers who wish to slit the snow and brave the challenges posed by the Aspen giant during their Aspen Ski Vacations.

Summer brings even more things to do than winter, and the beauty of the Rocky Mountains must be experienced to be appreciated. Aspen offers nature lovers and sports enthusiasts a nearly endless array of opportunities for outdoor recreation, from golfing and tennis to horseback riding and rock-climbing. Hiking and biking fanatics can take advantage of the extensive trail system in the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest, as well as a 13-mile bike path that connects Aspen with Snowmass.
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