Aspen Mountain
About Aspen Mountain (aka AJax)

General:
Aspen Mountain is one of the most widely known ski resorts in North America and probably the world. Featured in movies, such as Dumb and Dumber, and tv shows, such as South Park, Aspen has been building its reputation as a premiere ski destination since 1947.

Terrain:
Few resorts boast as much top-to-bottom expert terrain as Aspen Mountain. You can ride double-blacks from the summit all the way to the base. A single gondola ride will take you from bottom to top. The rest is up to you.

Aspen Mountain has several blue runs, but not a single green. There is only intermediate and up terrain. This is not ski area for first-timers. Beginners head to Snowmass or Buttermlk Mountain.

Village:
Aspen is one of the coolest ski towns in Colorado and also one of the biggest. There is plenty of of lodging, shopping and dining options in Aspen.

Reasons to Go:
Great mountain town; Expert Terrain; Four mountains to choose from on one lift ticket.

MTgnar Rating:5 out of 5
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Aspen Mountain Info

Annual Snowfall:  300.0 inches/762 cm
Ski Area: 675 acres
Base Elevation:  7945 feet/2416 meters
Summit Elevation:  11212 feet/3409 meters

Hours of Operation:  9am-4pm
Season:  mid November - mid April

Address:
P.O.Box 1248
601 E Dean Street
Aspen, CO, 81612

Main Phone Number:  800 308-6935
Lodging/Central Reservations:  800-679-3147
E-Mail:  [email protected]

Closest Airport:  Durango/La Planta County DRO
Miles from Denver:  359

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View of Aspen Mountain and downtown Aspen, Colorado.
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Downtown Aspen with ski resort in background.
Skiers riding underneath the gondola at Aspen Mountain.
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