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Aspen Mountain, Aspen, CO

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Aspen Mountain

601 E Dean St · Aspen, CO

Why you should go…

Aspen Mountain, which locals call Ajax, rises straight out of downtown Aspen. The Silver Queen Gondola carries you from Gondola Plaza to the summit at 11,212 feet, where the Sundeck sits, and the new Nell Bell chairlift runs from the plaza to the top of Bell Mountain. Beginner terrain is limited, so it suits intermediate and expert skiers. The ski area opened in 1946, and mid-mountain Bonnie's is known for its pancakes.

  • #ski resort
  • #skiing
  • #gondola ride
  • #expert terrain
  • #mountain views

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Aspen Mountain, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Aspen

    Free

    The official visitor bureau for Aspen, Colorado, a mountain resort town offering skiing, hiking and arts programming.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Maroon Bells

    Under $25

    See two 14,000-foot peaks rise above Maroon Lake and walk the trails of the scenic area near Aspen.

    9.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Independence Pass

    Free

    Drive Highway 82 over the Continental Divide at 12,095 feet and walk a paved path to alpine tundra overlooks.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Shopping
    Outdoor Adventure

    Butte & Co.

    $25–$50

    A ski, snowboard, and bike rental shop at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

    21 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Fantasy Ranch Horseback Adventures

    $50+

    Guided horseback trail rides through mountain meadows and forest around Crested Butte, Colorado.

    23 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    CB Motorsports

    $50+

    Self-guided ATV and snowmobile rentals delivered to Crested Butte area trailheads.

    24 mi awayMore like this