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Aspen Mountain

Ride the Silver Queen Gondola from downtown Aspen to the 11,212-foot summit for runs suited to intermediate and expert skiers.

601 E Dean St · Aspen, CO

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Price: $50+
When it runs: 2026-27 ski season runs November 26, 2026 through April 18, 2027
Good for: First-time visitors
Fresh-air days
Public transit nearby: GondolaBus BG, CL, CM, HC, L, MV · 280 ft away
Spring St + Durant AveBus BG, CL, CM, HC, L, MV · 440 ft away
Rubey ParkBus BG, CL, CM, HC, L, MV, VelociRFTA · 0.1 mi away
Stops and lines from the USDOT National Transit Map. Check times with the agency before you go.
Flying in: Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) is about 4 miles away.
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About Aspen Mountain

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.

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