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Aspen in short

  • Height: 2399 - 3813 metres
  • “Jewel of the Rockies” – one of America's most famous ski resorts&#x0D
  • Runs for every level
  • Multiple double-black diamond runs

Aspen

One of the better-known resorts in America and very popular with film stars, Aspen gets its name from the aspen trees that dot the hillside and light up the mountains in bright yellow and orange in autumn. The ski area at Aspen is actually made up of four linked mountains: Buttermilk, Highlands, Snowmass and finally Aspen Mountain, also known as Ajax. The mountains are joined by a free shuttle bus.

The ski areas at Aspen offer a wide variety of terrain for all levels, from gentle beginners’ slopes to intermediate cruisers to double-black moguls, glades and gullies. In true North American style, the ski areas hide more than one powder stash and on bluebird days expert skiers and snowboarders will flock to their favourite spots. Find your own spots with a Powder Tour, which takes you around the back of the mountain by snowcat. Buttermilk has freestyle facilities and good terrain for beginners, while Snowmass is a huge area with lots of terrain for everyone. Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands are more geared towards advanced and expert skiers. Cross-country skiers can explore 90km of trails in the Roaring Folk Valley between Aspen and Snowmass. This is the largest groomed cross-country trail in America.

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Afbeelding - Slopes Map 1 - Aspen

Aspen - 484 km

Open
  • Green 27 km
  • Blue 225 km
  • Red 95 km
  • Black 137 km

Mountain: 91 cm

Valley: 45 cm

  • Drag Lifts 6
  • Chair Lifts 33
  • Gondolas 2
  • Trains 0
  • Glacier No
  • Speed 0 p/hour
Afbeelding - Slopes Map 1 - Aspen

Photo gallery of Aspen

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Review of Aspen

Snowplaza.co.uk review
  • Beginners
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  • Snowboard/freestyle
  • Freeride/off-piste
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snow-sure
  • Family/children
  • Price level
Freestyle & Freeride in Aspen
Funparks 5
Halfpipe
Quarterpipe
Boxes
Rails
Tables
Boardercross
Kickers
Freeride allowed
Freeride area