Aspen Mountain
Mountain peak · Pitkin County ·
Challenging ski runs, silver mining history, and vibrant après-ski
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Colorado 81611 Get directions
Challenging ski runs, silver mining history, and vibrant après-ski
Colorado 81611 Get directions
"I see Aspen Mountain listed among the 19 Colorado mountains included in Colorado Ski Country USA's expanded Ski Passport for kindergarten through sixth grade; the passport provides four ski days at each participating resort, includes two junior rental packages, and costs $67 for K–2 or $72 for grades 3–6, making these mountains well-suited for younger skiers while also being great spots for adults and ideal for a family ski getaway." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Beloved by intermediate and advanced skiers despite being only a quarter the size of nearby Snowmass and lacking beginner runs, Aspen Mountain skis bigger than it looks and has expanded with the Hero’s terrain project—adding more than 150 challenging acres—while iconic mid-mountain stops like Bonnie’s (oatmeal pancakes) and hot après spots such as the Snow Lodge at the St. Regis and Ajax Tavern keep the scene lively." - Jen Murphy
"The town mountain that serves a wide range of abilities—beginners to experts—while offering convenient access to additional terrain via free shuttles to nearby mountains; small-group full-day lessons (capped at five people) are ideal for sharpening skills and meeting fellow skiers." - Stacey Lastoe Stacey Lastoe Stacey Lastoe is an Emmy Award-winning editor and journalist who covers travel, food and drink, wellness, and more. A former senior editor for CNN Travel, she now contributes to publications including Food & Wine, The New York Post, and Condé Nast Traveler. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An iconic, glamourous ski destination combining challenging, world-class terrain—highlighted by standout bowls—with high-end shopping, celebrated hotels, and lively après-ski; the mountain attracts serious skiers as well as those seeking a chic winter getaway." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Aspen Mountain serves as the heart of Aspen itself: in the 1940s, the resort opened right in town, and people could walk from the shops of Main Street to the mountain’s base in minutes. 77 years later, not much has changed—on any given morning, people still line up for breakfast at the iconic mid-mountain eatery Bonnie’s, just as they did when it opened in the 1960s." - Elise Taylor