Aspen, Colorado 800-222-7736
970-925-3900
Physical Address:
38750 Highway 82
Aspen, CO 81611

800-222-7736
970-925-3900
AspenInfo@ResortQuest.com

Aspen Mountain

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Aspen Mountain fireworksRising out of the heart of downtown Aspen and famous for its steeps, bumps and incredible views, Aspen Mountain (also known as Ajax) is exhilarating for skiers and snowboarders alike.

Season Dates: November 24, 2011 to April 15, 2011
Lift Hours: 9am to 3:30pm
Base Elevation: 7,945 ft. / 2,422 m
Summit Elevation: 11,212 ft./3,418 m
Vertical Rise: 3,267 ft./996 m
Terrain: 673 acres/272 hectares
Number of Trails: 76
Miles/km of Trails: 64 miles/103 km
Longest Run: 3 miles/4.83 km
Steepest Run: Elevator Shaft section of the Silver Queen run – slope angle of 42°
Types of Trails: Easiest: 0% | More Difficult: 48% | Most Difficult: 26% | Expert: 26%
Annual Snowfall: 300 inches/762 cm
Snow Making: 210 acres/85 hectares
Lifts (8): 6 Primary: 1 Gondola (14-minute ride) | 1 High-Speed Quad | 1 High-Speed Double | 1 Quad | 2 Doubles
2 Secondary: 1 Quad (Little Nell) | 1 Double (Bell Mountain)
Lift Capacity: 10,755 riders/hour
Uncrowded Slopes: On average, 3 people per acre/9 people per hectare
Best Known For: Steep, bump runs that drop right into the town of Aspen
Best-Kept Secret: Groomed, intermediate cruising runs under Ruthie's and Ajax Express lifts, the "shrines” on Aspen Mountain
What's New: After two decades of faithful service, the Silver Queen Gondola has received a complete overhaul with, most notably, 147 spacious new Swiss-made cabins which went online in the spring of 2006. These new cabins offer more interior space for up to six passengers, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows so you can soak up the surrounding views before plunging down the slopes.
Location: Within the White River National Forest, the mountain rises up from downtown Aspen
Restaurants: Sundeck, Bonnie's, Montagna Restaurant and Bar (inside The Little Nell), The Tavern


Stay at the Inn at Aspen

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Rooms & Suites
Ski-in and ski-out to Buttermilk Ski Area,
or take our free, on-call shuttle to downtown Aspen just 2 miles away.
Location & Map
Take a virtual walking tour of the Inn at Aspen Hotel and discover just how close the Inn is to the ski lifts.
Virtual Tour
Enjoy an elevated travel experience with an attentive staff, in a comfortable, relaxed mountain setting.
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