Aspen Mountain

Ajax

Ski From Downtown Aspen

Description

This beautiful mountain towers over the town of Aspen, giving city-dwellers and visitors a convenient option for skiing, hiking, and sledding. Most people head up the mountain to ski at Aspen Mountain ski area, which encompasses about 673 acres and features mostly intermediate and advanced terrain. You can take the gondola or the Little Nell lift up the mountain right from downtown Aspen, and ski back into town on the Little Nell run, making Aspen Mountain a popular skiing area for those staying downtown. During the summertime, Aspen Mountain is a great place to go mountain biking and hiking as there are many trails to choose from, including short strolling paths, longer more strenuous routes, and everything in between. Stop at the gondola ticket booth at the base of the mountain for information about the trails as well as great route maps.