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Aspen Mountain (Ajax)

By Christopher Del Sole, About.com

Aspen Mountain Aspen Colorado Snowboarding Ski Vacations

Snowboarder enjoying fresh powder on Aspen Mountain.
Photo: Matt Power

Aspen Mountain Description:
Located in legendary Aspen, Colorado, Aspen Mountain (also referred to as Ajax) offers 76 trails spread across 673 acres. 8 lifts service the mountain, which rates 0% of its terrain for beginners, 48% for intermediates, and 32% for advanced and expert riders. Rising straight out of downtown Aspen, the mountain offers challenging bumps, steeps and challenging terrain for the adventurous snowboarder.
Apen Mountain Location/Directions:
Aspen Mountain is located in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley in Aspen, Colorado. It is approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes from Denver, and is served by several airports: Denver International Airport (DIA) is 220 miles away, Aspen/Pitkin County Airport is just 3 miles away, and Vail/Eagle County Airport (EGE) is 73 miles away.

Aspen Mountain Transportation Information

Aspen Mountain Statistics:
  • Trails: 76
  • Lifts: 8 (1 gondola, 2 high-speed detachables, 2 fixed-grip quads, 3 doubles.)
  • Uphill Capacity: 10,755/hr
  • Acres: 673
  • Snowmaking Coverage: 31% (210 acres)
  • Summit Elevation: 11,212 ft. / 3,417 m
  • Base Elevation: 7,945 ft. / 2,422 m
  • Vertical Drop: 3,267 ft. / 996 m
  • Longest Trail: 3 mi / 4.83 km
  • Terrain Parks: 0
  • Halfpipe(s): 0
  • Average Snowfall: 300 inches / 762 cm annually
  • Night Skiing: No

Aspen Mountain Trailmap

Aspen Mountain Reservations:
Lodging and lesson reservations as well as lift ticket and season pass purchases can be made online by visiting the Aspen/Snowmass website, or by calling 877-282-7736.
Aspen Mountain Weather & Snow Conditions:
Aspen Mountain Snow Report

Aspen Mountain Weather from The Weather Channel®

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