Aspen Mountain Ski Resort in Colorado
On January 11, 1947, Lift 1 at Aspen Mountain Ski Resort cranked up her engines and began transporting anxious skiers to the top of Aspen Mountain. At the time of operation, Chair #1 was the world's longest chairlift of its kind.

Aspen Mountain Resort
Aspen Mountain's convenient location to the town of Aspen, makes this ski resort a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Hop on the lift, and you will be skiing Aspen's famed resort in no time.

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Quick Stats about Aspen Mountain

• Season dates: November 26, 2009 - April 11, 2010
• 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/4.8 km

Aspen Mountain Terrain

• Types of trails: easiest: 0%, more difficult: 48%, most difficult: 26%, expert: 26%
• Steepest run: Elevator Shaft section of the Silver Queen run – slope angle of 42 degrees
• Annual snowfall: 300 inches/762 cm
• Snowmaking: 210 acres/85 hectares
• Lifts: 8: 6 primary – 1 gondola (14-minute ride), 1 high-speed quad, 1 high-speed double, 1 quad, 1 double; 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
• Location: Within the White River National Forest, the mountain rises up from downtown Aspen

Lodging bed base: 14,303 pillows within a 10-mile radius.