Aspen Highlands
Aspen Highlands is a premier ski area in Aspen, Colorado, known for challenging bowls, long alpine runs, and iconic views of Maroon Bells.
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Geography
| Address | Aspen Highlands, Aspen, CO 81615Highlands Road |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Colorado Plateau |
| Subregion | Northern Rocky Mountains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pitkin County |
| District | Roaring Fork Valley |
| City | Aspen |
| Neighborhood | Aspen Highlands |
| Postal Code | 81615 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 39.179 |
| Longitude | -106.805 |
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9:33 PM LOCAL TIMEAspen Highlands is a historic and challenging ski area in Aspen, Colorado, celebrated for its technical terrain, endless alpine bowls like the Lowe Stern and Golden Bear, and views of the nearby Maroon Bells. At an elevation between 3,000m and 3,850m, it offers long, demanding runs, off-piste trails, and access to high-mountain terrain that appeals to advanced and expert skiers. The base area features a mix of lodging, mountain dining, and ski school facilities, while the slopes are linked to the greater Aspen Snowmass system for longer ski days and varied terrain. In summer, Highlands becomes a trail-running and mountain biking destination, guarded by steep descents and alpine vistas.
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