Aspen Snowmass
Aspen is a historic Colorado mountain town and ski destination. Known for four interconnected ski areas—Aspen Mountain, Ajax, Highlands, and Buttermilk—and vibrant cultural scene, it offers world-class skiing, luxury lodging, and year-round recreation.
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Geography
| Address | Aspen, CO 81611, USA1285 Cooper Ave |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pitkin County |
| District | Aspen-Snowmass Special Review District |
| City | Aspen |
| Neighborhood | Downtown Aspen |
| Postal Code | 81611 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 39.1911 |
| Longitude | -106.8175 |
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7:12 PM LOCAL TIMEAspen sits at the confluence of four major ski areas—Aspen Mountain, Ajax, Highlands, and Buttermilk—each offering distinctive terrain and ski experiences. The town itself combines rich mining history, luxury hotels, and a compact walkable core with high-elevation bars, fine dining, and designer shopping. Visitors come for deep powder skiing, off-piste freedom, and nearby non-ski pursuits like snowmobiling, ice climbing, and backcountry touring. Year-round, Aspen transforms with festivals, outdoor concerts, and access to high-alpine hikes and lakes. Stay centrally near Downtown or at resort villages for direct ski access; options range from five-star hotels and private condos to budget lodges and cozy inns.
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