Welcome to Aspen

Recognized for its idyllic setting and climate, great skiing and outdoor recreation, fantastic dining, high-end shopping, and as a popular retreat for celebrities and affluent travelers, Aspen has something for everyone. Its rich history and outdoor access add complexity to its reputation as an apres-ski, party town.

And sitting close to 8,000 feet in the Roaring Fork Valley among the Elk Mountains, Aspen is considered one of Colorado's best outdoor playgrounds.

Founded as a mining town during the Colorado silver boom, Aspen was home to thousands of fortune seekers, who rushed out west for their chance to strike it rich. However, not too long after the rise of its wealth, Aspen was devastated by the demonetization of silver - making it almost a ghost town.

Residents transitioned from miners to farmers and ranchers until the late 1930s, when skiing and the intelligencia made an appearance for the first time. Andre Roch, the famous Swiss avalanche expert, was hired to survey the area for a world-class ski resort. At that same time, locals took to Ajax and built their own "boat tow" ski lift and cleared the mountain's first run, naming it Roch's Run. Six years later, the historic Lift 1A carried its first skiers up Ajax. After that, it was all skiing, all the time.



Reservations will be required to access the ski resort this year. Daily lift tickets are NOT available at the ticket window. You must reserve access BEFORE your arrival.

For your safety, the resort will be managing how many people are on our mountains this season and implementing a pass holder reservation system. For the vast majority of days, they anticipate the mountain will be able to accommodate everyone who wants to ski or ride at our resorts. This reservation system is designed to give you peace of mind knowing that you will have the space you need to feel safe and physically distance, no matter what day you visit. MAKE YOUR RESERVATION right away, (starting November 6 for an Epic Pass holder) Do not wait until you depart for your trip. You will not be able to ski or ride.