 On January 11, 1947, Lift 1 on Aspen Mountain officially opened and was named the world's longest chairlift. For 2006-2007, join us in celebrating 60 years of skiing in Aspen!
Rising out of the heart of downtown Aspen and famous for its steeps, bumps and incredible views, Aspen Mountain (also known as Ajax) is exhilarating for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Season dates: November 22, 2007 – April 13, 2008
Lift hours: All lifts open at 9 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m.
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/4.83 km
Steepest run: Elevator Shaft section of the Silver Queen run – slope angle of 42 degrees
Types of trails: easiest: 0%, more difficult: 48%, most difficult: 26%, expert: 26%
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, 2 doubles; 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
What's new: After two decades of faithful service, the Silver Queen Gondola has received a complete overhaul with, most notably, 147 spacious new Swiss-made cabins which went online in the spring of 2006. These new cabins offer more interior space for up to six passengers, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows so you can soak up the surrounding views before plunging down the slopes.
Location: Within the White River National Forest, the mountain rises up from downtown Aspen
Lodging bed base: 15,080 pillows within a 10-mile radius. For more information, please call Stay Aspen Snowmass at 970-925-9000 or 888-649-5985.
Rental/Retail: Four-Mountain Sports/D&E Ski and Snowboard Shop across the street from the Silver Queen Gondola
Restaurants: 5: Sundeck, Bonnie's, Montagna Restaurant and Bar (inside The Little Nell), Ajax Tavern
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