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A free rider's paradise.
Ski Aspen Mountain’s World-Famous Steeps
"Aspen" is one of the biggest names in skiing for a reason!
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"Aspen" is one of the biggest names in skiing not only in the United States, but the world over. "At Aspen Mountain you can ski down the same runs that have hosted World Cup finals, ride through gladed powder stashes, chase after the snowcat-towed Oasis Champagne Bar, or put together one quad-burning top-to-bottom [run] after another," writes Aspen Snowmass. "And all of this is just steps away from downtown Aspen. No wonder this mountain is a legend."
Aspen's legendary status has been built over a 70-year history of downhill skiing. Apparently, the locals were all about throwing down back in 1947, because the terrain at Aspen is steep. While you can find a few blues, most of the runs are black or double black, and they don't hold back!
While the mountain hasn't changed much since '47, "you'll appreciate the new gondola, great views, and food at the Sundeck at the summit and Ajax Tavern at the base, where the apres rivals the skiing and snowboarding," according to ColoradoSki.com.
Looking for a beginner-friendly skiing experience that still offers the posh Aspen vibes? Head to Buttermilk instead.
Adventures
A long and gentle cruiser.
Access to Trainors and Aztec.
Experts only.
Extreme terrain.
Cliffs and pillows.
More open glades with views of Aspen.
Extreme terrain.
Extreme with good views.
A short variety run.
A cat track that takes you to Lift 1A from Kleenex Corner.
A gentle groomer.
VW bumps. Narrow and demanding.
A local's favourite run on the Lift 1A side of the mountain.
Low angle bumps.
The easier variation to the lower run, FIS Slalom Hill.
Blue bumps and views of Aspen.
Steep headwall and intimidating moguls.
A Cat track that links Little Nell and Lift 1A.
Bumps and natural jumps.
A long cat track for accessing steep black diamonds on the lower mountain.
A short, steep and hidden local's favourite.
Ski with a view of Aspen in the background.
A tight Corner but keep up your speed!
A Fun and steep freeride .
Cruising into the town of Aspen.
A world cup race course.
Short and bumpy.
Long and rolling with amazing views.
A tame and groomed run between sspen groves.
Bumps and sometimes groomed with Aspen trees and great views.
The way down to the bottom.
A large trail junction requiring slow skiing.
Blue bump.
Quite possibly the steepest run on Aspen Mountain.
A narrow cat track.
A north facing favourite.
Challenging bumps and Aspen trees. A great overall run.
Secret powder stashes.
Steeper, tighter and more demanding.
Steep, tight and extreme.
Long and steep with Aspen Trees and Moguls.
A wide-open Aspen glade.
The local's favourite dump.
Short and steep.
Cliffs, Aspen Trees and protected powder.
Beautifully gladed with aspen trees.
Wide and a great groomer pitch.
A long bump run.
Short and sweet.
A steep groomer with a picturesque view.
A fast groomer.
A wide open groomer.
Low angle trees.
VW sized bumps.
A groomer through the pines.
Steeper and tighter bumps.
A cat track connector.
A steep and fun mogul run.
A fast groomer.
Gated terrain for experts only.
Many lines, steeps and trees. Fun expert skiing.
A long traversing bump run.
Moderately gentle glade skiing.
Th steeper section of the long copper groomer.
An ultra-classic Aspen bump run.
A great Ridge of Bell variation.
A glade lined with pine that has a secret powder stash.
Long, challenging bumps and gladed skiing.
A challenging steep glade with beautiful valley views.
A classic Aspen glade.
A classic Aspen glade.
Perfect pitch and picturesque Aspen skiing.
Picturesque Aspen Skiing.
Gladed trees and chutes.
Bumps, stumps, trees and steep bits.
Well-spaced trees, pines and aspens, make for a beautiful classic aspen run.
A tighter, sportier and steeper Back of Bell run on Back Mountain.
A great blue for accessing the Ajax Express runs.
Long, steep and bumpy.
A sporty and playful freeride run.
A short and sweet bump run.
An Ajax Express cruisy groomer.
Short and steep.
Provides quick access to other parts of the mountain via 'VW' moguls.
Use to access some great skiing.
The longest groomer on the mountain.
A meandering blue that cane be used to access all the best runs.
A long, steep and cruisy black run.
A friendly cat track.
Steep, Experts Only
An Aspen classic for experts.
Exciting, steep and bumpy.
Steep with incredible views and great free ride terrain.
Variety of Trees and Lines in this Gladed area of Back of Bell