Jun 28 2026
Aspen Mountain Ski Area Aspen Mountain Ski Area rises directly above downtown Aspen, Colorado, creating one of the most distinctive town-to-mountain skiing experiences in North America. Commonly called Ajax, the ski area is known for steep groomed runs, mogul fields, wooded glades, historic racecourses, and direct gondola access from the center of town. Unlike many …
Nov 23 2023
North Maroon Peak Rising above Maroon Lake near Aspen, North Maroon Peak is one of Colorado’s most recognizable and challenging fourteeners. Together with neighboring Maroon Peak, it forms the famous Maroon Bells, whose reddish, sharply layered summits dominate one of the best-known mountain views in the Rocky Mountains. Modern LiDAR measurements place North Maroon Peak …
Nov 23 2023
Maroon Peak Rising above Maroon Lake near Aspen, Maroon Peak is the higher of Colorado’s famous Maroon Bells and one of the most distinctive fourteeners in the Rocky Mountains. Modern LiDAR measurements place its summit at approximately 14,163 feet (4,317 meters), making it one of the highest mountains in Colorado’s rugged Elk Mountains. Together with …
