Mountain Information
So you're a skier, and you think you are really, really good? Well, then go where the locals go to get humbled - Aspen Highlands. You won't be sorry. There are wide open runs, breathtaking views, and plenty of beginner and intermediate runs. Once you experience Aspen Highlands hike-accessible terrain just once, you'll know you've tasted glory.
Aspen Activities Ctr
At Aspen Activities Center you will find all the information you need to plan a winter ski/snowboard vacation or summer vacation in Aspen or Snowmass,
(970) 925-6025
Aspen Recreation Ctr
Our goal is to ensure that your experience related to any of our facilities, parks, trails or programs is the best possible. Whether you are a long-ti
(970) 544-4100
Aspen Ski
At Aspen/Snowmass, one ticket allows you to experience Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Combined, the ticket offers four moun
(970) 300-7000
Aspen is 200 miles west of Denver via I-70 to Glenwood Springs, then Highway 82 south to Aspen. Aspen Highlands is three miles outside the town of Aspen, next door to Buttermilk and on the road towards Snowmass.
This area has long been a haven for the rich and famous who fly in to ski and socialize. The area is also popular for its year-round array of outdoor adventure activities. Mountains from Buttermilk, ideal for beginners, to Ajax, better for experts looking for a challenge, attract winter skiers from around the world.
Aspen Highlands Ski Area was started by Whipple "Whip" Jones. Jones was originally from St. Louis, graduated from Harvard, and went on to become a successful member of the New York Stock Exchange. When he began designing the Aspen Highlands ski area, he turned to local experts Dick Durrance, then general manager of Aspen Mountain; Pete Seibert, a former Aspen Mountain patroller and later founder of Vail; and the world-famous Stein Erickson. Aspen architect Fritz Benedict designed the base lodge, still in use today, around a series of A-frames.
Aspen Highlands opened in November 1958 with a rope tow, two chair lifts and a display of aerial back flips by Stein Erickson. More lifts were added, gradually working their way up the mountain, and the majority of the terrain that is open today was being skied by 1970.
In 1993, Whip Jones donated Aspen Highlands to Harvard University. Developer Gerald Hines bought the ski area and merged it with Aspen Skiing Company. The next season, two new high-speed quads were installed, allowing skiers and snowboarders the ability to go from the base area to the top of Loge Peak in under 20 minutes. In addition to the new lifts, about 75 acres of expert-only tree skiing were also opened. This new terrain added to Aspen Highland's reputation as a place where strong skiers and riders can challenge themselves on steep, uncrowded trails.
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