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LOCATION: 210 miles southwest of Denver and 130 miles east of Grand Junction. Unlike other ski resorts, Aspen is unique in that it is not located right along an interstate. Aspen is surrounded by the White River National Forest and 14,000 ft. peaks are the backdrop of the spectacular views from the mountain.
Elevation: The town of Aspen 7,980 ft. The Top of Aspen>
History and Local Lore: First christened Ute City, the town of 300 residents was renamed to Aspen in 1880. By 1893, Aspen was a booming silver town with 12,000 people, 6 newspapers, 2 railroads, 4 schools, 3 banks, electric lights, a modern hospital, 2 theaters, an opera house & a very small brothel district. In 1893 the Sherman Silver Act demonetized silver, which marked the decline as a mining town. Around 1936, another ore was discovered – SNOW! In 1946 the Aspen Skiing Corporation was founded and in 1950 Aspen hosted the FIS World Championships, which confirmed Aspen’s status as an international resort. The rest is history!