Maroon Bells
Two peaks over 4,200 meters reflected in Maroon Lake, about 15 km from Aspen, in the White River National Forest. In summer, access is by bus with a reservation.
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In the destination Aspen and Vail.
In the photo: Historic brick building in downtown Aspen
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The city
A former silver town at 2,400 meters in the Roaring Fork valley, Aspen is one of the United States’ best-known ski resorts. The Aspen Mountain gondola departs from downtown, and buses connect the town to Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. In summer, Maroon Lake, at the foot of the Maroon Bells, and the road over Independence Pass are the main outings.
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The local experience
Two peaks over 4,200 meters reflected in Maroon Lake, about 15 km from Aspen, in the White River National Forest. In summer, access is by bus with a reservation.
The ski mountain that rises directly from downtown Aspen via the Silver Queen gondola, with intermediate and advanced runs and summer trails at the top.
Aspen ski mountain known for the Highland Bowl, a large open bowl above 3,700 meters reached on foot from the ridge.
Mountain road that climbs from Aspen to the Continental Divide at 3,687 meters, with viewpoints and the ghost town of Independence. It closes in winter.