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Landmark: Aspen HighlandsCity: Aspen
Country: USA Colorado
Continent: North America
Aspen Highlands, Aspen, USA Colorado, North America
Aspen Highlands sits prominently amongst four ski areas deep within renowned Aspen Snowmass resort territory in Colorado's rugged terrain.
Steep terrain and breathtaking backcountry access attract serious skiers and riders who crave local rugged vibes over glitzy resorts remarkably well.
Aspen Highlands lies a few miles from downtown Aspen and caters squarely to daredevil skiers with treacherous groomers and notoriously steep Highland Bowl.
Aspen Highlands boasts a singular layout featuring a lengthy narrow ridge that rises steeply to a towering summit overhead.<br>Base elevation sits at 8,040 ft.<br>Terrain skiable across roughly 1,040 acres encompasses 118 trails of varying complexity.<br>Summit elevation reaches 12,392 ft while vertical drop measures 3,635 ft.<br>Lifts total 5 including two high-speed quads Exhibition and Thunderbowl.<br>Snowfall averages over 300 inches annually.<br>Longest run stretches around 3.5 miles from Olympic Bowl down to base.
Terrain accessed by lift is divided into three main sections including Thunderbowl and Exhibition Areas on lower mountain with wide groomers.
Morning laps unfold quite leisurely there amidst corduroy fabric crispness and sparse crowds.
Base area here encompasses ski school drop-off zones and affords access via mid-mountain Cloud Nine lift quite conveniently.
Intermediate runs such as Memory Lane and Gunbarrel wind tortuously down through dense glades beneath steep rollovers and rocky outcroppings.
Steeplechase side boasts gnarly black runs with ridiculously technical fall-line skiing amidst moguls cliffs and dense trees everywhere down slope.
Locals especially appreciate steep leg-burning descents with minimal lift lines and steep drop-offs at resorts.
Aspen Highlands' crown jewel sits proudly atop Upper Mountain at Highland Bowl.
Highland Bowl delivers seriously rad in-bounds backcountry skiing at its absolute finest via a moderately strenuous hike of roughly 15-45 minutes.
Reaching 12,392-foot summit rewards adventurers with steep rugged terrain untracked powder snow and breathtaking views across Elk Mountains.
Key lines at Bowl include Ozone notoriously steep and open terrain favored by locals underground.
Be one or be two utterly down winding chutes offering fiendishly technical turns somehow amidst sheer twisting drops with reckless precision.
G Zones and South Face boast ridiculously wide powder fields perfect for lingering storm days under mostly overcast skies.
Fully open this upper section morphs skiing into an alpine escapade eerily like Alps yet safely within heavily patrolled boundaries.
Aspen Highlands reaps rewards from copious snowfall and retains it remarkably well at high altitude.
Snow stays chilly and fluffy on north-facing slopes thanks largely to aggressive grooming on lower mountain and savvy avalanche mitigation efforts in Highland Bowl allowing resort operators to open notoriously dicey terrain safely.
Snow quality in Bowl terrain remains exceptionally good with runs holding powder remarkably well for several days after a big storm hits.
Patrol often incrementally opens sections in stages thereby encouraging skiers and boarders to repeatedly return as fresh powder terrain becomes progressively available.
Highlands boasts a quirky vibe starkly different from Snowmass's overly commercial ambience and Aspen Mountain's haughty upscale reputation.
It draws a rabid crew of thrill-seeking skiers and grizzled locals with an air of exclusivity surrounding them very tightly.
Mountain terrain beckons thrill seekers rising early for untracked powder days and hiking steep trails in pursuit of unbridled alpine escapism.
Vibe remains soulfully rough around edges.
Locals gather at Highlands Alehouse base or chill on Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro sundeck famous for wild après-ski bashes with champagne spraying everywhere.
Cloud Nine offers two daily seatings fostering refined mountain lunches or full-on après madness according to timing of visitors.
Bistro perches at base of Bowl access offering surreal views and revelry amidst gleeful surrounding environs very quietly.
Aspen Highlands morphs into tranquil hub for hikers and mountain climbers in summer.
Gateway status is conferred upon it owing largely to its adjacency to Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness featuring trails such as Maroon Creek Trail snaking quietly uphill and Willow Lake Trail meandering gently through forests and Cathedral Lake Trail vanishing mistily into mountains.
Lift-served access dwindles precipitously come summer but base morphs into launchpad for jaunts outdoors under serene conditions near exceptionally picturesque Colorado terrain.
Aspen Highlands base lies roughly 3 miles from downtown Aspen amidst a flurry of regularly running convenient public shuttles.
Highlands boasts a decidedly more compact base village with lodging and dining options crammed into a tiny footprint rather haphazardly.
Highlands Parking Garage offers proximity and dependable access and it's a favorite among risers heading early morning to Highland Bowl.
Aspen Highlands is a skier's mountain utterly devoid of bland resort ambiance catering squarely instead to daredevils reveling in precipitous chutes and untamed alpine terrain.
Down groomed lower slopes and through sheer hike-to chaos of Highland Bowl it unleashes outrageously dramatic demanding terrain across Colorado.
Mountain spirit remains largely unadorned and authentic making it prized possession among aficionados who favor rugged splendor and unbridled alpine tenacity.
Aspen Highlands stands undisputed as crown jewel of Colorado skiing for expert skiers and snow enthusiasts alike in snowy climes.
Steep terrain and breathtaking backcountry access attract serious skiers and riders who crave local rugged vibes over glitzy resorts remarkably well.
Aspen Highlands lies a few miles from downtown Aspen and caters squarely to daredevil skiers with treacherous groomers and notoriously steep Highland Bowl.
Aspen Highlands boasts a singular layout featuring a lengthy narrow ridge that rises steeply to a towering summit overhead.<br>Base elevation sits at 8,040 ft.<br>Terrain skiable across roughly 1,040 acres encompasses 118 trails of varying complexity.<br>Summit elevation reaches 12,392 ft while vertical drop measures 3,635 ft.<br>Lifts total 5 including two high-speed quads Exhibition and Thunderbowl.<br>Snowfall averages over 300 inches annually.<br>Longest run stretches around 3.5 miles from Olympic Bowl down to base.
Terrain accessed by lift is divided into three main sections including Thunderbowl and Exhibition Areas on lower mountain with wide groomers.
Morning laps unfold quite leisurely there amidst corduroy fabric crispness and sparse crowds.
Base area here encompasses ski school drop-off zones and affords access via mid-mountain Cloud Nine lift quite conveniently.
Intermediate runs such as Memory Lane and Gunbarrel wind tortuously down through dense glades beneath steep rollovers and rocky outcroppings.
Steeplechase side boasts gnarly black runs with ridiculously technical fall-line skiing amidst moguls cliffs and dense trees everywhere down slope.
Locals especially appreciate steep leg-burning descents with minimal lift lines and steep drop-offs at resorts.
Aspen Highlands' crown jewel sits proudly atop Upper Mountain at Highland Bowl.
Highland Bowl delivers seriously rad in-bounds backcountry skiing at its absolute finest via a moderately strenuous hike of roughly 15-45 minutes.
Reaching 12,392-foot summit rewards adventurers with steep rugged terrain untracked powder snow and breathtaking views across Elk Mountains.
Key lines at Bowl include Ozone notoriously steep and open terrain favored by locals underground.
Be one or be two utterly down winding chutes offering fiendishly technical turns somehow amidst sheer twisting drops with reckless precision.
G Zones and South Face boast ridiculously wide powder fields perfect for lingering storm days under mostly overcast skies.
Fully open this upper section morphs skiing into an alpine escapade eerily like Alps yet safely within heavily patrolled boundaries.
Aspen Highlands reaps rewards from copious snowfall and retains it remarkably well at high altitude.
Snow stays chilly and fluffy on north-facing slopes thanks largely to aggressive grooming on lower mountain and savvy avalanche mitigation efforts in Highland Bowl allowing resort operators to open notoriously dicey terrain safely.
Snow quality in Bowl terrain remains exceptionally good with runs holding powder remarkably well for several days after a big storm hits.
Patrol often incrementally opens sections in stages thereby encouraging skiers and boarders to repeatedly return as fresh powder terrain becomes progressively available.
Highlands boasts a quirky vibe starkly different from Snowmass's overly commercial ambience and Aspen Mountain's haughty upscale reputation.
It draws a rabid crew of thrill-seeking skiers and grizzled locals with an air of exclusivity surrounding them very tightly.
Mountain terrain beckons thrill seekers rising early for untracked powder days and hiking steep trails in pursuit of unbridled alpine escapism.
Vibe remains soulfully rough around edges.
Locals gather at Highlands Alehouse base or chill on Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro sundeck famous for wild après-ski bashes with champagne spraying everywhere.
Cloud Nine offers two daily seatings fostering refined mountain lunches or full-on après madness according to timing of visitors.
Bistro perches at base of Bowl access offering surreal views and revelry amidst gleeful surrounding environs very quietly.
Aspen Highlands morphs into tranquil hub for hikers and mountain climbers in summer.
Gateway status is conferred upon it owing largely to its adjacency to Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness featuring trails such as Maroon Creek Trail snaking quietly uphill and Willow Lake Trail meandering gently through forests and Cathedral Lake Trail vanishing mistily into mountains.
Lift-served access dwindles precipitously come summer but base morphs into launchpad for jaunts outdoors under serene conditions near exceptionally picturesque Colorado terrain.
Aspen Highlands base lies roughly 3 miles from downtown Aspen amidst a flurry of regularly running convenient public shuttles.
Highlands boasts a decidedly more compact base village with lodging and dining options crammed into a tiny footprint rather haphazardly.
Highlands Parking Garage offers proximity and dependable access and it's a favorite among risers heading early morning to Highland Bowl.
Aspen Highlands is a skier's mountain utterly devoid of bland resort ambiance catering squarely instead to daredevils reveling in precipitous chutes and untamed alpine terrain.
Down groomed lower slopes and through sheer hike-to chaos of Highland Bowl it unleashes outrageously dramatic demanding terrain across Colorado.
Mountain spirit remains largely unadorned and authentic making it prized possession among aficionados who favor rugged splendor and unbridled alpine tenacity.
Aspen Highlands stands undisputed as crown jewel of Colorado skiing for expert skiers and snow enthusiasts alike in snowy climes.
