Rocky Mountain Travel 
Aspen in Winter
Welcome to Aspen, Colorado!
The Town of Aspen is located at the base of Aspen Mountain (also known as Ajax). Established in 1879 as a silver mining town Aspen became a ski resort town in 1949 and hosted the first FIS World Championships in 1950. The Aspen Ski Resort is comprised of four mountains; Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Each mountain has it’s own characteristics and offers visitors a unique experience. Combined, the four mountains offer skiers and snowboarders 319 miles of trails and more than 5,000 acres of terrain!
Why Stay at Aspen?
When we hear Aspen, Colorado we think luxury. And Aspen delivers on that thought. From the classic Hotel Jerome to the ultra modern Limelight Hotel, Aspen boasts a level of luxury and world class skiing like no other destination in the lower 48. It’s no wonder Aspen is continually voted by Ski Magazine readers as The Best of the West Ski Resort. But Aspen is not just for the rich and famous. For those who come for the elite skiing and worry less about the elite lifestyle, there are many affordable choices within Aspen to make your stay more affordable than even Vail, CO.
Aspen offers an active nightlife with the Belly Up and hopping Aprés Ski locations like the Little Nell. It’s a town with shops and restaurants close to your front door. Only 3 square miles, enjoy the ease of getting around the town’s amenities wit the pedestrian mall and the convenience of RFTA, the free bus system. A wide array of dining choices will offer many options in walking distance from your doorstep.
Click on the links below to view Aspen rental properties and lodging options:
- Aspen Condominiums
- Aspen Hotels & Lodges
- Aspen Homes
- Aspen Lodging Map
Looking for something more family friendly? Take a look at Snowmass.
From the trip planning process to questions that surface upon arrival, the goal of Rocky Mountain Travel is to help you enjoy your time visiting Aspen. Our web site is filled with local knowledge of the Aspen area to help you learn everything you need to know and links to book activities while on Aspen vacation.
