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Aspen at a glance
Aspen is so high and so far away from reality, you just might confuse it with heaven. Surrounded by mammoth peaks, the town is home to renowned skiing and extreme sports, and famous for haute shopping, designer dining and celebrities on holiday.
Aspen history
Aspen was not always a quirky town peppered with posh eateries and
hotels, multi-million dollar homes, and fur-clad celebrities on
skis. What is now the winter hub for the rich and famous, and a
world-class destination for extreme recreation, was once the summer
hunting home of the Ute Indian tribe. Archeologists have even found
evidence deep in the dirt of an ancient people that wandered about
the Roaring Fork Valley some 8,000 years ago. But the only thing
the Utes have in common with today's residents is a preference for
animal fur.
Aspen local information
State: Colorado Country: United States Aspen by the Numbers:
Population: 5914 Elevation: 7945 Feet Average Snowfall: 300 inches Average Winter Temperature: 0-32 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 41-79 degrees F Quick Facts:
Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs Time Zone: GMT-7 Country Dialing Code: 1 Area Code: 970 Did You Know?
Aspen was discovered by the Ute Indians and originally called "The
Shining Mountains" for its rich silver mines. While the silver is
long gone, Aspen is now considered one of America's elite winter
resorts. Orientation:
Aspen is situated 208 miles southwest of Denver and is located in
the Elk Mountains, a segment of the Rocky Mountain Range.
Aspen weather
Average Temperatures
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Rainy Days
Average Annual
Rainfall:
23.3" / 59.1 cm
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