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Aspen

State: Colorado

Country: United States

Aspen by the Numbers:

Population: 5914

Elevation: 7945 Feet/2.421 m

Average Snowfall: 300 inches/7.620 mm

Average Winter Temperature: 0-32°F/-18°C-0°C

Average Summer Temperature: 41-79°F/5-26°C

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. 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.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 583

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Epic Aspen

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by Real Traveler dan5369
Chili, beer, bluegrass, cows

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by Real Traveler the Murray girls
The First DETOUR - Mt. Evans

The first DETOUR…Located about 3.5 hours from the city of Denver, it is not exactly close to the suburbs…however the drive comes packaged... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler C & R
Drive from Aspen to Denver

On October 4, 2006, we drove from Steamboat Springs, Colorado down through Aspen across Independence Pass. We also stopped at Breck... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Kvans
Hiking Mt. Thomas

This was the best hike ever. Jen and I along with Parker and Kavi hiked to the summit of Mt. Thomas. Beautiful doesnt describe it.... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Sara and Parker