Aspen needs no introduction

A ski mecca for the rich and famous, Aspen has grown into four standalone ski resorts and has one of the greatest ski towns in the world. The original Aspen Mountain resort (locally known as Ajax) where the town is also located, is now joined by Snowmass, Buttermilk, and Aspen Highlands, offering a distinctly different ski experience and located less than 8 mi of each other. While its renowned reputation and legendary ski town is enough to draw hordes of skiers in, most people often forget that Aspen is one of the few ski resorts in Colorado where you won’t be affected by altitude sickness. With so much going for it, Aspen is far from a cheap ski vacation but it could be one of the most memorable ski trips of your life!