Ajax Mountain in Aspen Colorado :: Ajax (Aspen) Mountain Statistics & Stats :: Opening Day Nov 17, 2008

Ajax (Aspen) Mountain Stats

Aspen Colorado is in a pristine valley tucked in the White River National Forest. The Aspen ski area also known as Ajax Mountain rises up from the valley floor of downtown Aspen. Ajax Mountain is the more challenging of the four ski areas in the Aspen area.

The Aspen Mountain opens in late November, conditions permitting, and closes in mid April. This season Ajax (Aspen) Mountain closes on April 16th, 2006.

The Base elevation of Ajax (Aspen) Mountain is 7,945 ft with a vertical rise of 3,267 ft. and the Summit elevation height is 11,212 ft. There are 76 awesome ski runs for skiers of all ability levels to enjoy.

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As the fame of Aspen Colorado with its beautiful scenery and fascinating ski popularity grew, more and more visitors found their way into the valley. The mild summers added river rafting and horseback riding to the allure of hunting and fishing in the Aspen Valley. Today four major ski areas have made Aspen Colorado world famous for excellent skiing and winter sports. Aspen is famous for its deep and plentiful powder snow,

The downtown Aspen Colorado area is a very popular choice for tourists traveling through the area. The attraction for tourism is the summer activities and winter activities available in and around Aspen. There are also many other lodging opportunities including our wonderful Aspen Vacation Homes and Aspen Condominiums .

Season Dates: November 27, 2008

Base Elevation: 7,945 ft. / 2,422 m
Summit Elevation: 11,212 ft. / 3,418 m
Vertical Rise: 3,267 ft. / 996 m
Terrain: 673 acres / 272 hectares
Annual Snowfall: 300 inches / 762 cm
Snowmaking: 210 acres / 85 hectares

Number of Trails: 76
Miles/km of Trails: 64 miles / 103 km
Longest Run: 3 miles / 4.83 km
Steepest Run: Elevator Shaft section of the Silver Queen run – slope angle of 42 degrees
Types of Trails: easiest: 0%, more difficult: 48%, most difficult: 26%, expert: 26%

Lifts: 8
6 Primary Lifts – 1 gondola (14-minute ride), 1 high-speed quad, 1 high-speed double, 1 quad, 2 doubles;
2 Secondary Lifts – 1 quad (Little Nell), 1 double (Bell Mountain)
Lift Capacity: 10,755 riders / hour
Uncrowded Slopes: On average, 3 people per acre/9 people per hectare

Best Known For: Steep, bump runs that drop right into the town of Aspen

Best-Kept Secret: Groomed, intermediate cruising runs under Ruthie's and Ajax Express lifts, the "shrines” on Aspen Mountain

What's New: The second stage of a three-stage process to replace the gondola cars at Aspen Mountain is under way. The debut of the new gondola will appear in the 2006-2007 winter season.

Location: Within the White River National Forest, the mountain rises up from downtown Aspen

Rental/Retail: Four-Mountain Sports/D&E Ski and Snowboard Shop/D&E Women across the street from the Silver Queen Gondola

Restaurants: 4: Sundeck, Bonnie's, The Tavern, Montagna Restaurant and Bar in The Little Nell

Ajax Mountain Statistics for Aspen Colorado