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January 2024 by Kate Mccurdy
Good but not cheap
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December 2023 by Sal S.
Very scenic view ski resort with beautiful nature surrounding and plenty of shop. Place is kind of expensive but do check the weather before heading there
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August 2023 by Andy C.
Quality, for snow sports. One of the more expensive resorts I've visited. A number of the lower trails on skier's left were closed but otherwise I don't have any real complaints. The staff is friendly and the facilities are fantastic. We lost a water bottle one day and managed to claim it the next day at the lost and found. The prime location means it gets mobbed on powder days but otherwise the crowds are manageable. Trails are a little tricky. They could definitely use additional signs, as there are some serpentine traverses that will be annoying for riders. Terrain is solid, skewing more advanced. It was my favorite resort in the area as I enjoy the wide and smooth steeps, and they're long enough to burn your legs if you want to push it. Options are more limited for beginners but honestly the slopes and conditions are manageable and consistent. Veterans of east coast ice will have no issues here. Apps track your lifts and trails very accurately and should be fun for those who like numbers. Food options are solid all over the mountain. You can probably find reviews specific to each lodge. You'll pay appropriately for it but you'll get a quality experience here.
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February 2023 by Travis O.
tree attCk my hand very pain i am filig lawsuit balllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
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January 2023 by Maddie G.
Came here on Saturday for the XGames. From Denver and there were a few crashes on the i70 that made the 3 hour trip into a 10 hour trip. We finally get to the XGames and there's a ton of college kids throwing snowballs in the crowd. Hard. Some with ice. No event staff controlling the crowd. Extremely unsafe. Saw a child get pegged in the face and so did I. Ice cut my cheek. My boyfriend (it's his 30th bday by the way) goes to tell the college kids to stop (since there's no event staff or security controlling the crowd) and my boyfriend got punched in the face and it split his eyebrow open. the guy ran away and his friends wouldn't tell us his name. again no security even saw this or could help. We go to the medical tent where we're told he needs stitches and possible a scan on his head to make sure he's okay since his fat tissue was sticking out. we try to leave and we waited for the Snowmass line/bus for probably close to an hour, a crash right outside by the airport, and we didn't get back to our car until 11:30pm. (People are now throwing snowballs at the buses too that are transporting people and only ONE event staff told people to stop.) Urgent care is now closed only option is the hospital. But who wants to do that now after midnight?? would love to press charges against the college kid for assault, but no safety regulations, no event staff, and poor functioning resort. if you want to get assaulted and risk your safety, come to Aspen!!!
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July 2022 by John W.
This place needed remodeling 25 years ago. Stuck us in a basement room with no light or view when balcony rooms were readily available. Probably the most overpriced motel I've ever experienced.
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January 2022 by Dani S.
Much better experience this time around. I've also noticed a whole lot more snowboarders on this mountain than before. I think in the last couple years they have remodeled some of the facilities on this mountain, and made it much better and cleaner and more modern. This latest experience was much better. The gondola line is still super long. And there's no parking structure to park your car if you want to ski or snowboard here. There street parking but it's only a four hour limit. So you gotta get down the mound halfway throughout your day and move your car. This mountain is much smaller than Snowmass, but the vertical drop is much higher, and you can get some really long runs from top to bottom. Overall a much more pleasant experience now that the snowboarders have taken over.
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January 2022 by Chris H.
Also called by Ajax by the locals and anyone that knows the area. No Ski school which means the chairlift doesn't stop a million times. Filled with locals and good skiers which means lower crowds. Its the smallest mountain in the area but nice to have the room and enjoy the original ski mountain.
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December 2021 by Seth A.
My review is for both Aspen Mountain and riding the Silver Queen Gondola to the summit. My experience was just okay. I specifically returned to Aspen, CO back over the summer time to hopefully witness some incredible views from 11,200 feet high. Unfortunately...I never "got there". Ultimately, I left feeling partially disappointed. Let me explain and go into details... I visited Aspen back in the middle of July, 2021. I happened to show up on a Sunday morning. When looking for parking, I found a spot on the side of the street and because it was Sunday, there was no fee to leave my car there all day. The Silver Queen Gondola which I was excited to ride was situated right in the heart of downtown Aspen. A ticket cost $31 roundtrip. Plus you can spend as much time at the top of Aspen Mountain as you'd like. Before riding the gondola, I took a photo with the sign at the front entrance saying..."Welcome to Aspen Mountain. Silver Queen Gondola". I believe this is a worthwhile photo opportunity to sort of officially announce that you have arrived and are ready to explore among the mountainous sights and surroundings of Aspen. The cable car was rather small compared to others. I'd say at the most it fits 4 people. For being a quiet Sunday morning around 10am...I had my own pod to myself which was nice. When riding to the top...I was able to snap pictures heading further up the mountain without being disturbed by strangers. And this was surprising...it took about 15 minutes to make it to the peak. That's a long ride in terms of ski lifts/cable cars...IMO. So I'd suggest to sit back and enjoy the ride. Upon arriving at the summit...honestly, there really weren't in your face kind of views. The mountains and backdrop was set so far away into the distance I briefly thought to myself..."what am I supposed to see now?" One thing...there is a really cool little monument statue worthy of a picture. It's situated right beside the patio area near the lodge/restaurant. It states..."Aspen Mountain, 11,200 feet"...another fun moment to announce you have arrived, lol. For me...I decided to do some hiking and exploring around the mountain. Now...some interesting views were from where you look out upon downtown Aspen where one of the ski lifts were located. So...I backtracked a little, maybe walking 3/4's of a mile back lower to distance myself from the crowds near the lodge. From my own little spot, I was able to capture some decent looking photo opportunities. Here's the thing...the backdrop and looking down upon the panoramic backdrop were hard to enjoy. I'm saying this because during my visit...there wasn't a cloud in the sky. It was completely sunny out. Yet...there was this fog-like haze that hindered the setting. I couldn't understand what this haze was. It could have been simply the sun's reflections being strong and from this viewpoint atop Aspen Mountain, you're just situated too far away. I believe the layer of pollution/smog could have been possibly the wildfires from California had spread across to Colorado? My point is...I never discovered a special moment as if being here at the pinnacle/apex of Aspen Mountain had me inspired. I just left with an "eh, whatever type of feeling". Would I return to Aspen Mountain for another ride? No. Would I suggest riding the gondola and exploring high above at this peak area? I guess if you're visiting for the first time. Overall, I'd just mention to temper you're expectations. I don't know, maybe during winter times in ski season there are more worthwhile photogenic chances. Some last notes... The lodge does have a restaurant inside for sitting down, relaxing and dining. Outside on the patio there are a bunch of lounge chairs for hanging out. Off near the gondola station, there were lawn games for family activities like cornhole and shuffleboard including a playground for kids. There is a gentleman who if you pay money, will take a family photo for you. I was att
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November 2021 by Tulsa H.
Gondola ride up here was so pricey!!! But anyways, it's a must when you're in the area. Despite the price you won't regret taking a ride up here. We saw a deer at the top of this mountain.
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February 2021 by James R.
One of the better aspects of Aspen over some of the other resort towns is that the ski mountains are right in the town. One minute you can be zooming down the slope and the next you can enjoy a nice cocktail. There is no driving involved. The Silver Queen Gondola is one of the in town lifts up Aspen Mountain. So convenient, so fun.
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October 2020 by Kim B.
One of us hiked up through the bright yellow Aspen and one of us took the 15 minute gondola ride. Both had amazing views! Social distancing is great and each party gets their own private car. On the day we were there, they would only occupy every 4th car, giving them time to clean the others. The cafe at the top offers great views, lots of food choices, and many alcohol options. We chose water and kombucha, in the Clear Mind flavor, sat in red Adirondack chairs and soaked up the vitamin D. Aspen is always beautiful, but in the fall, it is extra magical!
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September 2020 by Jennifer Y.
Exciting it was in taking the Silver Queen's Gondola up and down Aspen Mountain this summer. On clear mornings, spectacular is the view on top. Many trails to be taken. Serene it is to read. All set I was with a thermos of hot coffee and a breakfast sandwich; if not, a restaurant there is. A lovely way it is in greeting a new day! CHEERS!
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June 2020 by Shin M.
Beautiful mountain. Gondola ride bike as pretty. About a 15-20 min ride one way. The cafeteria in the restaurant at the top of the mountain had decent food. We bought the $40 gondola ride pass which came with a $10 voucher to the restaurant so we got a wagyu hot dog which was tasty but no different than a fat normal hot dog and also the French dip which we also pretty tasty. Overpriced of course but it's a ski area and aspen so it's expected.
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December 2019 by Andrea W.
Aspen Mountain was quite small, so I only spent half a day here. I like that the gondola goes all the way to the top of the mountain, but the views aren't great. I went to chill in the restaurant at the top too, and it was fine; I liked the fireplace but the wifi was slow. The room was somewhat dark too. The runs were really long, and I wasn't a big fan of the bowls because of their length. Good snow though and great views!
