Aspen, Colorado

Aspen is a municipality in Colorado. The municipality is known for its large ski-resorts and for hosting many ski-related games. Aspen is home to 7,004 people as of 2020.  The city was founded in 1879.

Aspen is in a remote area of the Rocky Mountains. The Roaring Fork River flows through the town. In the early years of the town, Aspen was a major center of silver mining. After a major recession, the city fell into decline, and most of the people that lived there left. However, after World War II the area was developed as a ski resort, and became a major skiing destination. Popular with celebrities, today it is one of the richest cities in the US and it remains a popular skiing destination. 

References

Other websites

City of Aspen website
CDOT map of the City of Aspen 
Aspen Ski & Snow Report 
Aspen: The Forgotten Times  Documentary produced by Montana PBS

Category:Cities in Colorado
Category:County seats in Colorado
Category:Ski areas and resorts in the United States
Category:1879 establishments in the United States
Category:1870s establishments in Colorado