Located in the Sawatch Range and Elk Mountains of the Rocky Mountains chain, Aspen, Colorado is the seat of Pitkin County. The city was founded in 1879 as a mining camp during the Colorado Silver boom, and named for the abundance of aspen trees in the area. Its population grew during its first decade, of the 1880s, until the Panic of 1893 led to the collapse of the silver market. In recent years, the city has become known as a destination for skiing and other recreational and resort activities.
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The Aspen, Colorado travel guide offers trip planning suggestions, as well as a guide to area lodging facilities, recreational events, and contacts. Online reservations for lodging, lift and ski tickets, ski and snowboard rentals, and transport are available.
http://aspen.travel/
The Chamber is a membership organization comprised of business and professional people in Aspen, Colorado. Membership information, a business directory, group and wedding planner, and a guide to local guest lodging facilities, attractions, and events are featured.
http://www.aspenchamber.org/
Featuring 3,332 acres of terrain, 94 trails, 21 chairlifts, and 4,406 vertical feet, the snow skiing and snowboarding facility in Aspen, Colorado is highlighted. Snow reports, live cams, pipes and parks are highlighted, and guests can register through the site.
http://www.aspensnowmass.com/
The official website for the Colorado city and county offers departmental listings, council and board schedules, agendas and minutes, work sessions, program schedules, webcasts, and a strategic plan, as well as a guide to the community.
http://www.aspenpitkin.com/
Serving Aspen and Snowmass Village, Colorado, the newspaper offer crime stories, sports and outdoors features, announcements, and obituaries, as well as opinion columns and other resources.
http://www.aspentimes.com/
