Geography and climate in Aspen
Rating: 8,4/10 (1159 votes)  Geography and ClimateLocated in Colorado, Aspen Ski Center is considered the most expensive and prestigious in the United States. In then the same time, people with average income can afford to rest here. On its territory periodically hosts competitions in skiing, and also hosts World Cup stages. The relief of Aspen is mostly rocky. The highest points are Pyramid Peak (4205 m) and Maroon Bells (4247 m). The city itself is located in the Roaring Fork Valley and attracts attention with a wide selection of restaurants, shops and all kinds of entertainment. Aspen Airport can be reached by flight from New York in 5 hours, or from Los Angeles in 2 hours. The closest railway station to the resort - Glenwood Springs - is located 64 km from it. Distance to Denver is 354 km, to Needle - 113 km. Aspen Airport is located 5 km from city. Aspen has a dry climate with lots of sunny days. Winter pampers with comfortable temperatures. Even in summer it is not very hot. The ski season in the ski areas of Aspen Mountain and Snowmass falls on the period from November to the first decade of April. You can ride Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands with We also recommend reading Geography and climate in San Francisco Topic: Geography and climate in Aspen. |
