Photo Credit : Mark Byzewski
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Photo Credit : Paul Sableman Historic Aspen Courthouse
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Photo Credit : Chuck Miser Aspen Airport
www.theglobaldigital.com Amazing Aspen-Aspen,Colorado
Aspen's early origins are rooted in the silver boom of the 1880's. During
the 1920's, Aspen saw it's population dwindle from around 10,000 to
just several hundred as the mining boom drew to a close. By the 1930's,
Aspen became more of a ranching and farming community which most of
the local economy was highly dependant upon. It was not until the 1940's, that
Aspen became known as a ski destination. Friedl Pfeifer, a three time U.S.
slalom champion and later a coach for the U.S. women's ski team, helped build
Aspen into a world class ski resort. Friedl Pfeifer was able to convince Chicago
industrialist Walter Paepcke to join him in developing Aspen Mountain. In the
1950's, Aspen had become known as an international ski resort. Friedl Pfeifer
was inducted into the Aspen Hall Of Fame in 1987.
Now a favorite among celebrities, and C.E.O. types, Aspen has grown
to offer the amenities of a top destination
Aspen, Colorado : Points Of Interest Include
Aspen Art Museum
Ashcroft Ghost Town (nearby)
Redstone Castle (nearby)
Wheeler Opera House
Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves (nearby)
With world class skiing, art festivals, music festivals, and the like, there is no
shortage of year-round activities. There is a good choice of lodges, resorts and hotels.
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