The Highland Bowl – Aspen, Colorado

Aspen, Colorado, Highland Bowl

 

The Highland Bowl is Aspen’s Crown Jewel. The area offers some of the steepest and most challenging ski terrain in the U.S. This 782-foot vertical hike takes anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. The trek can be particularly difficult for those not used to the altitude but the skiing and the views are worth every single step.

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Best On Mountain Dining

Cloud Nine Alpine BistroA slice of Switzerland in the Rocky Mountains. Ski In and Dance Out at this iconic, high-end European restaurant at 11,000 feet serving lunch, Aprés ski and select snowcat dinners. There is no shortage of Veuve Clicquot, sizzling raclette or spectacular mountain views. The party, definitely, never stops!