Aspen Limo Services & Rentals
Rent a Limo in Aspen: Luxury Limousine Service for Any
Occasion
Luxury limousine service or party bus in Denver (CO) for every occasion, such as: airport ride (ASE
or another), birthday party, wedding, prom, excursion; night-on-the-town, corporate or group outing, concert,
sporting event, anniversary, bachelor party, bachelorette party, to and from cruise port, funeral, graduation,
holiday light tour, school dance and wine/private tour.
The following type of limo is usually available, depending upon location: luxury sedan & SUV,
stretch limo & SUV, van, mini-bus, motorcoach, antique, classic and trolley/carriage.
A super-hip mountain town, with a stunning mountain backdrop and sensational skiing. Aspen itself
is home to Aspen Mountain, with steep, narrow and challenging runs that take you down to the streets below,
stopping just in time for the outdoor bars. Yet Aspen is actually composed of four resorts.
Just outside town is Aspen Highlands, a truly exciting mix of extreme skiing and fall line cruising
(at the top, hop aboard the snowcat shuttle, then join the queue for the 40-minute ridge hike to the top of
Highlands Bowl). Almost across the road is Buttermilk, a rolling beginner's area that's excellent for boarding, and
which lures in-the-know locals on powder days. It's also home to the extreme Winter X Games. A few miles away is
Snowmass (see separate listing), which is also served by the free bus network.
The words "Aspen Colorado vacation" invokes visions of snow-capped mountains that can be skied with
the rich, the beautiful and the famous. However, Aspen is more than a just a playground for the elite. An Aspen
Colorado vacation provides people from all walks of life with the opportunity to explore the town's rich cultural
history.
Like many other locations in Colorado, Aspen's history was influenced by the mining craze of the
late 1800s. Many of Aspen's impressive Victorian edifices were built in this period. In 1883, Jerome Wheeler, a
wealthy entrepreneur from New York embarked on an Aspen vacation and decided to invest in its mining properties. He
also invested in Midland Railroad, which added to the success of the community. Wheeler then went on to build two
of Aspen's most prominent buildings: The Hotel Jerome and the Wheeler Opera House.
The grand opening of the Wheeler Opera House was a significant event in Aspen's history. Rumors of
the theater's elaborate interior inspired potential visitors to dress in a manner that would have them complement
their surroundings. As a result, the request for exquisite millenary was a great benefit to local merchants. This
in turn benefited the entire economy of the Aspen Colorado vacation area.
Unfortunately, when silver was demonetized in 1893, the town's economy, as well as Aspen Colorado
travel, began to suffer. Although the town survived as a ranching center, its population was rarely above 700. When
a fire damaged much of the Wheeler Opera House in 1912, hope in the future of Aspen Colorado travel began to
die.
Help came briefly in 1935, when an international group came to Aspen in search for a perfect
location for a ski area. They hired Swiss Avalanche expert André Roche to develop. However, the outbreak of World
War I forestalled their plans. Yet even though the plans to develop a ski area were temporarily delayed, the
presence of the 10th Mountain Division in nearby Camp Hale had a significant influence on Aspen's future. Although
the soldiers trained at Camp Hale, they "played" in Aspen in their free time.
In the 1940s, Friedl Pfeiffer, an Austrian ski instructor and former member of the 10th Mountain
Division teamed up with a Chicago industrialist Walter Paepcke and his wife Elizabeth. The Paepckes were interested
in developing Aspen as a cultural center, and Pfeiffer wanted to build a ski area that rivaled the great resorts of
Europe. Both accomplished their dream. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Aspen Colorado Resort added three more
mountains: Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. Meanwhile, Paepcke revived the Wheeler Opera House and helped
plan the Goethe Bicentennial Convocation, which took place in Aspen in 1949. This event inspired the development of
a multitude of dance, theatre and musical study programs, which in turn had a significant influence on Aspen
Colorado travel.
Today, Aspen Colorado is a year-round Mecca for the arts and recreation. In the winter, the Aspen
Colorado Resort features some of the best skiing in the Rocky Mountains. Since the Aspen Colorado Resort is no
longer a skiers-only mountains, snowboarders can also join in the fun.
An Aspen Colorado vacation encompasses all of the glory and glamour of skiing. Excellent grooming,
a superb ski school, an average of 300 inches of snowfall and varied terrain make for a skiing experience that is
second to none. Although Aspen has the reputation for advanced skiing, there is actually terrain accessible to
skiers and riders of all levels.
Aspen is composed of four mountains: Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk.
Snowmass is at a base elevation of 8,104 feet, and a summit elevation of 12, 510 feet. Its vertical rise is 4, 406
feet. Twenty-two lifts serve 88 trails. Snowmass is noted for its wide-open, groomed cruisers. It has been cited as
one of the best family destinations in North America.
Aspen Mountain is also known as Ajax. It is famous for its steeps and bumps. Its base is at 7, 945
feet and its summit is at 11, 212 feet, with a vertical rise of 3,267 feet. Eight lifts serve 76 very challenging
trails. Powder fans can take a luxury Sno-Cat tour off the backside of Aspen Mountain. Gourmet lunch is
included.
Aspen Highlands is at a base elevation of 8,045, with a summit of 11, 675 feet. It has a vertical
rise of 3,635 feet. Five lifts serve 131 trails. Aspen Highlands is famous for its steep, big mountain bowl
skiing
Although Buttermilk is home to the ESPN X Games, it is actually the best mountain for beginners.
With a base elevation of 7, 870 feet and a summit of 9,900 feet, it is a good mountain to start with, if you are
coming from sea level. Buttermilk's vertical rise is at 2,030 feet. Nine lifts serve 44 trails.
An Aspen Colorado ski vacation can also give you the opportunity to experience some of the best ski
clinics in North America. For example Thomas Crum, author of Journey to Center, offers workshop called The Magic of
Skiing, which teaches a mind/body approach to skiing. Another great workshop to attend on your Aspen Ski Vacation
is Weems Westfeldt's Diamond Ski Weeks. Weems is the author of Brilliant Skiing. Ski industry insiders consider him
to be one of the best instructors in the country.
If you are you interested in skiing off-piste, check out John Clendenin's Camp with the Champs.
Clendenin also has a highly innovative program, which features an indoor ski stimulator. Lessons on the simulator
help you develop skills without the fear of falling.
In the warmer seasons, outdoor enthusiasts can participate in hot-air ballooning, river rafting,
fly-fishing, horseback riding and many other activities. Cultural activities include the HBO Comedy Festival, The
Food and Wine Magazine Classic, Aspen Theatre in the Park, The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet and many other events.
Whether you are taking an Aspen ski vacation, or exploring the cultural aspects of Aspen Colorado
travel, this is a trip that will stay in your memory forever. Rent a limo in Aspen (CO)!
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