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38 mi 60 km of descents — 2 Featured Ski Lines

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Featured Ski Lines in Aspen - 2

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Favorite Skiers descending the backside Star Pass.
Difficult

The Grand Traverse

37.3 mi 60.0 km • -8,264 ft Descent • -2518.77 m Descent

(2) Crested…, CO
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Favorite Skiing the gentle slope of the Van Horn Park meadows with the Elk Range in the background.
Easy/Intermediate

Van Horn Park Meadows

0.3 mi 0.4 km • -179 ft Descent • -54.62 m Descent

(1) Aspen, CO

Ascents in Aspen - 2

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6.3 mi 10.2 km #1Hunter Creek to Benedict Huts
Intermediate/Difficult
Aspen, CO
Intermediate/Difficult
6.3 mi 10.2 km Aspen, CO 2 
2.3 mi 3.7 km #2Hunter Creek Trailhead to Van Horn Park
Easy
Aspen, CO
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2.3 mi 3.7 km Aspen, CO 1 

Photos of Aspen - 4

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Skiing the gentle slope of the Van Horn Park meadows with the Elk Range in the background.
Mar 19, 2015 near Aspen, CO
This shot gives you an idea of the angle of this slope and the amazing view of the Maroon Bells it affords!
Mar 19, 2015 near Aspen, CO
Easy skinning makes this a great zone to lap over and over again.
Mar 19, 2015 near Aspen, CO
Grand Traverse Finish in Aspen.
Nov 12, 2015 near Aspen, CO

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