Ute Native Americans were the first known visitors Aspen. There is no permanent solution to the summer hunt. The Spanish conquistadors arrived in coming late 1500's in search of the treasures of gold and a route to the California Current.

French trappers and traders followed in the early 1800's.

Precious metals, gold and silver, mainly attracted miners in search of wealth in the 1800s. During the peak of the madness of mining, the population Aspen has grown to 12,000 making it second in size only to Denver in the Colorado Territory.

The 10th Mountain Division was formed during World War II to train soldiers in war zones mountain. Training focusing on the Leadville area. After the war, many of these soldiers returned to the Rocky Mountains. A group of returning veterans, along with local entrepreneurs opened the ski area in Aspen in 1947. This was a beginning, not buy the economic engine that represents the ski industry today.

Chicago businessman Walter Paepcke first visited Aspen in 1945. Inspired by the natural beauty of Aspen, in 1949 he organized a 200th anniversary birthday celebration in honor of the German philosopher Goethe attracting artists nationally recognized, intellect and musicians. The following year, Paepcke founded what would become the world-renowned Aspen Institute.

Aspen grew sporadically until the ski industry took hold in the 1970s. Since then he has gone Aspen "Straight-up. The Aspen area is home to four ski mountains – Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass Village. On average, these ski mountains are 300-inches of snow each winter.

It is true that many of the world's "rich and famous frequent Aspen. The Pitkin County Airport that services the Aspen, is one of the busiest airports serving a community of 6,500 people in the world. world-class restaurants and boutiques line core of downtown Aspen.

The summer months bring the festival season and exciting outdoor activities from hiking, camping, cycling, horse riding and more. The daily temperatures range between 65 and 85 degrees.

Visit Aspen and see for yourself why the locals consider their private paradise Aspen.

Rex Manz is a Colorado real estate broker that assists homebuyers in the purchase of Aspen, Snowmass Village, Woody Creek or Basalt Colorado ski real estate, ranches, homes and condos. Please visit his web site JustColoradoSkiCondos.com to learn about Aspen real estate.

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