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Aspen Colorado - History, Lifestyle & Real Estate

Native American Ute Indians were the first known Aspen visitors. No permanent settlement, just summer hunting. The Spanish Conquistadors next found its way to the late 1500's looking for gold treasures and a route to present-day California.

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French trappers and traders followed in early 1800's.

Gold and silver, silver and gold primarily, attracted miners in search of "riches" within the late 1800's. During the peak from the mining madness, Aspen's population swelled to 12,000 residents which makes it second in dimensions simply to Denver within the Colorado Territory.

The 10th Mountain Division was formed during World War II to train soldiers for mountainous war zones. Training centered within the Leadville area. Following the war ended, many of these soldiers returned towards the Rocky Mountains. Several returning veterans together with local company people opened the Aspen Mountain ski area in 1947. It was a start, buy hardly the economical engine that the ski industry represents today.

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Chicago businessman Walter Paepcke first visited Aspen in 1945. Inspired by Aspen's natural splendor, in 1949 he organized a 200th anniversary celebration honoring German philosopher Goethe's birthday attracting nationally known artists, intellects and musicians. The following year, Paepcke founded what would get to be the world-renown Aspen Institute.

Aspen grew sporadically until the ski industry became predominant in the 1970's. Since that time, Aspen went "straight-up". The Aspen area is home to four ski mountains -- Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass Village. Normally, these ski mountains receive 300-inches of snow each winter.

It is true that lots of of the world's "rich and famous" frequent Aspen. The Pitkin County Airport, which services Aspen, is among the busiest airports serving a residential area of 6,500 folks the planet. World-class restaurants and boutiques line Aspen's downtown central core.

Summer months bring the exciting festival season and outdoor activities of hiking, camping, biking, horseback riding and much more. Daily temperatures range from 65 and 85-degrees.

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Visit Aspen and find out on your own why the locals consider Aspen their private paradise.

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