10/15/2026
The new Nell Bell chair is nearing completion, replacing the Little Nell and Bell Mountain lifts with one high speed quad that will get skiers to the top of Bell Mountain in about 8 minutes.β
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That kind of access is a big change.β
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For years, my routine has been to start on the Silver Queen, get several laps in on Pandoraβs, then head to the front side and find untouched snow around Bell Mountain. With Nell Bell moving skiers up the mountain this quickly, I donβt expect that snow to stay untouched for long. Time to rethink the game plan.β
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And from a real estate perspective, these investments matter. Better mountain access and continued investment in ski infrastructure only add to what makes proximity to Aspen Mountain so valuable. ποΈβ
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I broke down the new lift, how I think it will change the way we ski Ajax, and what it could mean for Aspen moving forward.β
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Full story at the link in bio.β
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