Castle Creek, Ashcroft

BBC TravelOct 11

Just 15 minutes from glitzy Aspen lies Ashcroft, an atmospheric ghost town that once had ambitions to become Colorado's next great ski resort.

a creek whose gurgle can be heard in the quiet valley

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Castle CreekSighta creek whose gurgle can be heard in the quiet valley
Markley HutHotelbackcountry ski hut reached via a 2.3-mile climb
Pine Creek CookhouseRestaurantgourmet restaurant operated by the Wilcox family
The Roaring Fork Winter Sports ClubPlaceclub that taught locals how to ski
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Castle Creek