The Gant, Aspen — Travelrags

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.

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The GantHotelThe comforts and conveniences of home, the luxury of a resort’s services and amenities situated in a tranquil five-acre…
Limelight HotelHotelWelcome to Limelight Hotels.
Roch RunTraila run on Aspen Mountain marked by André Roch
Elsewhere
Castle CreekSightAshcroft, United Statesa creek whose gurgle can be heard in the quiet valley
Markley HutHotelAshcroft, United Statesbackcountry ski hut reached via a 2.3-mile climb
Pine Creek CookhouseRestaurantAshcroft, United Statesgourmet restaurant operated by the Wilcox family
The Roaring Fork Winter Sports ClubPlaceAshcroft, United Statesclub that taught locals how to ski
Hayden PeakSightAshcroft, United States

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