Aspen Ski Trail Map - Layered Wood Wall Art
by Mountaincut
No easy way down, now on your wall. Mountaincut's Aspen Ski Trail Map is a layered wooden wall art piece featuring hand-traced ski trails expertly laser cut from premium birch and/or walnut plywood, a handcrafted tribute to Aspen Mountain, the legendary peak locals still call Ajax, rising directly above one of the most storied ski towns in the world.
The Mountain That Revived a Silver Town, Captured in Wood
Rising straight up from downtown Aspen, Colorado, Aspen Mountain opened to the public on December 14, 1946, becoming the town's first ski area and the spark that transformed a fading silver mining outpost into one of the great ski destinations on earth. By 1950, Aspen Mountain had already hosted the first FIS World Cup ever held outside Europe, launching a tradition of elite ski racing that continues today. From a base of 7,945 feet to a summit of 11,212 feet, the mountain delivers a full 3,267-foot vertical drop across 675 acres, with 76 trails and 64 miles of terrain served by 8 lifts, including the Silver Queen Gondola, which carries skiers the entire vertical in about 14 minutes. A recent expansion added 153 more acres and 20-plus new trails and glades via a new high-speed quad, further diversifying the mountain's terrain. Averaging 300 inches of snow a year, this handcrafted map captures every trail on the mountain the locals simply call Ajax, in beautiful layered wood relief.
Every Bump, Every Steep, Every Memory
Aspen Mountain's terrain breaks down to roughly 48% intermediate, 26% advanced, and 26% expert, with no beginner terrain at all, a defining characteristic that has shaped the mountain's reputation for nearly 80 years. The Face of Bell, dropping from the top of the mountain, is a rite of passage for expert skiers from around the world, and the Elevator Shaft section of the Silver Queen run holds the mountain's steepest pitch at 42 degrees. Even the cruising terrain carries weight here, tracing the same runs that hosted the 2017 Audi FIS World Cup Finals. With snowmaking covering 210 acres and an average of just three people per acre on the mountain, Aspen delivers a genuinely uncrowded, steep-and-deep experience unlike anywhere else in Colorado. When the lifts stop turning, the action fades right into town, from the Sundeck's panoramic mountaintop views to the iconic Ajax Tavern at the base of the gondola, where the day's last runs give way to Aspen's legendary après scene.
Exceptional Craftsmanship, Made in the USA
All Mountaincut wooden trail maps are precision laser cut and etched, hand-stained, and finished in the United States using birch and/or walnut plywood. The two-layer construction creates a rich, dimensional look where the mountain's ridgelines and steep trail network stand out in beautiful relief. Hanging hardware comes preinstalled, so your new trail map will be on display in minutes.
Because each piece is crafted from real wood, no two maps are exactly alike, with natural variations in the grain and stain giving every piece its own character, just like a bluebird morning on the Face of Bell.
The Perfect Gift for Aspen Devotees
Whether you've dropped the Face of Bell, tested the Elevator Shaft's 42-degree pitch, ridden the Silver Queen Gondola to the summit, closed out a day at Ajax Tavern, or simply love that no easy trail exists on this legendary mountain, this map is a lasting reminder of one of the most storied peaks in American skiing. Accessible on the Ikon Pass, Aspen Mountain deserves a place on your wall. Mountaincut products are made to order and most items ship within 2 to 3 days. Larger sizes (30" and above) may take 5 to 8 days before shipping.
Available in multiple sizes. No easy way down, on your wall every day of the year.
