Why Is Aspen the Most Expensive Ski Town for the Ultra-Rich? 🎿🏔️💸

When I visited Aspen on vacation last year, I not only aimed to hike a few 14ers (mountains over 14,000 feet) but also to experience Colorado’s most stunning fall scenery. Driving along the famous Million Dollar Highway, I arrived in Aspen — only to realize it’s known as the most expensive ski town in the U.S. That “million dollar” isn’t just about the views anymore… it’s literal! As an average working person, I felt a little out of place — but also curious to peek into the lives of the world’s wealthiest. 👀🏠 So, what makes Aspen so expensive? A lot of it comes down to real estate — especially on Red Mountain, nicknamed “Billionaire Mountain” 🏔️💎. The name was coined by Forbes back in 2012, and it’s where you’ll find homes owned by: Jeff Bezos’ parents Ann Walton (Walmart heiress) Oil tycoon Sid Bass William Wrigley Jr. (Wrigley chewing gum empire) Real estate and casino magnate Neil Bluhm Dell founder’s grandparents Nestlé chairman And even pro athletes from the NBA and NHL 🏒🏀 One surprising fact? The founder of waste management giant GFL (formerly Waste Management) is a former NHL player — proof that top athletes can become successful entrepreneurs too! 🏒→💼 The median home price here is around $9.5 million, and one property currently listed at the summit is asking $100 million. Yes, you read that right — one hundred million dollars. But Aspen isn’t just for billionaires. There’s incredible hiking, too — like the famous Maroon Lake ). It’s so accessible you can shoot gorgeous views right from the parking lot — though the lake is roped off to protect the environment, so reflections are hard to capture So whether you’re into skiing, hiking, or just dreaming about luxury real estate… Aspen delivers views and vibes like nowhere else. #Aspen #SkiTown #BillionaireMountain #LuxuryRealEstate #MostExpensiveSkiTown #JeffBezos #RedMountain #MaroonBells #Hiking #SkiCulture #USvsCanadaSkiing #VanLifeLuxuryEdition 🎿