1 & 2 Leaf into Silver BELL – An Aspen Mountain Favourite
Have you ever dreamed of skiing a seriously big mountain with no crowds? In Aspen, we often experience what it feels like to have the whole mountain to yourself.
As part of our Aspen Snowmass Favourite Runs series, this time we’re showcasing Aspen Mountain with no crowds. This easy to ski connection of trails – 1 & 2 Leaf, Silver Bell and Midnight – offers a beautifully flowing cruiser on the upper section of Aspen Mountain. Covering around one-third of Ajax’s famous vertical, it’s the ideal lap to get your day started or to enjoy at any time when you just want smooth turns and wide-open space.
Access Point
Unload from the Silver Queen Gondola (or Ajax Express lift) and swing immediately right onto 1 & 2 Leaf. This gentle trail sets the tone, with a mellow gradient that lets you ease into the run. When the trail opens out, swing gently left into Silver Bell and enjoy carving turns as you cross beneath the Ajax Express lift.
From there, continue straight to the slow signs and drop left again to link into the lower section of Midnight, which brings you right back to the Ajax Express for another lap.
The Experience
This is a run where rhythm and flow take over. The upper section of Aspen Mountain combines rolling pitches, wide turns and a forgiving fall line, making it a cruiser that suits almost every skier. Intermediates will find it confidence-building, while advanced skiers can simply let their skis run and enjoy the natural flow.
It’s also a run that reminds you how special it is to ski Aspen with no crowds – a world-famous mountain that still gives you moments of quiet and space.
When It’s Best
This run is enjoyable in all conditions, but it’s especially rewarding when:
- Fresh grooming creates perfect corduroy for smooth turns.
- You’re starting your day and want a relaxing, confidence-building warm-up.
- You get those magic mornings when you can ski Aspen with no crowds and feel like you own the mountain.
Aspen Mountain With No Crowds
Be sure to watch our Aspen Mountain video below. It was filmed on a day when the mountain was virtually empty and perfectly captures what it feels like to ski Aspen with no crowds. Few places in the world let you carve big turns on such a famous stage with so much space to yourself. This run shows exactly why Aspen is so special.
The Views
Cruising this section of Aspen Mountain gives you sweeping views of the town below and the Elk Mountains in the distance. Even as you focus on linking turns, the scenery reminds you that you’re skiing in a pretty special place.
Who Will Love It
Intermediates ready for a flowing, forgiving lap that’s easy to link together.
Advanced skiers who want to open it up and enjoy effortless cruising.
Anyone who wants to experience what it feels like to ski Aspen with no crowds on a trail that’s as scenic as it is fun.
Why This Aspen Mountain Favourite Belongs on Your List
The connection of 1 & 2 Leaf, Silver Bell and Midnight is the perfect introduction to the upper section of Aspen Mountain. It’s smooth, accessible, scenic and covers about a third of Ajax’s legendary vertical. Whether you’re warming up, cooling down, or just soaking in the views, it’s a lap that never gets old.
👉 Start exploring the rest of our Aspen Snowmass Favourite Runs to discover more must-ski trails across all four mountains.
