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Helicopter operations to close Aspen gondola, hiking trails on Monday
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· June 19, 2026
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Key points The work is part of the construction of a new chairlift, the Nell Bell, which is expected to open this winter. Helicopter operations are planned for Aspen Mountain on Monday.
Helicopter operations are planned for Aspen Mountain on Monday. The work is part of the construction of a new chairlift, the Nell Bell, which is expected to open this winter.
The helicopter flights will take place from morning until early afternoon. They are scheduled to start at 7 a.m. and finish around 1:30 p.m.
Further information about the helicopter operations and their impact on the area can be found in a press release. The operations will affect access to the Aspen gondola and hiking trails on the mountain.
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Published: June 19, 2026 ·
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