The Ski Gangs of Aspen

The closing day at Ajax is famously marked by the “Buck Off,” a hundred or so people racing down the Ridge of Bell. It was started by one of Aspen’s best kept secrets, roaming groups of ski buddies called ski gangs. For 40 years, they continue to fight for the freshest pow, the prettiest girls (or guys) and the elusive title of, Best Skiers on the Mountain. Now, a new generation keeps the tradition alive.

Read the 2018 Aspen Times article.