Hello Ham,
I did'nt live in Aspen but as a charter pilot. I stayed there often. It will be an expensive place to live. Wonderful restraunts & shopping. Locals are really friendly and it is a beautiful place both in the winter and summer. As you know it is a big skiing resort. In the summer lots of hiking, golfing and paragliding. No drop zones within a few hours drive though !
Blue Skies, Timber