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Aspen can be a challenge but the out is down valley so if the winds aren't too bad then you'll be okay (more or less). The more or less...

Fair enough. In that case I apologize. It is so easy to troll this board and occasionally people have fun spinning us up. ;)

Nope, I was just seeking expert-level advice, and I think I found it :yes:

Wow. I've been out of CAP for about 3 years and was inactive or minimally active for a couple years before that. But I didn't see huge...

I presume those are turbo 206s like elsewhere in CAP. But saying CAP has trouble with 182s is a bit misleading. The G1000 costs 150...

Having flown in and out of Aspen in an airplane that makes a 172 look like a stellar performer, I'd say that Aspen can be reasonably...

Aircraft performance is certainly an important aspect of planning a flight to KASE. But more importantly you should call the FBO at ASE...

Colorado CAP will be moving to 206s. We can't fly the 182s with full fuel in the summer, and try not to in the winter.

Well, last time I was at Leadville the fligh school was using a 150 HP C-172 for training. No, I am NOT saying it is optimal, and agree...

Having lived in both aspen (area) and Denver area, I can tell you that almost no one uses a 172 up in the hills. In fact, my part 141...

Man based on what I read in another post of yours here I'd have to strongly caution you to get some mountain training first. Aspen and...

Make sure you know how much space you need to make a 180. Try to make sure you know which valleys come out the other side and which are...

Do you have any mountain training or experience? A C172 is not a great mountain airplane. It can get you there if you are experienced...

One of my favorite retracts was my 1972 piper arrow.

Thanks, looks like 750' takeoff roll at gross weight at sea level. Strip is AT sea level and paved, and there is normally a headwind