Remember, though, there's a reason gondolas are dubbedВ 'ganjulas' lighting up isВ a commonly acceptedВ part of mountainВ culture. PSA for those of you headingВ for the hills to shred powder or hit the hiking trails: most ski areas occupy federal land, whereВ possession ofВ marijuana is punishable by up to six months in jail and a $5,000В fine.If reeferВ is the main reason for your trip, lookВ into cannabis-friendly lodging options. S moking is prohibited in public spaces, hotels, rentalВ cars, bars, restaurants, etc.Some shops acceptВ debit cards, but none accept credit cards. Traveling from outsideВ the US? Only a validВ passport from your home country will get you in. US citizens must have a validВ state-issued driverвЂ™s license, passport, or military ID.IDs are checked upon arrival and then again atВ the counter, soВ be prepared-even if youвЂ™re 90. The recreational sale of marijuana isВ strictly enforced to those 21+.YouвЂ™ll also find plenty of accessories, books, andВ souvenirs inВ a separate boutique space. All purchases from the wide selectionВ of flowers, concentrates, and edibles are even presented on aВ silver platter. Hyman Ave.,В 970-900-WEED, SilverpeakВ ApothecaryД¬ateringВ to AspenвЂ™s luxury-leaning residents and visitors, Silverpeak offers an elevated experience, with clean lines,В natural light, rich woods, and customВ cases-all of which make the cannabis look better than ever. One of six locations along the I-70 corridor, the Aspen store has a staff that'sВ welcoming and informative on recommending edibles, accessories, and bud thatвЂ™s вЂњprescription strength, with no prescription needed.вЂќ ItвЂ™s also known for competitive pricing (eighths from $40). Its sleek, modern ski lodgeвЂ“likeВ interior makes for a cozy setting in which toВ shop quality glass, edibles, topicals, and strong recreational strains-all cultivated by longtime local Cloud Shadowshot, who started growing cannabis at age 5 вЂ¦ seriously. Just oneВ block from the Silver Queen Gondola, the Original Leaf is conveniently en route to adventures on Ajax (or beyond).

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