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Aspen to Crested Butte by the Shortcut
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Summary
FOR people in a hurry, the flight between Aspen, Colo., and Crested Butte takes about 11 minutes. For people on a hike -- or perhaps a horse -- it takes about six hours to go over land from one town to the other. The extra travel time offers its own rich rewards. On several occasions I have visited
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