Moving to Aspen or the Roaring Fork Valley? When Storage Bridges the Housing Gap

I f you are moving to Aspen or anywhere in the Roaring Fork Valley and your housing dates do not line up, the answer is: store your household midway on Highway 82 and move into the right place when it is ready , instead of signing the first lease you can get. Snowmass Self Storage is at 26870 Highway 82, Snowmass, CO 81654 , in Old Snowmass at the Conoco next to the Post Office, about 10 minutes west of Aspen. Drive-up units, vehicle storage, and 24/7 access. Call or text (970) 618-6301 or rent online.

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Why the Roaring Fork housing gap is so common

Housing in Aspen and the upper Roaring Fork Valley is famously tight. Employer housing has waitlists and fixed move-in dates. Long-term rentals compete with short-term and seasonal demand. Purchases come with long due diligence and closing windows. Many people who take a job in Aspen or Snowmass Village end up renting in Basalt, El Jebel, Carbondale, or Glenwood Springs first, then moving up valley when something opens.

That pattern creates two moves instead of one, plus a gap between them. Storage is how you avoid hauling a whole household up and down Highway 82 twice.

Three ways people bridge the gap

In all three, a unit on Highway 82 sits on the route you are already driving, so trips to the unit fit into the commute.

Why a midway location helps

Old Snowmass sits between Aspen and Basalt on Highway 82. From Aspen, our FAQ says it is about 10 minutes west toward Glenwood Springs, and the facility is right on the highway. That middle position is useful during a two-stage move. If you start down valley, the unit is on your way to work in Aspen. If you land up valley first, it is still close. Either way you are not driving to the far end of the valley every time you need a box.

For a broader look at the communities we serve, from Woody Creek to Glenwood Springs, see Roaring Fork Valley storage. If Aspen is your final stop, the Aspen storage page covers that side of the valley.

How to set up storage for the gap

When the final home is ready, give at least 10 days written notice before your planned move-out date so you are not billed for the next cycle.

Vehicles, gear, and seasonal stuff during a move

Roaring Fork households come with gear: skis and boards, bikes, rafts, and often a trailer, boat, or extra vehicle. A temporary rental down valley may not have a garage or room to park. Snowmass Self Storage offers vehicle and RV storage and lists units up to 19' x 35' for boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, RVs, and vehicles. Ask about current availability before you tow. More detail is on the RV and vehicle storage page.

If you are buying a second home in the valley rather than relocating full time, our guide to storage for seasonal homeowners may be a better fit.

Sizing without guesswork

A housing-gap unit holds most of a home, which is very different from a closet-overflow unit. Make a list of furniture and box count, then match it against the size guide. If you are between sizes, call or text (970) 618-6301 and ask what is open today.

Winter note: the Roaring Fork Valley gets real snow. Our team plows main drive lanes after significant snowfall, but the area in front of your unit door is yours to clear, so a small shovel in the car is a good idea.

Aspen housing takes patience. Storage makes the wait cheaper and calmer. Snowmass Self Storage, 26870 Highway 82, Snowmass, CO 81654 · (970) 618-6301 · rent online · contact.