aspen, co altitude?

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What is the average altitude for Aspen, CO? On the show Top Chef, the altitude posed a problem for the chefs. Food took longer to cook, water took forever to boil. Just curious..

2007-10-04 14:20:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Actually, water takes LESS time to boil at higher altitudes, not more. It boils at a lower temperature - which is also why cooking some foods (those that rely on water boiling) takes significantly longer.

Incidentally, Aspen's elevation is 2,405 m (7,890 ft ). At that elevation, water boils at about 91.5 C (197 F).

2007-10-05 12:13:47 · answer #1 · answered by skeptik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

umm try the altitude website.

2007-10-04 21:22:27 · answer #2 · answered by Davyy♫ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋