"A" Mountain

“A” Mountain is named after the letter “A” that adorns it. The “A” is 60 feet from top to bottom and was built using reinforced steel and concrete in 1955. Each year, during the week leading up to the ASU vs. UArizona football game, the Student Alumni Association guards the beloved gold “A” from being painted with rival colors.

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Hayden Butte with 60 foot gold A on side of the butte.

Spirit and traditions

⭐ Spirit and traditions

Sun Devils bleed maroon and gold and cheer for ASU at every opportunity.

Echo from the Buttes

Every year since the early 1930s, students hike “A” Mountain to paint the coveted letter, indicating the beginning of another school year.

Lantern Walk

Honoring a century-old tradition, Sun Devils carry lanterns to the top of “A” mountain on the night before Homecoming to hear speakers and enjoy community, spirit and Sun Devil pride.

"A" Mountain

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⭐ Spirit and traditions

Echo from the Buttes

Lantern Walk

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