Aspen Snowmass
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Overview
Located in the centre of the Colorado Rockies. Test your skiing or riding technique on long blue groomers, bowls, terrain parks and gladed powder stashes. At Aspen Snowmass, there is not one mountain but four to explore – Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. With a massive skiable terrain of 5,680+ acres at the center of the Colorado Rockies and over 509 kms of trails, you will find something for everyone. Each mountain has its own personality and skiing style and all four mountains can be accessed on one lift ticket.
When the slopes close there are endless opportunities for fun. At Aspen – the motto is Après like you mean it. Take time to explore and immerse yourself in one of the best Après Ski scenes in North America.
- Four mountains with ten points of entry all accessible on one lift pass
- OnTheSnow Visitors Choice Award for Best Overall Ski Resort
- Largest vertical descent in North America
- Treehouse Kids Adventure Centre
- Incredible skiing and snowboarding, home to world famous ‘Highland Bowl’
- Authentic ski town rich with Colorado mining history
- Legendary night life and live music
Mountain Statistics
Aspen Mountain Statistics
| Top Elevation | 3,418 Metres |
| Base Elevation | 2,422 Metres |
| Vertical Drop | 996 Metres |
| Vertical Rise | 1,011 Metres |
| Skiable Terrain | 828 Acres & 103km of trails |
| Lifts | 8 lifts |
| Runs | 127 |
| Ave Annual Snowfall | 762 cms |
| Terrain Beginner | 48% |
| Terrain Intermediate | 26% |
| Terrain Advanced | 26% |
| Ski in / Ski out | Yes |
Aspen Highlands Statistics
| Top Elevation | 3,559 Metres |
| Base Elevation | 2,451 Metres |
| Vertical Drop | 2,451 Metres |
| Vertical Rise | 1,108 Metres |
| Skiable Terrain | 1,040 Acres |
| Lifts | 5 lifts |
| Runs | 144 |
| Ave Annual Snowfall | 760 cms |
| Terrain Intermediate | 23% |
| Terrain Advanced | 12% |
| Terrain Expert | 65% |
| Ski in / Ski out | Yes |
Buttermilk Mountain Statistics
| Top Elevation | 3,018 Metres |
| Base Elevation | 2,400 Metres |
| Vertical Drop | 618 Metres |
| Vertical Rise | 619 Metres |
| Skiable Terrain | 470 Acres |
| Lifts | 8 lifts |
| Runs | 44 |
| Ave Annual Snowfall | 508 cms |
| Terrain Beginner | 35% |
| Terrain Intermediate | 39% |
| Terrain Advanced | 21% |
| Terrain Expert | 5% |
| Ski in / Ski out | Yes |
Snowmass Mountain Statistics
| Top Elevation | 3,813 Metres |
| Base Elevation | 2,472 Metres |
| Vertical Rise | 1,341 Metres |
| Skiable Terrain | 3,342 Acres |
| Lifts | 21 lifts, including one eight-passenger gondola |
| Runs | 98 |
| Ave Annual Snowfall | 762 cms |
| Terrain Beginner | 5% |
| Terrain Intermediate | 48% |
| Terrain Advanced | 17% |
| Terrain Expert | 30% |
| Ski in / Ski out | Yes |
Trail Map
Other Activities
At Aspen Snowmass there is more on offer than just world-class skiing and snowboarding with amazing adventures adding to your ski/board winter experience.
- Alpine Coaster
- Tubing
- Snowshoe Tours
- Snowbiking
- Ullr Nights
- Apres Ski
- Guided Experiences
- Snowcat Dinners
Getting There
Getting to Aspen Snowmass
Aspen/Snowmass is one of the most accessible Rocky Mountain resorts, with hundreds of nonstop and connecting flights weekly into Aspen. Eagle and Denver airports with more options for air travelers.
Air Transportation
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
Located just five kilometers from Aspen and 10 kilometers from Snowmass Village. Convenient, one-stop connections from cities throughout North America via three airlines:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Located 354 kilometers from Aspen/Snowmass and offering nonstop daily service from throughout North America and the world.
Eagle County Airport (EGE)
Located 113 kilometers from Aspen/Snowmass. Served by six airlines with nonstop flights from 13 cities and connecting service from throughout North America and the world.
Ask our Active Travel Experts to assist you in prearranging transfers or a rental car for your stay.
Accommodation
Aspen Snowmass has a variety of accommodation options to choose from.
Contact our Ski Travel Consultants for insider tips on where to stay and tailor-made ski/board experiences.
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