Skiing in Aspen is a skier’s dream come true. At the crossroads of nature, culture, and recreation, there are four mountains, two cities, and one fantastic experience. Aspen Mountain – Aspen’s “town mountain” features quad-burning groomers and steep, graded slopes that all lead to Aspen’s centre, where local and global culture collide in surprising ways and the après scene never stops.
Aspen Mountain
The “town mountain” features quad-burning groomers and steep, graded lines that all lead to Aspen’s centre, where local and global culture collide in surprising ways and the après scene never ends. Aspen Mountain is the iconic story of skiing in Colorado, rising from the centre of town.
Snowmass
Is the largest of our three mountains, with burly steeps, inviting meadows, and endless bumps, jumps, and groomers. Skiing it all in a week—or a season—will be a struggle. Snowmass is a tiny resort town snuggled into the mountainside that offers an immersive experience with a diverse range of terrain and activities suitable for the entire family.
Aspen Snowmass is home to the Aspen Mountain ski resort (USA, Colorado). There are 103 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding. The guests are transported using eight lifts. The winter sports area is located between 2,422 and 3,418 m above sea level. Since 1947, expert skiers have had their domain at the Aspen Mountain ski resort, located directly in Aspen. More than half of the slopes are challenging, and there are no easy slopes.
Snowmass ski stats
Elevation info 2422 m – 3418 m (Difference 996 m)
Ski slopes 103 km
Easy 0km
Intermediate 49km
Difficult 54km
Ski lifts 8
The six people Silver Queen gondola, which spans 4 kilometres, provides access to the whole ski area. There are also two high-speed chair lifts and five older chair lifts at the ski resort, allowing you to avoid skiing back down to the valley. The older chair lifts are only used when the resort is highly crowded, and they are not required to be used.
Total capacity 13400 Passengers/hour
Total lift length 13 km
General season: late November – mid-April
Aspen Highlands
Whether you’re carving new lines on expert terrain, ascending the Bowl, or reaching new heights of revelry at Cloud Nine, Aspen Highlands is a place to work hard and play hard. Aspen Highlands is tucked away from the limelight and feels like a local’s best-kept secret. Highlands urges you to forge your path by doing what you love and not caring who is looking.
Aspen Snowmass is home to the Aspen Highlands ski resort (USA, Colorado). There are 135 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding. The guests are transported through five lifts. The winter sports area is located between 2,451 and 3,559 m above sea level. Aspen is not distant from the Aspen Highlands ski resort. Beginners will enjoy the lower section, while advanced skiers will enjoy the upper section. It is perfect for advanced skiers due to its several tough bowls.
Aspen Highlands ski stats
Elevation info 2451 m – 3559 m (Difference 1108 m)
Ski slopes 135 km
Easy 24.3km
Intermediate 40.5km
Difficult 70.2km
Ski lifts 5
Almost all of the ski resort’s slopes are served by contemporary, fast quad chair lifts. Two slower three-person chair lifts are also available. Unfortunately, there are no weather guards on any of the elevators. The Five Trees double chair lift transports tourists from private vacation houses to the ski resort.
Total capacity 7085 Passengers/hour
Total lift length 8.5 km
General season: mid-December – late April
Buttermilk
Learn the basics, master the terrain park, skin uphill, or watch the world’s top freestylers compete in the X Games at this beautiful playground for kids and kids at heart. Throughout the winter, everyone is welcome. Buttermilk urges you to fall in love with what skiing and riding are all about: having a good time. Buttermilk Mountain is a ski resort in Aspen Snowmass (USA, Colorado). There are 34 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding. The guests are transported through five lifts. The winter sports area is located between 2,399 and 3,018 m above sea level.
Beginners and snowboarders will enjoy Buttermilk Mountain. Winter athletes will find plenty of easy slopes and terrain parks.
Buttermilk ski stats
Elevation info 2399 m – 3018 m (Difference 619 m)
Ski slopes 34 km
Easy 11.9km
Intermediate 13.3km
Difficult 8.8km
Ski lifts 5
Detachable quad chair lifts provide access to Buttermilk Mountain from three sides. In the valley, there is also a double chair lift and a tow rope for beginners.
Total capacity 6900 Passengers/hour
Total lift length 7km
General season: early December – early April
