Aspen / Snowmass Overview

Aspen / Snowmass

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The number of clichés about Aspen’s wealth is matched only by its acres of surrounding wilderness. For every fur coat, there are ten well-worn soft shells; for every Benz, there’s a dozen dirty Subarus. Skiing has been at the heart of life in Aspen for more than 60 years, and its soul remains intact. Tucked 40 miles off I-70 in the dramatic Elk Mountains of Western Colorado, Aspen offers four ski resorts—Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass—in one aesthetic valley. With an arts and fine dining scene rivaling that of big cities, Aspen features some of the best après and nightlife in ski country along with lodging options that range from the highest of high end to the surprisingly affordable.

www.aspensnowmass.com

1-800-525-6200

Elevation

Summit

12510 Ft.
Vertical Drop

4406 Ft.
Base

7880 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

10%

Intermediate Runs

45%

Advanced Runs

29%

Expert Runs

16%

Longest Run

5.3

Skiable Terrain

5303

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 43
Gondolas & Trams: 3
High Speed Sixes: 1
High Speed Quads: 13
Quad Chairs: 2
Triple Chairs: 2
Double Chairs: 10
Surface Lifts: 12

Common Misspellings

Aspenmountain

Contact Details

P.O. Box 1248

Aspen, 81612

Phone: 800-525-6200

info@aspensnowmass.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Nov 19, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 16, 2012

Projected Days Open: 138

Days Open Last Year: 138

Years Open: 65

Average Snowfall: 300

Aspen / Snowmass Reviews

by Ski-nana Apr 10, 2012
- Overall Rating 3.0
- Family Friendly 2.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 1.0
- Terrain Park 3.0
- Nightlife 3.0
Dangerous Conditions / Discourteous

Pros: Only one thing - the mountain guides
Cons: Snotty, rude store clerks - poor trail markings
by catbate May 22, 2011
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 3.0
- Nightlife 3.0
The highs and lows of Snowmass

Pros: snow, long runs, easy to get around
Cons: ice
by jib Dec 27, 2010
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 5.0
oh yeah

Pros: less people, less lines, more snow
Cons: the park is under developed