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Aspen/Snowmass offers wide-open blue skies and fluffy white powder, as well as some of the most diverse terrain in North America. At Aspen/Snowmass, one ticket allows you to experience Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk. Four mountains with tons of acres acres of terrain, countless lifts, numoerous trails, thousands of feet of vertical drop, hundreds of inches of fresh snow and endless blue skies -- all located within a 12-mile radius and accessible by free shuttle.

Aspen Mountain, the flagship mountain of the Aspen/Snowmass resort complex, rises imposingly out of the heart of downtown Aspen to 11,212 feet. This 675-acre mountain is known for steeps and bumps and is a favorite among upper-intermediate and advanced skiers. A historic mining town, Aspen's rich culture and community provide endless opportunities for visitors to renew the mind, body and spirit. Adding to the attractions, Aspen Mountain will bring high-altitude cuisine to new levels with the launch of five new restaurants. Perched at 11,212 feet, a new 22,000 square foot Sundeck will feature 30-foot ceilings and a massive rock fireplace and will house a cafeteria (Sundeck), a sit-down restaurant (Benedicts), and a semiprivate club (The Aspen Mountain Club).

Guests may have their equipment transferred at the end of the day to any of the four mountains in Aspen/Snowmass for $3. The equipment will be waiting at the base of the mountain the next morning. Additionally, guests may store their equipment overnight at any mountain. Guest may also have their equipment tuned, waxed or repaired overnight for an additional charge.

 

 

Ski season dates November -- April
Skiable Acreage 673 acres (272 hectares)
Average Annual Snowfall 300 in (762 cm)
Summit Elevation 11,212 ft (3,417 m)
Base Elevation 7,945 ft (2,422 m)
Vertical Drop 3,267 ft (996 m)
Longest Run 15,840 ft (4,828 m)
Terrain parks Yes
Snowmaking 31%
 

 

Number of Lifts 8 Lift Capacity 10,755 per hour
 
High Speed Double 1 Double Chairs 3
High Speed Quads 1 Surface Lifts  
Triple Chairs   Magic Carpet  
Quad Chairs 2 Gondola 1
 

 

Easy 48%
Intermediate 26%
Advanced/Expert 26%
 

 

Child Care Yes Restaurants Yes
Adaptive Skier Yes Snowboard Rentals Yes
Ski Lessons Yes Snowboard Lessons Yes
Ski Rentals Yes Cildren's Programs Yes
Nearby Lodging Yes Women's Programs Yes
 

 

Send "snail mail" to:
P.O. Box 1248
Aspen, CO 81612

Telephone: 970 925-1220 or 800-308-6935
Snow Phone: 888 277-3676
Fax: 970 920-0771
Toll Free: 800 234-5779

Web Site: http://www.AspenSnowmass.com

 

 

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.

Find information on air and ground transportation, and local maps. For complete lodging information, please visit our lodging section.

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
Tucked neatly into the Roaring Fork Valley, the Aspen airport is just three miles from the town of Aspen and six miles from Snowmass Village.

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
Located just 70 miles from Aspen and Snowmass Village, flights into Eagle are offered on major airlines, permitting one-stop connections from across the globe.

Denver International Airport (DIA)
220 miles from Aspen/Snowmass, visitors can also choose to fly into Denver International (DIA) and then take ground transportation to reach Aspen/Snowmass. More than 400 flights are offered into DIA from over 80 cities on 14 airlines, plus daily nonstop service from London/Gatwick on British Airways and daily nonstop service from Frankfurt on Lufthansa.

Grand Junction - Walker Field (GJT)
Visitors can also choose to fly into Grand Junction (just 125 miles from Aspen/Snowmass) and then take ground transportation to reach Aspen/Snowmass.

Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
270 miles from Aspen/Snowmass. Up to 70 daily flights from 25 cities on 10 airlines. Reminder: during winter, Independence Pass is closed.

 

 



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