Aspen & Snowmass ski information
Aspen is possibly the most famous of USA ski resorts, and rightly so. The ski area is made up of four resorts which sit side by side, although they are not interlinked they are all easily assessable by an efficient bus service which is free on your lift pass. Each of the mountains offers a different ski experience from Aspen Mountain which trails into the heart of Aspen Town, to Highlands which is an expert only mountain, Buttermilk is purely for beginners and Snowmass, the largest of the four, is a great all-rounder popular with families due to its ski-in/ski-out accommodation and compact village.
Aspen Town is often thought of as an expensive resort, but this is not the case, you do have the luxury hotels, trendy bars and fine dining cuisine but Aspen is also a real ski town with lively pubs, good value accommodation and inexpensive American restaurants.
Representatives (Reps)
During your stay you will have the services of a remote rep who can be contacted 24 hours a day if you need assistance. There is no rep based in this resort but we will provide full pre-departure info for you.
Skiing and snowboarding in Aspen & Snowmass
Ski Information Beginners
Buttermilk and Snowmass mountains are beginners' and families' heaven - both are forgiving and uncrowded with wide open gentle slopes which make learning to ski fun for everyone.
Ski Information Intermediates
Discover the long cruising runs on Aspen Highlands, starting from the mid-mountain 'Merry Go Round' restaurant. Ajax has a huge range of runs whilst Snowmass has enough trails to exhaust the piste skier.
Ski Information Advanced
There are challenges in abundance. Snowmass offers great tree skiing and oodles of off-piste powder, plus some wickedly steep chutes including The Hanging Valley Glades and the Cirque the longest lift served vertical rise in the USA. Ajax boasts a minefield of moguls and offers the most challenging skiing of all.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Freestyle action is at Snowmass - Pipeline Terrain Park or at Buttermilk - Crazy T'rain, the worlds longest terrain park. The park is 2 miles long and is home to the X-Games competition.
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
Beginner's Magic 18+yrs
Perfect for first timers to advanced beginners. Includes lift pass, lessons and equipment.
Available only at Snowmass and Buttermilk, 1000-1500 daily.
| 1 Day | 3 Day | |
| Adult (18yrs+) | £123 | £248 |
Snow Savers
• Kids Ski Free - Free Lift Pass for children 6 and under, all season
To book Kid Ski Free please contact the North American reservation team on 0871 971 0579
Please note offers are only available when you pre-book before travel. Contact Reservations or visit our website for qualifying conditions and extra information.
Aspen & Snowmass at a glance
Fly from
Heathrow direct to Denver. Flights from most other London & regional airports into Denver and Aspen Airport.
Transfer time
Denver: 4 hrs 30 mins.
Aspen: 15 mins (no direct flights from the UK)
Coach transfer included, car hire or private transfers available at a supplement.
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
2,385m (7,950ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
5,305 acres
Based on total for Aspen, Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass mountains.Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 44 Intermediate 135 Difficult 156 -
Cross-country
80kms
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Longest Run
8.4kms
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Number of Lifts
46
* Terms & Conditions
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
