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Snowmass ski resort in Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, offers 237 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding, served by 20 lifts.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Snowmass, United States
★★★★★4.3out of 5
3,813 m
top
1,340 m
Vertical drop
2,473 m
base
Total slopes
237 km
Lifts
20
Vertical drop
1,340 m
Longest run
8.5 km
Adult ski pass
€ 245 / day
Snowmaking
15 % of slopes
Opening hours
09:00 - 15:30
Trails by difficulty - 237 km total
Easy14 runs12 km · 5 %
Intermediate63 runs114 km · 48 %
Difficult30 runs111 km · 47 %
Longest run: Valley run - 8.5 km, vertical drop 1,340 m. Hardest run: Cirque Headwall - 1 km, vertical drop 400 m.
Snowmaking: cover 15 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
279 US$
€ 245
Children
195 US$
€ 171
Data verified on 28 October 2026. Source: the resort's own website, aspensnowmass.com.

Snowmass is the largest of Aspen's four mountains and, unlike the others, has its own village at the base with gondolas rising straight out of it. The top point, the Cirque at 3,813 m, is not a piste at all but an open chute in a rock amphitheatre. Gentle terrain exists only down in the valley; the higher you go the harder it gets, with intermediate and black runs dropping from every summit station. The pass covers Aspen Mountain, Highlands and Buttermilk too, linked by a free shuttle.

Maps

Snowmass ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
20 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 2Gondola lifts
  • 12Chairlifts
  • 2T-bars and platters
  • 4Magic carpets
Lifts in total
20
Capacity
33,335people/hour
Total lift length
27.9km
Newest lift: planned: Alpine Springs, 2026Longest lift: Village Express, 3,065 m
Data verified on 28 October 2026. Source: the resort's own website, aspensnowmass.com.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
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Coordinates
39.20932, -106.94993
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:00 - 15:30
Typical season
Late November - mid-April
Season
26 November 2026 - 11 April 2027

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns

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Snowmass Village0.2 kmAspen12 km
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 26 October 2026.

What visitors say about the resort

Snowmass is praised for its vertical drop - more than 1,300 m, one of the largest in the United States - and for being the most spacious of Aspen's four mountains. Families appreciate the convenience of ski-in/ski-out accommodation and good children's ski schools.

Criticism focuses on Aspen's prices and the fact that nightlife is concentrated in Aspen itself, requiring a drive. Altitude is another frequent topic: the base is at 2,470 m, and many visitors spend their first day with a headache.

An editorial summary of public reviews on specialist sites. This is not a visitor review: we retell what is written about the resort most often, both praise and criticism.

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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for a trip to Snowmass?
Based on average temperatures, the mildest weather is in March and April: daytime temperatures range from -4 to 4.8 °C in March and from -0.3 to 8.5 °C in April. There is no monthly snowfall data, so the optimal month for snow conditions cannot be determined; average values are also provided for November, December, January and February.
How much does a lift pass cost in Snowmass?
A day pass costs 245 €, or 279 US$. A children's day pass costs 171 €.
Is Snowmass suitable for beginners?
The resort has 12 km of easy pistes, so there are options for beginners. However, most of the terrain is intermediate or difficult: 114 km and 111 km respectively.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 09:00 to 15:30. The listed lifts include Sky Cab, Elk Camp Gondola, Elk Camp, Big Burn Express, Village Express and Coney Express.

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