Snowmass, a frosty nine miles from downtown Aspen, Colorado, and only six miles from Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, is celebrating its 50^th anniversary. Aptly named, Snowmass, the ski area has 3332 acres of multi-level terrain and boasts the second largest vertical drop in the United States. Though not as vast as Vail, a resort two hours away from Snowmass by car, winter sport enthusiasts will find Snowmass offers easily accessible ski runs at multiple levels of difficulty, twenty lifts leading to ninety-six trails, and many after hours, family friendly activities.