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Snowmass Ski Area

Snowmass Ski Area

The description of a perfect ski mountain is right there in the name: Snowmass.

family in ski gear looking out at the mountain view at the top of Elk Camp
elk camp gondola on a snowy winter day
skier in a cloud of powder snow
snowboarder making first tracks in powder underneath ski lift

The Heart of Winter in Snowmass

Snowmass is everything you love about a ski day. Wake up on the mountain and step out your door and onto the slopes. Fast lifts and short lines mean you spend your day making turns instead of waiting for yours. Whether you’re teaching your mini-me to pizza or tackling Colorado’s longest continuous run, your happy place is here. Each afternoon, free s’mores at the base bring everyone together to share stories about fresh corduroy and pristine powder.

Number of Trails
98
Longest Run (in miles)
5.3
Snowmass Terrain Acreage
3,342
Number of Lifts
21
snowmass ski area aerial shot during sunset in winter

The Perfect Mountain

Snowmass stretches over more than 3,300 acres, from wide-open groomers to heart-pounding steeps. Beginners get gentle slopes and a top-notch ski school, and experts get over 1,000 acres of double-black diamond terrain. Three terrain parks hold 80+ features, from beginner boxes to a 22-foot Superpipe. With an average of just two skiers per acre, the mountain feels like your own. And as part of the Aspen Snowmass family, your lift ticket gives you access to all four area mountains: Snowmass, Aspen, Highlands and Buttermilk.

Adaptive Skiing & Challenge Aspen

Challenge Aspen is dedicated to impacting lives by providing meaningful recreational, educational and cultural experiences to individuals faced with cognitive and/or physical disabilities.

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Ski & Snowboard Lessons

Whether you’re hitting the slopes for the first time or looking to refine your skills, the Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School offers a wide range of programs to help you elevate your experience. Choose from group clinics for beginners, private lessons with expert instructors, and award-winning programs for kids, including adaptive skiing options for those with special needs.

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Ski & Snowboard Rentals

With sports shops all around Snowmass you can skip the hassle of flying with equipment and take advantage of top-of-the-line gear just steps from your door. From unique indie lines to major brands, you’ll find everything from goggles to board and boot rentals in Snowmass. Free overnight transfers and storage between the four mountains is included with many rentals, so you can mountain hop to your heart’s delight — without having to drag all your stuff.

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Parks & Pipes

Snowmass’ terrain parks have earned legendary status as a top destination for freestyle athletes, consistently ranked among the best in the world. This reputation is bolstered by its role as a training ground for elite athletes past and present, like Olympic gold medalists, Alex Ferreira, Torin Yater-Wallace, and Hanna Faulhaber.

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Lift Tickets

Snowmass is your launchpad for unforgettable mountain experiences, and getting your lift ticket is easy. Whether you’re planning to ski or snowboard for a day, the whole season, or multiple weeks, Aspen Snowmass offers a variety of ticket options designed to give you the flexibility to enjoy everything Snowmass and the other three mountains have to offer. Ikon Base Pass holders get 5 exclusive days at Snowmass (blackout dates apply), with access limited to Snowmass only.

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Trail Maps

Snowmass trail maps are free and available throughout the village. Don’t forget, one Aspen Snowmass lift ticket gives you access to the Power of Four – Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk.

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Your Guide to the Ski Area

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Ski Area FAQs

What are the lift hours

During the winter season lifts generally operate 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. This applies to the majority of chairlifts, quads, and surface lifts. For the most up-to-date information, click here for current lift status.

Where can I park?

For a ski day in Snowmass, you have a few parking choices:

  • Free park-and-ride: The Intercept Lot is along Highway 82, with shuttles to the ski area about every 15 minutes. There’s no overnight parking.
  • Free Village parking: Town Park Station Lot has free parking and shuttle service to the ski area. No overnight parking.
  • Near the lifts: Two Creeks and Lot E offer free parking for vehicles with four or more passengers during winter. Arrive early, as spaces can be limited.
  • Base Village: The Base Village Parking Garage is at the base of the ski area. In winter, the first hour is free, then parking is $9 per hour up to $63 per day; evening parking is free from 4 p.m.

More parking info here.

Free transportation info here.

What is the base and summit elevations?

Base Elevation: 8,604 ft. / 2,623 m & Snowmass Mountain Summit Elevation: 12,510 ft. / 3,813 m

What is the Vertical Rise?

4,406 ft./1,340 m

What’s the longest run at Snowmass

Long Shot: 5.3 miles/8.5 km

What types of trails?

Types: easiest: 5%, more difficult: 48%, most difficult: 17%, expert: 30%

Is Snowmass part of the Ikon pass?

Yes

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