Photo: AspenSkiingCompany / CC BY-SA 3.0About Aspen Snowmass
Aspen Snowmass is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 4,440 feet of vertical drop, 5,758 skiable acres, 413 marked runs, served by 41 lifts. Aspen Skiing Corporation, later Aspen Skiing Company, was founded in 1946 alongside the opening of Aspen Mountain's Lift-1, then the world's longest chairlift. One lift ticket covers Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. Official 2025/26 stats list 5,758 combined acres.
Why Visit Aspen Snowmass?
- 413 runs with 4,439ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 300"
- 5,758 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 41 lifts including gondola, chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Aspen Snowmass, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
12,510ft
Summit Elevation
3,813m
7,871ft
Base Elevation
2,399m
4,439ft
Vertical Drop
1,353m
5,758 acres
Skiable Area
2,330.18 ha
413
Total Runs
5.3mi
Longest Run
8.5km
41
Lifts
300"
Avg. Snowfall
762cm annually
How Aspen Snowmass compares
Terrain Breakdown
6%
47%
26%
21%
●Beginner
6% of trails
■Intermediate
47% of trails
◆Advanced
26% of trails
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◆◆Expert
21% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 27, 2025
Closing DayApril 19, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Aspen Snowmass
By Car
Aspen Snowmass is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude39.2084
Longitude-106.9490
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Aspen Snowmass trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Aspen Snowmass averages 300" of snowfall a year.
Aspen Snowmass rates 6% of its terrain as beginner, across 413 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Aspen Snowmass averages 300" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 12,510 ft.
Aspen Snowmass is located in Colorado, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 39.2084, -106.949.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Aspen Snowmass, plus any places we've researched.
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