Aspen Highlands
Home of Highland Bowl, a hike-to expert paradise with some of the most thrilling in-bounds terrain in the country.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,066m (3,497ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,559m (11,677ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,493m (8,179ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
762cm (300in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
144
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
5
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
410ha (1,013ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
23%
Intermediate
30%
Advanced
47%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Aspen Highlands's heaviest snowfall and deepest snowpack both land in February.
- Snowfall
- peaks Feb
- Snowpack
- peaks Feb
- Typical season
- Oct – May
Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).
Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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