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
Resort Size
1,013 acres
Total groomed and patrolled 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.

peak monthJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
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

Aspen Highlands sits in the Elk Mountains of central Colorado, just outside the town of Aspen in the Roaring Fork Valley. This is high-alpine, continental-interior terrain, with a summit reaching well above the tree line.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Aspen (ASE), about 10 minutes from the resort by road.

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