Aspen Mountain
The original Aspen peak: no beginner runs, intermediate and expert terrain only, with the strongest après scene of the four Aspen mountains.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
991m (3,251ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,418m (11,214ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,423m (7,949ft)
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
76
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
8
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
263ha (650ac)
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
0%
Intermediate
48%
Advanced
52%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Aspen Mountain'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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