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
Resort Size
650 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
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.

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 Mountain rises straight above the town of Aspen in central Colorado's Rocky Mountains, deep in the Elk Range. This is high-alpine, continental terrain, with a dry interior climate and 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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