Snowmass

The largest of the four Aspen mountains, offering the most family-friendly terrain and longest vertical in Colorado.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
1,352m (4,436ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,813m (12,510ft)
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
94
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
21
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
3,363 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
6%
Intermediate
51%
Advanced
43%

Best For

FamiliesTerrain Parks

When to go

Average monthly snowfall.

Snowmass's heaviest snowfall lands in December.

snowiestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Dec
Typical season
Oct – May

Snowfall: NOAA station data (1991–2020).

Location

Snowmass sits in the Elk Mountains of central Colorado, just west of Aspen in the Roaring Fork Valley. This is high-alpine, continental Rockies terrain, with a summit well above the tree line and a dry, interior climate.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Aspen (ASE), about 15 minutes from the resort by road.

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