Aspen Highlands
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Aspen Highlands features extreme Colorado steeps. Think you are really, really good? Then go where the locals go to get humbled - Aspen Highlands. Wide-open runs, breathtaking views, plenty of beginner and intermediate runs, and hike-accessible terrain that is some of the steepest in the state.
Annual Snowfall:
300 in / 762 cm
Base Elevation:
8,040 ft / 2,451 m
Summit Elevation:
12,392 ft / 3,777 m
Hours of Operation
Monday - Sunday:
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Season Dates:
Skiable Area:
1,040 acres / 421 hectares
# of trails:
Snowmaking:
121 acres / 49 hectares
Bowl Skiing
Yes
CAT Skiing
Yes
Best Known For
Aspen Highlands has some of Colorado's best steep, big-mountain skiing in the Highland Bowl, Olympic Bowl and Steeplechase. If you're looking for Aspen Highland's best-kept secret, check out mid-mountain beginner and intermediate terrain and the lower mountain steeps.
WHAT SETS ASPEN HIGHLANDS APART?
- Highland Bowl - an in-bounds backcountry experience
- The view of Maroon Bells & Pyramid Peak
- The duct-tape-to-diamonds mentality of its biggest fans
VISITORS LOVE
- The sense of discovery at every turn: uncrowded cruisers, long and challenging steeps, and untracked sections in the bowls.
- Fondue and raclette at Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro — a rite of passage.
LOCALS LOVE
Pretty much everything, but especially Highland Bowl, the Temerity and Steeplechase sections.
SKIS & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL
The Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen Snowmass are a collection of talented and inspired Pros that are committed to helping you build confidence, understand the terrain, and guiding you to the next place in your skiing or riding. Our Pros know more than just teaching, and are willing to share knowledge of the resort and community that can help shape an unforgettable experience during your stay with us. Click here for more information
ON-MOUNTAIN RESTAURANTS
2 total: Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro & Merry-Go-Round.
Colorado Ski Country News
24Sep
Aspen Snowmass - Jordan Curet
Aspen Snowmass announces a new pass line-up and will resume selling 2020-2021 season passes Wednesday, Oct. 7. New this year, the Valley Weekday Pass and the Valley…
22May
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14Mar
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, all Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) ski areas will be suspending their operations beginning tomorrow, Sunday, March 15, until further notice. We know that…
27Feb
Aspen Snowmass
Aspen Snowmass announces the 2020 spring events line-up that includes a variety of free events across all four mountains throughout the months of March and April.
Headlining the…
24Feb
Winter Park - Carl Frey
Spring break is around the corner, what to do? Since you’ve got the time and Colorado has the snow, we suggest hitting a few mountains to make the most of your vacation time…
14Feb
Aspen Snowmass - Tamara Susa
By R. Scott Rappold and Alec Stowell and Andy Stein
It's hard to believe now, but there was a time when everyone didn't have a camera and phone in their pocket to show…
13Feb
Aspen Snowmass - Tamara Susa
As daylight hours last longer, select lifts at all four Aspen Snowmass mountains will remain open until 4/4:15 p.m. starting Feb. 15 through the rest of the season. …
6Jan
Loge Peak - Alec Stowell
By Alec Stowell
Shortly before the new year, I got the opportunity to ski at Aspen Highlands – one of the four Aspen Snowmass ski areas. Some locals say it’s their favorite…
5Dec
Aspen Snowmass - Jeremy Swanson
Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk will open for daily operations Saturday, Dec. 7 with more than 1,000 acres of skiable terrain. Starting this weekend Aspen Snowmass…