Buttermilk
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Buttermilk built its legacy on wide-open and gently rolling trails that cater to beginners and families. Today, Buttermilk remains famous from hosting the ESPN Winter X Games and being voted #1 by Transworld Snowboarding Magazine Reader's Poll for the best park and pipe. Buttermilk's 22-foot superpipe in the legendary terrain park does not disappoint, as many X Games winners, Olympians and up-and-comers can attest.
Annual Snowfall:
200 in / 508 cm
Base Elevation:
7,870 ft / 2,399 m
Summit Elevation:
9,900 ft / 3,018 m
Hours of Operation
Monday - Sunday:
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Season Dates:
–Skiable Area:
470 acres / 190 hectares
# of trails:
Snowmaking:
108 acres / 44 hectares
Best Known For
Buttermilk is home to the Winter X Games, The Crazy T'rain Park and X Games superpipe. You will also find beginner terrain making Buttermilk an excellent learning mountain for new skiers and snowboarders.
WHAT SETS BUTTERMILK APART?
Host mountain of the Winter X Games for 13 years in a row
The unexpected mixture of family-friendly beginner runs and legendary terrain park challenges.
VISITORS LOVE
Long, easy-going green and blue cruisers from top to bottom.
LOCALS LOVE
- The Tiehack section’s underrated advanced terrain
- Spring rolls and Mongolian BBQ at The Cliffhouse
SKI & 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.
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