Snowmass
open summer
At 4,406 vertical feet, Snowmass has the most in the country. And with 3,132 acres of terrain, 91 trails, 21 chairlifts and access to your choice of cruisers, glades, steeps, terrain parks, and halfpipes, you'll have to come back for more. Grab seconds at our restaurants too; on-mountain at Sam's Smokehouse at the top of the Village Express chair, or in the base village at Sneaky's Tavern adjacent to The Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center.
Annual Snowfall:
300 in / 762 cm
Base Elevation:
8,104 ft / 2,470 m
Summit Elevation:
12,510 ft / 3,813 m
Hours of Operation
Monday - Sunday:
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Season Dates:
Skiable Area:
3,132 acres / 1,267 hectares
# of trails:
Snowmaking:
256 acres / 104 hectares
Bowl Skiing
Yes
Best Known For
Wide-open, groomed cruising and family-friendly activities. Snowmass has long been rated one of the best family ski areas in North America.
Colorado Ski Country News
18Sep
Photo Credit: Jeremy Swanson, Aspen SnowmassClick here for high res photo: bit.ly/CollegeDeals2018.
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Arapahoe Basin's 18-hole disc golf course.
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