Snowmass
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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
CAT Skiing
No
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
13Feb
Photo by Jeremy Swanson at Aspen Snowmass.
Looking for an opportunity to bring along your four-legged friend on a ski vacation? Or just want to spend your midday ski break playing with someone else'…
8Feb
Photo taken at Copper Mountain.
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31Jan
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Colorado is home to some of the most breathtaking views and scenic mountain vistas in the world, and Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA…
28Jan
Photo taken by Deanna TreVizo and provided courtesy of Sunlight Mountain Resort.
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23Jan
Second Shift Skiing Another Option to Visit Colorado’s High Country
Photo credit: Jeremy Swanson, Aspen Snowmass
Click here to download high res photo: bit.ly/CSCUSAHalf-Day.
For guests seeking an…
21Jan
Photo by Carl Frey at Winter Park Resort.
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10Jan
January Highlights Include Avalanche Dog Demonstrations, Helmet Safety, Ski with a Patroller Days and More
Photo credit: Dave Camara, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
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8Jan
Photo Credit Top Row (L-R): Telluride Ski Resort; Casey Day, Loveland Ski Area
Bottom Row: Samuel Bricker, Wolf Creek Ski Area; Jeremy Swanson, Aspen Snowmass; Grady James, Purgatory ResortClick…
7Jan
Colorado ski areas are celebrating January’s Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month by introducing newcomers to skiing and riding with great deals and discounts.
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