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Aspen/Snowmass, with two towns, four mountains (Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk), 4,993 acres, 42 lifts, 335 trails and the steepest vertical drop in Colorado, offers the best terrain and greatest variety of Rocky Mountain skiing at a single resort.

Aspen Highlands is known as the locals' favorite mountain. Located just three miles from downtown Aspen and accessible by free shuttle, Aspen Highlands' mountain features stunning views of the world-famous Maroon Bells while you ski within the White River National Forest.

Aspen Highlands continues to challenge the skills and courage of snowboarders and skiers, from beginner to expert. Steeps, glades and powder stashes drop from the sides of long, groomed cruisers. What the mountain lacks in the park/pipe department, it makes up for ten fold in the vertical area. Known for its amazing bowls, Aspen Highlands is the place for big-mountain skiing in its world famous Highland Bowl, Olympic Bowl and Steeplechase. "Where else do you think our Olympic medalists hang out?" the website boasts.

Enjoy the wide-open runs or, for the ultimate ski/snowboarding experience, step it up a level with a snowcat ride to the first access gate then continue to hike to the renowned descents of the recently expanded Highland Bowl.


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AttributesInformation
Lifts 5
Alpine Skiing yes
Skiable Area1 1010
Lift Capacity 6500 per hour
Heli Skiing no
Skiable Area2 409
Annual Snowfall1 300
Lift Type 2 Triple Chair;3 Hi-Speed Quads
Night Skiing no
Snowcat Skiing no
Annual Snowfall2 762
Cross Country no
Snowmaking 14
Snow Tubing no
Terrain Park no
Snow Boarding yes
Restricted Areas no
Leash Required no


AttributesInformation
Trails Number 131
Longest Run1 18480
Longest Run2 5633
Trail Rating Easiest : 18%;More Difficult : 30%;Most Difficult : 16%;Experts Only : 36%
Snowshoe Trails no
Half Pipe no
Base Elevation1 8040
Base Elevation2 2451
Summit Elevation1 11675
Summit Elevation2 3559
Vertical Drop2 1108


AttributesInformation
Child Care yes
Adaptive Skier yes
Ski Lessons yes
Childrens Program yes
Womens Program yes
Nearby Lodging yes


AttributesInformation
Ski Snowboard yes
Ski Rentals yes
Snowboard Rentals yes


AttributesInformation
Telephone 970 925-1220
Direction1

From Denver:

220 miles from Denver, Take I-70 west to Glenwood Springs. Take Hwy 82 to Aspen. Aspen and Snowmass are located in the picturesque Roaring Fork Valley.
Opening Date 9-Dec-06
Closing Date 1-Apr-07
Snow Phone 888 277-3676
Fax 970 920-0771
Operation Hours

Daily: 9am - 3:30pm
Toll Free 800 234-5779
Web Address http://www.AspenSnowmass.com



Hotel NameCheap RateDistance(miles)
Corbett House By Aspen Lodging 0.005.0
Fireside Home By Aspen Lodging 0.005.0
Hotel Durant 148.505.0
Hyatt Grand Aspen 0.005.0
Lift One Condominiums 247.005.0
Lift One Condominiums 247.005.0
Little Red Ski Haus Llc 229.005.0
Mountain Chalet Aspen 70.005.0
St Moritz Lodge Condominiums 33.005.0
St Regis Residence Club Aspen 639.005.0
Telemark Condominiums 0.005.0
The St Regis Aspen Resort 179.005.0
The St. Regis Aspen Resort 279.005.0
Alpenblick 1200.005.1
Independence Square Hotel 225.005.1
Independence Square Lodge By Frias 335.005.1
L Auberge D Aspen 108.755.1
Limelight Lodge 115.005.1
Residences At The Little Nell 2435.005.1
Sky Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel 129.005.1
Sky Hotel Aspen A Kimpton Htl 140.005.1
The Gant 164.005.1
Aspen Mountain Lodge 89.005.2
Aspen Residence Hotel 195.005.2
Aspen Silverglo 0.005.2
Aspen Square Condominium Hotel 125.005.2
Chateau Chaumont And Dumont 675.005.2
Hotel Aspen 119.125.2
Hotel Lenado 125.005.2
Molly Gibson Lodge 119.005.2
The Annabelle Inn 99.305.2
The Innsbruck 0.005.2
The Little Nell 256.005.2
Beaumont Inn 470.005.3
Chateau Blanc Condos 132.005.3
Chateau Roaring Fork And Chate 0.005.3
Hotel Jerome 199.195.3
Mountain House Lodge 79.005.3
The Roaring Fork Collection 0.005.3
The Inn At Aspen By Rq 109.005.4
Aspen Meadows 108.505.5
Aspen Meadows Resort 119.005.5
Hayden Lodge 209.006.7
Snowmass Lodging Company 638.006.7
Viceroy Snowmass 180.176.7
Capitol Peak Condominiums 209.006.8
Destination Resorts Snowmass 105.006.8
Laurelwood Condominiums 215.006.8
Pokolodi Lodge 99.636.8
Resortquest The Ridge-snowmass 380.006.8
Snowmass Mountain Chalet 218.756.8
The Silvertree Hotel 78.756.8
The Stonebridge Inn 142.006.8
Timberline Condominiums 115.006.8
Top Of The Village 488.006.8
Village Property Condos 0.006.8
Wildwood Lodge 148.756.8
The Crestwood Condominiums 163.009.4
Resortquest Alpenblick-aspen 0.0010.5
Purple Mountain Bed Breakfast 95.0014.1
Eagles Nest 180.0016.5
The Grand Lodge Crested Butte 93.3316.5
The Lodge At Mountaineer Squar 125.4516.5
Elevation Hotel And Spa 218.6716.6
Gateway Condominiums 0.0016.7
Crested Butte Condominiums 189.0016.8
Crested Butte Mountain Resort 189.0016.8
Westwall Lodge 319.0016.9
Black Bear Lodge 0.0018.3
Mountain Edge Condos 0.0018.3
The Buttes Condominiums 0.0018.3
Woodcreek Condominiums 0.0018.3
Aspenalt Lodge 89.0018.5
Green Drake 95.0018.6
Forest Queen Hotel 99.0018.9
The Inn At Crested Butte 148.5718.9
The Historic Redstone Inn 132.0019.8
Crested Butte Lodge And Hostel 25.1721.6
Comfort Inn And Suites 89.9926.7
Days Inn Carbondale 90.0426.7


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-02-10T12:50:42Z
Forecast at a Glance
Friday (PM)
Chance Snow Showers
Chance Snow Showers
Lo 14°F
Hi 29°F
Saturday (PM)
Snow Likely
Snow Likely
Lo 17°F
Hi 29°F
Sunday (PM)
Snow Likely
Snow Likely
Lo 14°F
Hi 25°F
Monday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 12°F
Hi 24°F
Tuesday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 11°F
Hi 25°F
Wednesday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 8°F
Hi 23°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Aspen/Sardy Field, CO Overcast May 22 2011, 10:53 pm MDT 46.0 F 63% 6.3 Miles Wind: 4
Wind Chill: 44 F (7 C)
Leadville/Lake Co., CO Fair May 22 2011, 10:53 pm MDT 34.0 F 79% 30.5 Miles Wind: 0
Wind Chill:
Sunlight, CO Snow Apr 26 2011, 10:19 pm MDT F NA 32.9 Miles Wind: 4
Wind Chill:
Eagle Co. Regional, CO Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 10:55 pm MDT 48.0 F 82% 36.8 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill:
Gunnison Co. (awos), CO Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 10:55 pm MDT 46.0 F 62% 40.1 Miles Wind: 8
Wind Chill: 41 F (5 C)
Cottonwood Pass, CO May 10 2011, 12:48 pm MDT 54.0 F 12% 42.1 Miles Wind: 12
Wind Chill: 50 F (10 C)
Copper Mountain (12,400 feet), CO Partly Cloudy May 22 2011, 8:08 pm MDT 37.0 F 75% 45.5 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill:
Central Colorado Regional Airport, CO Partly Cloudy May 22 2011, 10:55 pm MDT 46.0 F 66% 46.1 Miles Wind: 5
Wind Chill: 43 F (6 C)