Snowmass Ski Resort Guide Ski Area, Apres-Ski, Things to See & Do at Snowmass
Overview
Snowmass is a high altitude and very popular ski resort situated in one of the top 10 largest ski areas in North America.
Ranked #1 overall ski resort by Transworld Snowboarding Magazine , Snowmass offers a wealth of activities for all ages on and off the slopes.
Snowmass Après-ski
When the lifts close for the day, the vibrant nightlife in Snowmass Village kicks in to action. The main draw is the traditional après-ski scene at the Base Camp Bar & Grill at the bottom of the Fanny Hill run with its vast sundeck and live music.
The dining options are impressive given the size of the resort with a good selection of restaurants offering local and international dishes. For a more choice of bars, clubs and restaurants, downtown Aspen is just 15 minutes away.
| Key information (local area) | |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 2473m |
| Top lift | 3813m |
| Family | |
| Beginner | |
| Intermediate | |
| Expert | |
| Piste (km) | 241 |
| Ski area (acre) | 3362 |
| Longest run | 8 km |
| Off piste | |
| Cross country | 90 km |
| Season | Nov - April |
| Snowboard parks | 3 |
| Heli Skiing | ✘ |
| Summer skiing | ✘ |
| Glacier skiing | ✘ |
| Babysitting | ✔ |
| Creche | ✔ |
| Apres ski | Lively & Fun |
Snowmass Ski Guide
If you think you could go skiing or snowboarding in Snowmass and cover every trail and piste in a week then think again - the skiable terrain in Snowmass itself spans some 3,362 acres including the new 230 acres on Burnt Mountain for the 2014/15 season.
When you add in Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands, this balloons to a massive 5303 acres covered by one lift pass! The downside is that they are not lift-linked but there is a free shuttle that hops to and from each area.
- Snowmass - the second largest ski resort in Colorado
- Aspen Mountain - intermediates and experts
- Aspen Highlands - quieter slopes and excellent off-piste
- Buttermilk - best for beginners and snowboarders
The mountain infrastructure across all 4 mountains is modern and with the high speed lifts, there is rarely a queue in sight.
Beginners
Some gentle slopes at the base of the mountain is where beginners first learn the basics before progressing further afield where there are many long and wide cruising blue runs.
Intermediate
There's no issue regarding getting bored and skiing the same run twice at Snowmass. There is literally miles and miles of fabulously long intermediate runs around the entire mountain.
Advanced
There are several double diamond runs but the best and most challenging terrain is in the back-country with cliffs, couloirs and deep powder.
Snowboard
Away from the excellent terrain parks, Snowmass is a great mountain for snowboarders with long cruising runs in every direction. For the more advanced, the back-country bowls are not to be missed.
Snowmass Village Lodging
With 95% of the chalets, ski lodges and condos on the slopes, the ski-in, ski-out accommodation in Snowmass is a firm favourite for family holidays. Everything from the lifts to the shops, bars and restaurants are on your door-step. From luxury chalets rentals to more affordable condominiums, Snowmass caters for all budgets.
Spa & Wellness
Snowmass Village has several state of the art spas and wellness facilities including the 7,000-square-foot Viceroy Snowmass spa that offers a range of treatments from Ute Indian-inspired therapies to contemporary beauty rituals - the perfect tonic after a good day on the slopes.
Things to See & Do
For younger children, Snowmass offers a dedicated Family Zone with interactive trails plus there is The Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center and the Buttermilk Terrain Park where they can learn to jib!
Off the slopes, there are plenty of other activities to keep children and adults entertained and not to be missed is the Ice Age Discovery Centre.
- Ski bikes
- Snowmobile tours
- Tobogganing
- Snow tubing at Elk Camp hill
- Guided snowshoeing
- Ice skating
- Ice Age discovery centre
- Sleigh rides
- Aquatic centre
Mychaletfinder's view on Snowmass Village, Colorado
Snowmass is a ski resort for everyone to enjoy on and off the slopes. In a nutshell, its great fun, family friendly, offers superb skiing with guaranteed snow and provides the ultimate in ski-in, ski-out accommodation.
