Snowmass ski resort guide Ski area, apres-ski, things to see & do at Snowmass Village

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 into 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.


toasting marh mellows at snowmass ski resort

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 area 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 230 acres on Burnt Mountain.

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 is the second largest ski resort in Colorado
  • Aspen Mountain is great for intermediates and experts
  • Aspen Highlands has quieter slopes and excellent off-piste
  • Buttermilk is best for beginners and snowboarders

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!

back-country off-piste skiing on Aspen Mountain

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.

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Things to see & do at Snowmass

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. For some relaxtion and pampering, there are several state of the art spas and wellness facilities including the 7,000-square-foot Viceroy Snowmass spa.

Other activities include:

  • Ski bikes
  • Snowmobile tours
  • Tobogganing
  • Snow tubing at Elk Camp hill
  • Guided snowshoeing
  • Ice skating
  • Ice Age discovery centre
  • Sleigh rides
  • Aquatic centre
snow tubing at snowmass village

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.