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Snowmass Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • One of Colorado’s biggest ski areas
  • Biggest vertical in USA
  • Good snow record

Great for

  • Ski in/out accommodation
  • Intermediates
  • Families

Ski Holidays in Snowmass

Worlds away from Aspen in cost and character, but only 9 miles away by location – Snowmass lives up to its name with LOTS of the white stuff, when it comes to both pistes and powder.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Denver, Jackson Hole etc.
  • Time zone
  • GMT -5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English
  • Currency
  • US Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Snowmass Stats

Top Altitude
12,510ft / 3813m
Bottom Altitude
8104ft / 2473m
Resort Altitude
2087m
Total Piste
151 miles /243km
Longest Run
5.3 miles / 8.5km
Slope Orientation
Vertical Drop
11,835ft / 3607m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

Snowmass Village was purpose built as an extension of the Aspen empire in the sixties. It’s now one of four ski areas in the group - Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk being the others – all covered by one lift pass. This is the biggest of them all with 3332 acres / 243km of terrain, which puts Snowmass among Colorado’s mega resorts – to boot, nowhere else in the USA as a lift served vertical to match this one.

Admittedly, the base area isn’t as historic, classy or characterful as Aspen proper (which is nine miles away), but if you wanted those things you’d be staying in Aspen anyway. It’s the skiing you come to Snowmass for, and the fact that you can ski straight out and back to it from 95% of the lodgings is a major draw. Surrounded by some of the most spectacular summits in Colorado, the Village is a huddle of hotels and condos with shops and restaurants around Base Village and the Snowmass Mall.

Though visitors to the Aspen area tend to spend most of their stay skiing Snowmass, the other ski areas are definitely worth devoting a day to – free shuttles run around the village and resorts to make getting around easy.

Aspen county is the nearest airport, with connections from Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco and Los Angeles among other American airports. It’s possible to drive from Denver too – the ride takes about four hours and goes right past the legendary ski resorts of Breckenridge and Vail, if you fancy taking a detour…

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Snowmass Transfer Times

Aspen–Pitkin County Airport 6.4 miles, 15 mins
Denver International Airport 220 miles, 4 hours

The nearest airport to Snowmass is Denver at 354 km or about ? by car

What's the ski area like in Snowmass?

There’s enough to fill a week’s skiing or snowboarding in Snowmass alone, but if you’re in the area it’s well worth exploring the other three ski areas too.

One of the coolest things about the slopes here is the Shrines hidden on the trees between them. The tradition started in the seventies, when memorials for the likes of Elvis and Marylyn Monroe popped up, and these days there are dozens of them hidden across all four mountains (there’s even one dedicated to the deceased grace of golf…). They aren’t marked on any of the maps, but finding them for yourself is part of the fun of it as you explore the ski areas.

If you’re learning, the ski school here is excellent. They’ll soon see you working your way down the Fanny Hill run under the Village Express and the gentle, tree-lined Funnel Bypass from the Elk Camp Gondola. Once you’re confident on Lunchline and the runs branching off it, find more greens at Buttermilk or stay in Snowmass and progress onto blue Cascade which links onto Creekside.

Nearly half of the runs here are suited to intermediates, with oodles flowing down from the Big Burn, Alpine Springs and Elk Camp chairs. Reachable via an easy hike from Elk Camp, Long Shot is the longest run at over five miles long – with markers a quarter, half and three quarters of the way down in case you need to stop for a breather.

Experts have some cracking terrain in this neck of the woods: hike over to the Burnt Mountain Glades and ski the lift-accessed runs from High Alpine and the Cirque (Gowdy’s and AMF are the area’s steepest, at 40°). For moguls, don’t miss the Powderhorn, Wildcat and Fast Draw runs from the Village Express lift. If you want to increase the difficulty, get the shuttle to Aspen Highlands for the scariest terrain in the region – the Highland Bowl here is a bucket list area for powder lovers worldwide. There are some incredible glades, powder fields and double diamonds over on Aspen Mountain too.

In the freestyle department, Snowmass has a hundred or so features across the Lowdown, Makaha and Snowmass parks. The first two can be found on the Lower Blue Grouse run and have a mix of beginner and intermediate obstacles. Snowmass Park (behind the Coney Glade chair) is expert terrain, with a 22-foot halfpipe and M and L size jibs, rails, boxes, wall rides and more. Cross country skiers, meanwhile, have 60 miles of trails.

Which other ski resorts are near to Snowmass?

The nearest ski resorts to Snowmass include Aspen, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands.

Ski Area Facts

LocationColorado, USA
Established1967
Downhill151 miles /243km
Lift Pass$834 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

5%

Intermediate Skiing

48%

Advance & Expert Terrain

47%

Snowboarding Trails

151 miles /243km100%

Snowmass Restaurants

Snowmass Après Ski

Snowmass Activites for Non-skiers

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Snowmass has around 30 retail stores stocking an amazing array of goods from designer clothes and accessories to stylish items for the home.

Aspen, just 12 miles away sports one of the world's most eclectic collections of art, fashion and unique gift items. Famous names include Luis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior and Chanel. Unfortunately for those who don't like them, there are also several furriers trading for those who do.

Best Time to Visit Snowmass

Does Snowmass do what it says on the tin with masses of the white stuff? More often than not, with top heights of 3813m, and an annual average snowfall over 7.5m in the form of glorious Colorado powder. The ski area has snowmaking on 256 acres of terrain if a top up is ever needed.

One of our favourite events here in Mardi Gras, when there’s usually an uphill, fancy dress race to Gwyn’s restaurant, a party at Elk Camp and stilt walkers, performers and a big parade at Snowmass Mall – all followed by fireworks on Fanny Hill.

What's Snowmass like at Christmas?

There’s tons going on for Christmas in Snowmass most years. Previous seasons have seen the Snowmass Mall and Base Village transformed into the North Pole, where little ones can have photos with Santa and carollers fill the air with festive music. Children can post letters to Santa at the Mall and the big tree at the chapel is usually beautifully lit. Moonlit walks often appear on the to do list, with locals celebrating at the Snowmass Chapel on Christmas Eve.

What's Snowmass like in the New Year?

If celebrating the New Year in Snowmass by skiing one of Colorado’s biggest and best areas isn’t enough, see if the tourist office is still planning a traditional festival of light torchlight parade and fireworks.

What's Snowmass like in Half-Term?

The ski in/out nature of the resort and excellent offerings for families make Half Term in Snowmass a winner – whether it’s your first week on the snow or you’ve been skiing or snowboarding for donkey’s years.

What's Snowmass like at Easter?

Some of our favourite things about Easter in Snowmass are the service at the Snowmass Chapel and Easter brunch in the local restaurants – traditions we hope to continue for years to come. The lift company often do extended openings after daylight saving time, ensuring you get a full day on the snow.

Snowmass Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Snowmass snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Snowmass snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Snowmass snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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This place really knows how to treat families. Look out for V.I.K. (Very Important Kid) mark, which represents activities and events for little ones on and off the mountains. On previous years we’ve seen sing alongs, S’mores, crafts, cookie decorating and magic shows – with much more besides. Over 20 restaurants here have special children’s menus (look out for the V.I.K. stickers in their windows) to make sure everyone enjoys their meals together.

We love that nearly all lodgings here have doorstep skiing, which makes a week with the brood so much easier. If yours are ready for ski school, the Cubs on skis program caters for tots who aren’t potty trained, while the Bears course runs for potty trained children who are happy spending more time on the slopes. Including childcare, tuition, food and drink there are half and full day options available. This isn’t your lot, with more schooling options for 5-12 year olds. Unlike the Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk areas, Snowmass also has specific courses for teenagers who’ll have a blast discovering the ski area with other teens.

The Aspen area’s biggest set of slopes is always a good idea for mixed ability groups, who will find a range of terrain for each level. Last time we checked, discounted lift tickets were available for groups of 20 or more, and there were also offers available on ski school, rentals, and meals in restaurants like Ullrhof, Two Creeks Cafe, Up 4 Pizza, Elk Camp and Sam's Smokehouse.

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How much is a ski pass in Snowmass

Maximum and minimum adult Snowmass lift pass prices ranged from $564 to $894 for 6 days access to the Snowmass ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Snowmass holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price N / A N / A N / A
6 Day Price $324 - $592 $564 - $894 $324 - $592
Age Range 7 - 12 18 - 64 65+

Getting to Snowmass

Most of our ski holidays to Snowmass packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Snowmass from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Snowmass from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Denver, Jackson Hole etc.. This table shows approximate transfer times to Snowmass from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Denver 354 km ?
EagleCounty 112 km ?
Aspen Sardy Field 10 km ?

How long is the transfer from nearest United States train station to Snowmass?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Snowmass transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Glenwood Springs 64 km 1 hour 4 minutes

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