Buttermilk Mountain

The dichotomy of Buttermilk as the home of the X Games as well as the best beginner skiing in Colorado might be confusing at first, but trust us, the “biscuit” can handle the diversity.

The mountain is made up of 3 distinct areas: Tiehack, well-loved by uphillers throughout the day, main Buttermilk, and West Buttermilk, a mellow beginners paradise. Aspen Skiing Company hosts full moon dinners on Buttermilk select evenings throughout the winter.

Eat & Drink

On mountain restaurants include the Cliffhouse, at the top of the mountain, boasting a beautiful view of Pyramid Peak, and Buttermilk Mountain Lodge, located at the base of the hill on the main Buttermilk side.

Historical Highlights

Courtesy Aspen Historical Society

Buttermilk Mountain opened in 1958 with one lift, a T-bar lift that went to mid-way up the mountain.
In 1985 Aspen Skiing Company allowed snowboarding on the Tiehack side of the mountain on a trial basis. As the home of the X Games, you can believe that the trial went well.

In the Know

Ambassadors lead free tours every day on Buttermilk at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Meet at the Guest Services at the top of the Summit Express Lift.
Buttermilk Mountain Uphill Policy allows uphilling during mountain operational hours but requires hikers to follow all designated routes. Aspen Snowmass requires an uphill pass for on-resort uphill access.

Trail Map

Buttermilk Mountain Snow Stake

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