Snowmass is the largest ski resort within Aspen Snowmass’ four mountain portfolio and one of the largest Colorado Ski resorts in general. It also offers the most varied terrain, ranging from a wonderful beginner experience, to wide groomed cruisers and expert choices of Burnt Mountain and the Cirque. Snowmass is the only mountain of the four that offers a “noon-groom” popular for those that may miss ripping down the corduroy on the groomers while getting their beauty rest.
Snowmass Mountain
Eat & Drink
On mountain dining mirrors the mountain; the options are vast and varied. Options include Elk Camp, The Cabin, Sam’s, High Alpine, Alpin Room, Up 4 Pizza, Two Creeks Café, and The Hot Dogger. There are also a multitude of dining options available on the Snowmass Mall, and Base Village.
Historical Highlights
Courtesy Aspen Historical Society
- Snowmass Mountain opened in 1967 with 5 chairlifts and celebrated its 50th anniversary season during the winter of 2017-2018.
- Snowboarding was first allowed on Snowmass in 1988.
- In 1997 The Snowmass Cirque Platter lift, became the first lift to be powered solely by wind power credits.
In the Know
- First Tracks are available on Snowmass Mountain on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. Space is limited, only available to strong intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders, and a valid lift ticket is required. Be ready to load the Elk Camp Gondola at 8:00am; booking is required no later than 48 hours in advance.
- Ambassadors lead free tours every day on Snowmass at 11:00 am. The tour meets slopeside at the end of the Snowmass Mall by the trail map.
- Aspen Center for Environmental Studies offers a ski tour daily at the Wapiti Wildlife Center at 11:00am and 1:00pm. The tours are free, but a lift ticket, ski/snowboard gear, and intermediate ability are required. Tours last 45 minutes and do not require reservations.
- Aspen Center for Environmental Studies also offers a snowshoe tour daily at 10:00am and 1:00pm from the top of the Elk Camp Gondola. Tickets are available for purchase at any lift ticket office and prices are $85 adults and $63 Youth (7-17) and Seniors (over 65). Reservations are required; call ACES with questions at 970-925-5756.
- Snowmass Mountain Uphill Policy allows uphilling throughout the day but requires all traffic to obey on-mountain signage and remain on designated routes. Aspen Snowmass requires an uphill pass.
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