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, Lynn Britt Cabin, Ullrhof, Sam’s, High Alpine, Alpin Room, Up 4 Pizza, and Two Creeks Café. 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. This is free, but space is limited and is only available to upper-level intermediate skiers and snowboarders, ages 11 and older. Call for reservations 970-923-0560 or stop by the information desk in the Snowmass Ticket Pavilion. Must have a valid lift ticket and be ready to load the Elk Camp Gondola at 8:00am.
- Ambassadors lead free tours every day on Snowmass. 11:00am tour leaves from the top of the Village Express Lift.
- Aspen Center for Environmental Studies offers a ski tour daily from the Wapiti Wildlife Center at 11:00am and 1:00pm. The Tours are free, but a lift ticket and ski/snowboard gear 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 $75 adults, and $56 Youth (7-17) and Seniors (over 65). No reservations are necessary.
- Snowmass Mountain Uphill Policy allows uphillers throughout the day but requires all traffic to obey on-mountain signage and remain on designated routes. Aspen Snowmass will be requiring an Uphill Pass for details and how to purchase click here.
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