Snowmass Ski Resort
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
Phone: (800) 923-8920
Fax: (970) 920-1771
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-4pm
Editorial Review for Snowmass Ski Resort – by Seth Masia
The Scene
Because it's part of the Aspen complex, Snowmass has a reputation as the ultimate family vacation mountain. But don't turn small kids loose; it's too easy to get lost in the area's vastness. Lodges are almost all ski-in, ski-out--meaning no one schleps gear. Plus, there are plenty of pizza and burger joints, so no one has to cook.
The Slopes
Located anywhere else, Snowmass would be considered a major ski resort in its own right. It boasts the biggest vertical drop in the United States (4,406 feet) and sprawls across four peaks. As such, there's terrain for every level. The huge mountain invites kids to chase one another through magnificent, broad meadows and down powder bowls, bump runs and glades. A platter-pull lift at the bottom of Scooper run serves a ski-school area and group race facility.
Vital Stats
Vertical drop: 4,406 feet
Base elevation: 8,104 feet
Top elevation: 12,510 feet
Number of trails: 90
Number of lifts: 22
Skiable acres: 3,128
Beginner terrain: 6 percent
Intermediate terrain: 50 percent
Advanced terrain: 12 percent
Expert terrain: 32 percent
Snowboarding: Full facilities
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasFirst Tracks is a free program that lets you join the pros of Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen for an early-morning ride down empty, freshly groomed slopes. Every Wednesday and Friday. Reservations required.
Know Before You GoShuttles within the towns of Aspen and Snowmass are free.
When to GoNo night skiing. Half days begin at noon.
User Reviews for Snowmass Ski Resort
01/28/2003 Posted by me_whee
This place might be a "10" for somebody, but that somebody is a homebody. The snow might be natural, but the base is man-made.
11/12/2002 Posted by craigdev
I first skied around Aspen in 1964-65. Since then I've been to more ski areas than I can count. I guess I first skied Snowmass in the late 60's, and I just keep coming back. Wish I would have bought a house here!, but I love to try new things...so I've tried and tried, but everyplace else is just an also ran compared to this place. I will guaruntee...if you go to Snowmass....you absolutely will not be disapointed. Don't try to save a few bucks by going to the Summit or someplace else...THIS IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT!
Pros: huge, solitary runs, varied terrain
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