The Mountain

Aspen Mountain Statistics

The Aspen Ski Resort is comprised of four mountains; Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Each mountain has it’s own characteristics and offers visitors a unique experience. Combined, the four mountains offer skiers and snowboarders 319 miles of trails and more than 5,000 acres of terrain! Below are the mountain statistics of each of the four mountains in Aspen Snowmass.

Aspen Mountain (Ajax)

2023 / 2024 Season

November 23, 2023 – April 21, 2024 9am – 3.30pm Daily

The identities of Aspen Mountain and the city of Aspen are intertwined. Both are rooted in a silver mining past, and both are forever moving forward in the pursuit of pleasure today. For visitors, joy can come in many forms here: excellent skiing and riding on the mountain, followed by world-class dining and shopping in town. When it comes to terrain, Aspen Mountain is unlike any other ski mountain in America, offering an abundance of options in a surprisingly compact space. A dash down the Face of Bell is a rite of passage for expert skiers the world over, while those in search of groomers can cruise down the same runs that hosted the 2017 Audi FIS World Cup Finals.

When the day is done, watch the action on the mountain fade into town at Ajax Tavern, the iconic après ski spot at the base of the Silver Queen Gondola.

Aspen Mountain Stats

Base Elevation: 7,945 ft./2,422 m
Summit Elevation: 11,212 ft./3,418 m
Vertical Rise: 3,267 ft./996 m
Terrain: 675 acres/273 hectares
Number of trails: 76
Miles/km of trails: 64 miles/103 km
Longest run: 3 miles/4.8 km
Steepest runs: Elevator Shaft section of the Silver Queen run – slope angle of 42 degrees
Snowmaking: 210 acres/85 hectares
Lifts: 8, including 1 six-passenger gondola
Uncrowded slopes: On average, 3 people per acre/ 9 people per hectare

Restaurants: 5 total – Sundeck, Bonnie’s; Ajax Tavern, Chair 9 and Element 47 at The Little Nell at the base.

Trail Difficulty

0% Beginner
48% Intermediate,
52% Advanced/Expert

SNOWMASS

2023 / 2024 Season

November 23, 2023 – April 14, 2024 9am – 3.30pm Daily

Covering 3,339 Acres (1,351 Hectares), Snowmass presents skiers and riders with every type of terrain they could possibly want: steeps, glades, moguls, top-to-bottom groomers, terrain parks and even playful kids’ trails through the trees. As a result, the mountain’s variety and accessibility have made it an easy choice for families and groups. Spend your day connecting one blue cruiser to the next and enjoying the mountain’s daily “noon groom.” Seeking adventurous terrain with a backcountry feel? Scope out the double-black glades of Hanging Valley Wall and the Cirque on the mountain’s upper reaches. Young children love how the Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center mingles fun lessons outdoors with hands-on play indoors. Meanwhile, Elk Camp comes alive with four lanes of tubing, Breathtaker coaster, excellent après ski and dinner options and lots of family fun every Friday at Ullr Nights.

Snowmass Mountain Stats

Base Elevation: 8,104 ft./2,473 m
Summit Elevation: 12,510 ft./3,813 m
Vertical Rise: 4,406 ft./1,343 m – THE MOST VERTICAL IN U.S.A.
Terrain: 3,339 acres/1,351 hectares
Number of trails: 98
Miles/km of trails: 147 miles/237 km
Longest run: 5.3 miles/8.5 km
Steepest runs: Gowdy’s and AMF – slope angle of 40 degrees
Snowmaking: 280 acres/113 hectares
Lifts: 3, including 1 eight-passenger gondola
Uncrowded slopes: On average 2 people per acre/5 people per hectare
Parks & pipes: 3 terrain parks – perfect for all levels of riding. Drop into the superpipe at the Snow Park Technologies-designed Snowmass Park; or practice in the quarterpipe at Makaha Park and try the easier rails to learn the basics in Lowdown Park.

Restaurants: 3 total – Elk Camp, Sam’s, Alpin Room

Trail Difficulty

5% Beginner
48% Intermediate,
47% Advanced/Expert

ASPEN HIGHLANDS

2023 / 2024 Season

December 9, 2023 – April 7, 2024 9am – 4pm Daily

Situated in between Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk, you will find a true original – Aspen Highlands. Rising 3,635 feet (1,108 meters) from the base area, this narrow ridge presents a dramatic reveal as you ride the chairlift up — blue and black runs dive down its flanks, while glimpses of the iconic Maroon Bells in the distance leave little doubt that you are on the one-and-only Aspen Highlands. Once you are at the top, you’ll find the real reason why this mountain is adored by locals: the hike-in terrain of Highland Bowl, rising another 717 feet above the last lift. Over at the newly renovated Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro — where the après ski scene goes into overdrive around 2 pm — rub elbows with an eclectic mix of locals, international skiers and the occasional celeb over pots of steaming fondue and glasses of champagne.

Aspen Highlands Mountain Stats

Base Elevation: 8,040 ft./2,451 m
Summit Elevation: 11,675 ft./3,559 m (top of Highland Bowl 12,392 ft/3777 meters)
Vertical Rise: 3,635 ft./1,108 m
Terrain: 1,040 acres/421 hectares
Number of trails: 144
Miles/km of trails: 84 miles/135 km
Longest run: 3.5 miles/5.6 km
Steepest runs: Go-Go Gully, Highland Bowl (description on Highlands’ Extreme Guide) – slope angle of 48 degrees
Snowmaking: 121 acres/49 hectares
Lifts: 5
Uncrowded slopes: On average, 2 people per acre/ 5 people per hectare

Restaurants: 4 total – Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro (lunches and snowcat dinners), Highlands Alehouse, Merry-Go-Round and Willow Creek Bistro

Trail Difficulty

0% Beginner
23% Intermediate,
77% Advanced/Expert

BUTTERMILK

2023 / 2024 Season

December 9, 2023 – March 31, 2024 9am – 4pm Daily

Buttermilk is one mountain with two personalities. It is best known around the world for being home to the Winter X Games and the Red Bull Double Pipe event. The mountain has become an icon for freestyle riders and skiers, who hit up the Buttermilk Park to see what they’re made of. But the mountain is also easy-going for beginners and families and represents the quieter side of Aspen Snowmass.

Here families and newbies can enjoy excellent beginner terrain, the smooth but steep advanced runs of the Tiehack area, and the amazing scenery of nearby Pyramid Peak. Try some new tricks at the Ski and Snowboard Schools, Terrain Park or the Buttermilk Terrain Park, which despite its international fame (courtesy of the X Games Aspen) still has a mellow vibe to it.

At Buttermilk, lift lines are a rare sight, allowing you to enjoy as many turns as you can squeeze into a day. At the base, the new Hideout — an innovative learning center for children — invites young kids to find their way into the sport of skiing through gentle slopes and interactive play areas.

Buttermilk Mountain Statistics

Base Elevation: 7,870 ft./2,399 m
Summit Elevation: 9,900 ft./3,018 m
Vertical Rise: 2,030 ft./619 m
Terrain: 470 acres/190 hectares
Number of trails: 44
Miles/km of trails: 21 miles/34 km
Longest run: 3 miles/4.8 km
Snowmaking: 108 acres/44 hectares
Lifts: 8, 3 hi speed quads, 1 double, 4 Ski & Snowboard School lifts
Uncrowded slopes: On average, 3.7 people per acre/ 8 people per hectare
Park & Pipe: 2 terrain parks. Buttermilk Park has over 100 features including a 22-foot superpipe and an X Games slopestyle course. For the beginner, Ski & Snowboard Schools Park (S3 Park).

Restaurants: On December 17, the newly renovated mountain will start spinning its lifts for skiers and riders. Buttermilk Mountain Lodge (formerly Bumps) and The Backyard will be open for dining and après. The new guest services building, a one-stop shop for guests to purchase tickets, dial in gear rentals, shop, and relax in the lounge, is slated to open in mid-January.