Aspen

With four mountains to choose from, a vibrant town as a base and a distinct lack of crowds, Aspen is a must-visit destination in the mountains of Colorado.

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  • Ski lifts have been in place here since just after World War Two and the resort has gone from strength to strength ever since.

    The four mountains have something for everyone, from the vast cruising terrain on Snowmass to the gentle beginner slopes at Buttermilk, and the World Cup run on Aspen Mountain to the vast off piste potential of Highlands, the options are fantastic. All are linked by an efficient bus service, making getting around easy โ€“ there is no need for a car when you arrive.

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    Pros and cons

    • Excellent variety of terrain across four mountains
    • Loads to do in Aspen (including celebrity spotting…)
    • Efficient bus service links the mountains
    • Prices can be expensive in town and on the hill
    • Although the bus service is good, the mountains are separated
    • Not the snowiest part of the Colorado Rockies

    On the Slopes

    The town itself has a permanent population of over 7000 and is very vibrant.

    Numerous bars and restaurants make this a great base for skiing, just be sure to keep an eye on your wallet โ€“ Aspen is the destination for the rich and famous and the prices have in many places been set accordingly.

    Aspen Mountain is the home hill, directly above the town of Aspen itself. The long Silver Queen gondola runs from top to bottom, giving almost 1000m of vertical โ€“ all of which can be covered on immaculately groomed blues, or if youโ€™re looking for more of a challenge, steep gullies and tree-lined glades. In what will be a great boost to the ski area, the final go-ahead has been given to build the Pandora chairlift which will add 180 acres of skiable terrain to the upper east side of Aspen Mountain.

    Highlands is a mountain of two halves. The lower slopes offer some great beginner terrain, but the top of the mountain is what most skiers and boarders come to the sector for. Steep glades and tree runs can be found off the Deep Temerity lift, but the jewel in the crown is Highlands Bowl. This is a vast playground for off piste warriors and is served by a snowcat and a short hike.

    Buttermilk is the smallest of the four and is predominantly suited to beginners, who will enjoy the gentle groomed slopes. It is also however home to the world famous terrain park that hosts the X Games each winter โ€“ so if freestyle is your thing then be sure to head across to this area.

    The fourth area of Snowmass is the largest and could function as a ski area in its own right. You can pick up some huge vertical on mostly uncrowded slopes, which are frequently in immaculate condition thanks to the grooming team.

    Experts will really enjoy the steep terrain off the High Alpine chair and The Cirque drag, which after fresh snow can offer some of Coloradoโ€™s best off piste.

    In the Resort

    Aspen has long attracted the rich and famous, many of which have vast second homes in the town. As a result, there are some seriously sophisticated (and expensive) bars, restaurants and shops. But you need not spend the entire time rubbing shoulders with the stars โ€“ there are numerous locals bars and places to eat that are much friendlier on the wallet.
    Lots of accommodation is available in town in the form of self-catered apartments or condominiums. Cheaper options are on offer further down the valley in the towns of Basalt or El Jebel, but having a car would make a difference here. Basing yourself at Snowmass is a good alternative, but youโ€™ll be missing out on the buzz of Aspen town itself.

    Getting to Aspen

    By far the quickest way to Aspen is via Aspen-Pitkin airport, a mere couple of miles from the centre of town. You can connect through many US airports and with over 200 flights a week on offer during winter there are plenty of options to choose from. Alternatively, Denver is around a four hour drive away.
    • Aspen-Pitkin airport: 10 minutes
    • Denver airport: 4 hours

    Resort Statistics

    • Total Piste Length: 5517 acres
    • No. of Lifts: 40
    • Altitude: 2470m – 3813m

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    Season Dates & Lift Pass Prices

    Season Dates

    Aspen’s four mountains have varying opening & closing dates:

    • Aspen Mountain – 28 November 2024 to 20 April 2025
    • Aspen Highlands – 14 December 2024 to 13 April 2025
    • Buttermilk – 14 December 2024 to 6 April 2025
    • Snowmass – 28 November to 20 April 2025

    Lift Pass Prices

    Aspen’s lift passes are priced according to six different “seasons” ranging from low season (28 November to 8 December) to peak weeks (23 December to 5 January). Prices below display the range from the cheapest low season to most expensive peak season.

    Aspen is included under the Ikon Pass, and this is often the best way to save money on your adventure.

    *Every multi-day lift pass allows for those days to be used in a 10-day window from date of first scan

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    Adult $179 – 264 $477 – 732 $774 – 1284
    Child/Teen/Senior $129 – 189 $297 – 507 $474 – 834
    In Resort Prices
    Adult $179 – 264 $507 – 762 $894 – 1404
    Child/Teen/Senior $129 – 189 $357 – 537 $594 – 954
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