Snowmass

Aspen’s biggest mountain and a ski-in/ski-out village.

Snowmass is bigger than the other three Aspen mountains combined, with 4,406 ft of vertical and the 5.3-mile Longshot. Most lodging is ski-in/ski-out around Base Village and the Snowmass Mall. Elk Camp adds an alpine coaster, tubing and evening Ullr Nights. A good pick for families and groups who want to spend a week on one mountain.

The mountain

Vertical drop

4,406 ft

Summit

12,510 ft

Skiable terrain

3,342 acres

Trails

98

Lifts

20

Average snowfall

300″ a year

Longest run

5.3 mi

Snowmaking

9% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 5%
• Intermediate 48%
• Advanced 47%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Mountain coaster
• Scenic lift rides
• Ice skating
• Snowshoeing
• Cross-country
• Kids programs
• Spa

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDec 21–24 (2025 dates)Usually

  Santa’s Village

  Free visits with Santa and his reindeer at The Collective in Base Village, with carolers, pet photos and a Christmas Eve skating show.

• New Year’sDec 31, 6 pm (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Eve torchlight parade

  Up to 250 skiers carry torches down Fanny Hill while crowds watch from the Mall and Base Village. Fireworks usually follow but were canceled for conditions in 2025.

• Opening dayThu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving)

  Opening Day

  Snowmass and Aspen Mountain open for the season.

• EventDec 23, Jan 1, Feb 12 & 19, Mar 12 & 19, 5–8 pm

  Ullr Nights

  Evening gondola rides to Elk Camp for tubing, the coaster, bonfires, s’mores and a live band. Entry is $14, or $80 with unlimited tubing and coaster.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outViceroy Snowmass

  Upscale hotel and residences in Base Village, steps from the lifts.

  Slopeside
• slopesideLimelight Snowmass

  Relaxed, family-friendly hotel at the base of the Elk Camp Gondola in Base Village.

  Slopeside
• hotelStonebridge Inn

  Updated hotel a short walk from the slopes, with breakfast at Heather’s, a heated pool, hot tubs and free airport and town shuttles.

  Short walk

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Breathtaker Alpine Coaster · Mid-mountain

  Coaster by the Elk Camp Restaurant, reached by gondola. $70 for unlimited rides; reservations required.

• Tubing at Elk Camp Meadows · Mid-mountain

  Lift-served tubing lanes, daily Dec 18–Apr 4, 11 am to 3:30 pm. From $59, or $82 with the coaster.

• Elk Camp Gondola sightseeing · Base Village

  Non-skiers can ride up for lunch, views of the Maroon Bells, the coaster and tubing.

• Snowcat dinner at The Cabin · On mountain

  A snowcat ride up to the mid-mountain Cabin for a rustic dinner.

• ACES snowshoe tour · On mountain

  Two-hour naturalist-led snowshoe walk along a creek in the ski area.

• Base Village ice rink · Base Village

  Outdoor rink in Base Village with disco skate nights and a curling series.

• Cross-country skiing · 5 min drive

  Free groomed nordic trails around Snowmass Village, linked to the valley-wide network.

• Anderson Ranch Arts Center · 5 min drive

  Respected art school with galleries and talks on a ranch campus.

Après and nightlife

• Base Camp Bar & Grill

  The loud, sunny Base Village deck where the day ends for many.

• Venga Venga

  Mexican cantina at the Snowmass Mall, known for margaritas and big plates.

• The Cabin

  Mid-mountain hut with a heated deck and live music for a last stop before the run down.

• Ullrhof

  Rebuilt all-electric mid-mountain lodge, twice its old size, serving coffee through cocktails.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) · about 15 min drive
• Denver · about 4 hr
• Salt Lake City · about 6 hr

Directions in Google Maps