Aspen/Snowmass is an expansive winter resort complex located in Pitkin County in western Colorado in the United States. Owned and operated by the Aspen Skiing Company it comprises four skiing/snowboarding areas on four adjacent mountains in the vicinity of the towns of Aspen and Snowmass Village. The four areas collectively form one of the most famous winter resorts in the world and are annually the destination for visitors from all over the world.
The four ski areas of the complex are:
* Aspen Mountain, the oldest of the four areas, located on Bell Mountain and the Aspen Mountain above the town of Aspen.
* Aspen Highlands, located on Highland Peak and Loge Peak just north of Aspen.
* Buttermilk, a low altitude family-oriented ski area just north of Aspen Highlands.
* Snowmass, the largest of the four areas (bigger than the other three combined), located near Snowmass Village.
2009-2010 Operating Dates:
Snowmass & Aspen Mountain: November 26, 2009 - April 11, 2010
Aspen Highlands & Buttermilk: December 12, 2009 - April 4, 2010
Sixty-plus years after dedicating the first chairlift on Aspen Mountain, Aspen/Snowmass continues to deliver.
Anyplace else this would be four separate vacations. Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk – with over 5,300 acres of terrain and boundless dining and nightlife, there are more than enough reasons to visit the most exciting winter escape in the world. Four mountains, one lift ticket – experience The Power of Four.
With over $130 million in on-mountain improvements in the last six years including 11 new lifts, two new gondolas, the industry-leading Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center, three new restaurants, two superpipes, additional terrain, 100% hands-free gates with NEW direct-to-lift capabilities, the new Snowmass base village and the best skiing and riding experience anywhere, there has never been a better time better time to visit to Aspen/Snowmass.
100% Hands-Free
New this year, skiers and riders will access all four mountains using 100% automated gates – a total of 40 gates at all access points on the mountains. Automated gates with the latest technology means guests spend less time in lift lines and more time skiing and riding! With hands-free gates put your pass in your pocket and never take it out again.
Aspen/Snowmass Best Snowboarding and Skiing
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Aspen/Snowmass Best Snowboarding and Skiing
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