Why Aspen Snowmass is Highly Rated for Ski Schools

Aspen Snowmass has truly earned its 2025 silver award for Best Ski Schools in North America with an impressive 4.67/5.00 rating, setting a high standard for instruction across North America. The resort's exceptional teaching quality shines through its team of globally recognised trainers and dedicated instructors, many of whom have been teaching there for generations. Michael, a former ski instructor at Snowmass, explains that "the ski school is the envy of every mountain in North America... the entire school is filled with the best of the best." This expertise translates into comprehensive lesson programs across all four mountains, with Buttermilk offering the perfect learning environment for beginners while still providing pathways to progress to more challenging terrain at Snowmass, Aspen, and Highlands.

What truly distinguishes Aspen Snowmass's ski schools is their tailored approach to different skill levels and exceptional learning facilities. Advanced instruction extends to expert terrain like the legendary Highlands Bowl. Jordan, an intermediate skier from Canada, highlights that "staff and coaches are super friendly and nice," creating a supportive learning environment. The resort's commitment to teaching excellence extends across all four mountains, each offering specialised instruction – from Buttermilk's beginner-friendly slopes to Snowmass's varied terrain that allows families with different abilities to enjoy vacations together, as mentioned by Shawn, an expert skier in our community.

Want to know if this resort is right for you? Read our full resort guide to see how Aspen Snowmass stacks up across all 20 of our community-rated categories!