Why Aspen Snowmass is Highly Rated for Snowboarders

Aspen Snowmass looks after snowboarders. Our snowboard community have shown their appreciation by naming Aspen Snowmass as 2025's Best in North America for Snowboarders. A rating of **4.82 is only made possible by the sheer variety of terrain offered across the four incredible mountains. Expert snowboarder Charlotte points out that these "endless terrain options" cater to every level of rider, while Jack, another expert snowboarder, explains that "no matter what you want to ride that day, Snowmass will have it." The resort particularly excels with its world-class terrain parks—Buttermilk hosts the X-Games and boasts "one of the best and largest terrain parks out there." For freestyle enthusiasts, Olivia, an advanced snowboarder, highlights that "they make sure to keep it well-groomed in the important areas and have a great park!" Beyond the manicured features, the resort offers incredible natural terrain, with advanced snowboarder Maxwell praising both Aspen and Snowmass mountains as "some of the best in not just Colorado but the rest of the world."

What truly makes Aspen Snowmass a paradise for snowboarders is the combination of quality riding and vibrant boarder culture. Expert snowboarder Ilexa describes "amazing terrain, great vibes" while acknowledging it comes with "expensive price tags." The diversity of riding options is remarkable—from the park-focused Buttermilk to the challenging terrain at Aspen Highlands with its legendary bowl. Our reviewers mention that powder zones are exceptional, with Connor noting the excellent "trees, groomers and powder runs," calling the switch from East Coast riding to Aspen "the biggest game-changing experience in my life." Brayden, an advanced snowboarder, summarizes the appeal perfectly: "Long top to bottom runs to get some speed, semi-backcountry runs to find fresh powder, terrain parks to test your skills and so much more," with a "stoke that happened on mountain" continuing into the vibrant après scene—completing the ideal snowboard destination.

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!