Aspen Snow mass has a wide range of terrain for any level of skier or snowboarder across the 4 mountain. Buttermilk is designed for the park skiers / snowboarders and those who are beginners with lots of easy runs for those to gain confidence and develop. Snowmass has a wide range of slopes for all levels from greens for beginners to double blacks for your expert level skiers and boarders with some off-piste mixed in there as well. Aspen highlands is where the off-piste is really at. Aimed towards the more advanced and expert level skiers and snowboarder for both the groomed runs and off-piste in the bowl. Aspen I would say is the most challenging mountain but also one of the most fun for me as an advanced skier that enjoys going off-piste as well. The one main drawback for aspen is the cost of apre-ski it is very expensive with drinks tending to start at $8 for a pint and cocktails being evening more expensive. There is a lot of options however especially in aspen where most of the bars tend to close at 2am at the latest. Karaoke at silver city on a Monday night being a highlight although very busy. Food wise you have a massive selection from classic American to sushi to Italian. Most of it being reasonably priced for where you are. il poggio being the best Italian restaurant Ive been to although very difficult to get a reservation last minute.

Aspen and Snowmass have a bit of something for everyone. 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. When I last visited the stoke that happened on mountain continued at Ranger Station. Aspen is never crowded (besides x-games) but is a bit pricey so I would recommend the IKON pass if you go. Overall one of my favorite places to ride.

The best mountain in the US. No other mountain offers amazing park, tree, and off-piste terrain like Snowmass. Truly had a run for ever rider out there, beginner to expert

Aspen mountain as well as Snowmass mountain are some of the best in not just Colorado but the rest of the world! The towns are built around a curated rocky mountain experience with fine dining great bars and slopes open during the day with basically not a line! Yes it is expensive but its about the experience of this luxury ski town.

Take it from me, a local and former ski instructor at Snowmass! You will absolutely LOVE it in Aspen/Snowmass!!! The great thing about Aspen/Snowmass is that you have lots of choices, be it terrain, accommodation, nightlife and more. Buttermilk is the perfect mountain to progress your skills on for beginners, and a paradise for terrain parks. Ajax and Highlands are an experts dream with extreme terrain laps made easy with the Temerity and Heros lifts, and the legendary Highlands Bowl should be on every skiers bucket list. And dont forget Snowmass, which has an endless variety of terrain for all skiers/boarders. The Apres scene is pretty good too! Home team BBQ at Buttermilk and the Highlands Ale House are great spots for eats and drinks at the end of the day. Snowmass has the Mall and the Base Village with an endless variety of restaurants and eateries. And then there is Aspen Mountain, world famous for its nightlife and restaurants, all right at the base of the mountain. Another great thing is that these mountains are rarely crowded. They are far enough away from Denver that they dont experience the throngs of weekend warriors. Apart from a handful of peak days, you will find plenty of space to ski and ride! One big drawback is that the mountains are all separated from each other, requiring additional transportation to get from one to the other. However, the RFTA bus system is world class, offering fast, frequent rides between all mountains, all free of charge. The ski school is the envy of every mountain in North America (I might be a little biased). From top to bottom, the entire school is filled with the best of the best. Globally recognized trainers lead the program, and many instructors have been teaching here for generations. The snow is very consistent. The mountains average around 400in per year, and the snow is usually pretty dry, which makes for very fluffy pow days! The biggest (and pretty much the only) downside to Aspen/Snowmass is the cost. Lift tickets, both daily and season passes, are among the highest prices in the world. Group lessons are $300-$400 per person, and a private easily clears $1k. Hotels and restaurants are priced sky high, as well as flights in and out of the Airport. But hey, its Aspen, what else were you expecting? If youre trying to be budget conscious, you can stay in nearby towns in the Valley, such as Basalt, Carbondale or Glenwood, but they are definitely a solid drive from the mountains (25, 40, and 55 mins respectively). Despite the high cost, truly this is an amazing place to visit and explore. You WILL get what you pay for. There is a lot for every type of skier/boarder to enjoy.

Aspen Snowmass is a premier ski destination offering diverse terrain across its four mountains: Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Snowmass is perfect for families and intermediates, while Aspen Highlands attracts advanced skiers with the iconic Highland Bowl. Buttermilk is ideal for beginners and also hosts the X Games, and Aspen Mountain challenges intermediate to expert skiers with beginner terrain. The dry, fluffy powder makes skiing here exceptional, especially mid-season. The resort boasts high-speed lifts and excellent grooming, but its luxury appeal can make it pricey. A hot tip is to explore the après-ski scene in Aspens downtown for vibrant dining and nightlife.

Aspen Snowmass, which encompasses four mountains; Aspen, Snowmass, Buttermilk, Highlands(in no particular order and ALL FOUR ARE ACCESSED WITHA SINGLE DAY PASS!!!!). Aspen, the crown jewel of the four resorts. Has no green runs. Let me say that again. NO GREEN RUNS. And the runs that lead you to the base, would be considered steep to most beginners. Let alone the Little Nell run. Which is considered to be one of the top 10 most dangerous runs in the United States. Its not a beginner mountain. That being said most of the runs are very short, unless youre going top to bottom. With pretty short lift lines you can get a lot of riding done in a day. And if you know your way around or know someone, who knows their way around. You can link double black runs almost the entire way down. Or you can go over to Heros lift and have access to double blacks, with a four minute chair ride back up. And yes everything youve heard about Aspen, is true. The cost, the celebrities, the fashion, the nightlife ALL of it. The next mountain in line of mountains incorporated on your day pass, heading down the road is Aspen Highlands. Known for its incredible hike-able terrain, The Highlands Bowl. Getting you almost 13,000 above sea level. And having some of the best powder days known to man. Its insane Apres life, Cloud Nine, where youre likely to get more wet from champagne than anywhere else in the world. As the number one seller of Vevue in the world. And its only open for 3 months out of the year. Oh and The Highlands closing party. Undoubtedly one of the biggest apres parties in the world, just google it. As far as in bound terrain, you can expect similarities to Aspen. NO GREENS. ITS NOT A BEGINNER MOUNTAIN. And yes you need to be able to ski to get to Cloud Nine, as well as a reservation. Usually made 6 months in advance(but its definitely worth a look). The next mountain is Buttermilk. Known for hosting the X-Games. So its got arguably, some of the best terrain parks in the world. Ranging from beginner, all the way to professional level. Buttermilk is also known as the beginner mountain of the four. With mostly green runs. Its a great place to get a lesson and learn to ski or snowboard. There is also another side to Buttermilk, known as Tiehack. With the mountains only black runs. Its a great preparation for Aspen or Highlands. Now the biggest thing to be aware of on Buttermilk, are the ski school snakes. These long line of usually beginner skiers, are best avoided if possible. If someone in that snake makes extended eye contact with you. Be aware youre in their way. If you dont understand why that is. You should probably take a lesson and learn. The last mountain heading down the road is Snowmass. Known as the most versatile of the four. With the most array of terrain difficulties. All the way from The Hanging Valley, to the Burnt Mountain Glades, to The Campground Chair lift. These areas accessing some amazing single and double black diamonds. With both Hanging Valley and Burnt Mountain Glades, having hike-able in-bound terrain similar to the Highlands Bowl. With Burnt Mountain Glades hosting North Americas longest run, Long Shot. At a little over five miles long, its a LEG BURNER. Snowmass also has some amazing intermediate runs, that can be accessed from The Big Burn and The Elk Camp chair lifts. Also both accessing some amazing intermediate to advanced tree runs. And two awesome beginner areas. The Meadows, which has very mellow greens. As well as, a tubing hill area. And an Alpine Roller coaster. And yes it operates in the winter(conditions pending on the track). Both of these activities require reservations. Which can usually be made the day of, unless its in a peak time of year. Then it would be best recommended to make a reservation in advance. And with a great dinning area, known as the elk camp restaurant. This areas has a lot to offer to those who arent inclined to skiing or snowboarding. And all of this is accessible by the Elk Camp Gondola, which foot traffic is alpine on to access this wonderful beginner area. And finally Snowmass does have an amazing terrain park as well. Not quite as big as Buttermilk. But with levels ranging just like Buttermilk, beginner to professional. With all of these features, Snowmass is known more as the family mountain. All four of these mountain are within a 20 minute ride, Snowmass to Aspen being the farthest distance to travel. Also the Roaring Fork Transportation, which is the areas local transportation. IS FREE BETWEEN ALL FOUR MOUNTAINS!!!! So with access to FOUR MOUNTAINS, an amazing apres and night life scene, amazing food and incredible skiing. Id put Aspen Snowmass towards the top of my bucket list resorts to check out.

Its some of the best snow Ive seen. Its a little expensive but definitely worth it. You could spend a few days exploring here.

I've been skiing in Colorado for my entire life and Snowmass has been my favorite by far. It has a really great variety of slopes however, I will say that they are mostly blues and blacks and overall this is not the most beginner friendly mountain out there. That being said, I still believe any beginners will have a solid amount of slopes to go on. The scenery is absolutely stunning, the aspen trees make you feel like you're in a fairy tale. The cirque has really fun extreme terrain. Since it's four hours away, Aspen usually isn't all that busy. If your an intermediate to expert skiier I think that you'll love this mountain because it offers a wide variety of fun and challenging slopes! If you only get to go to one resort in CO, I highly reccomend this one. It's definitely a little more expensive to stay in Aspen however, you can stay in glenwood springs and it's only an hour away.

Snowmass has the best terrain in Colorado with something for everyone, including experts. The resort is well laid out, and you can easily avoid crowds by sticking to more advanced terrain. Powder stashes last for days after a storm too. I also love the food here. The prices are expensive, but similar to other resorts. The difference is quality. If Im paying $30 for lunch its nice to have high quality gourmet food and not frozen chicken tenders. I also highly recommend the on slope dining for a higher end experience.