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Snowmass
The largest of Aspen's four mountains and a village built around it. How the mountain works, where families base themselves, and how Snowmass fits a stay in Aspen.
The largest of Aspen's four mountains and a village built around it. How the mountain works, where families base themselves, and how Snowmass fits a stay in Aspen.
Snowmass is 3,362 acres with 4,406 feet of vertical and a 12,510-foot summit: by far the largest of the four Aspen Snowmass mountains. It opens November 26, 2026 and closes April 18, 2027. Around 95% of Snowmass lodging is ski-in, ski-out, which is why families and groups base themselves here.
Mountain facts and dates are from Aspen Snowmass, checked September 2026; acreage and vertical from the ski area's published figures. Snowmass Village is about 20 minutes from downtown Aspen by car or free bus.
Paul Montiel · Aspen · Updated September 2026
Beginners, confident skiers and experts can all ski the same mountain and meet for lunch. See which mountain is yours.
Ski school, rentals and childcare at the base, and lodging on the snow. See skiing Aspen with kids.
It's larger than the other three mountains combined, so a week never runs out of new terrain.
More in après-ski in Aspen and Snowmass.
At the top of the gondola: a big drinks list, indoor and outdoor seating and celebrations through the season.
Under the Village Express mid-way station: comfort food, a deck, a DJ booth and a live-music stage.
On Sam's Knob: Italian food and wine, open until 3:30 p.m.
The expanded, all-electric lodge for a quick lunch.
Non-skiers can ride the Elk Camp Gondola for sightseeing from November 26 to April 11. See Aspen for non-skiers.
More in parking in Aspen and Snowmass and Aspen without a car.
you want ski-in, ski-out mornings, you're travelling with children, or most of the group will ski Snowmass all week.
evenings, restaurants and walking to dinner matter more, or the group will ski Aspen Mountain and Highlands.
3,362 acres with 4,406 feet of vertical and a 12,510-foot summit, the largest of Aspen's four mountains.
November 26, 2026, closing April 18, 2027.
$70 to ride all day, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; passengers must be at least 38 inches tall.
About 20 minutes by car or free RFTA bus.
Yes. It has terrain for every level, ski school and rentals at the base, and about 95% of its lodging is ski-in, ski-out.
Instructors booked, rentals fitted at the house, lunches held on the mountain, and a driver for the evenings in Aspen.
A private lesson matched to the skier and the mountain.
Fitted at the residence, not in a shop queue.
From Aspen's airport to the door in a private SUV, timed to your actual landing.
A car and driver on call for dinner and the night out, so nobody hunts for a taxi at midnight.
Lessons, rentals fitted at the house, lunches, and a quiet evening for the parents.
A snowcat for your group only, a guide, lunch in the trees and untracked snow all day.
From the aircraft door to a warm, stocked house, with nothing to carry and nothing to chase.
Yoga in the morning light, a massage after lunch, and dinner cooked at the house.
Aspen Snowmass: Snowmass · Aspen Snowmass: Breathtaker Alpine Coaster · Aspen Snowmass: winter sightseeing · Town of Snowmass Village: parking · Snowmass (ski area) — checked September 29, 2026.
Tell us your dates and who's skiing. We'll book the lessons and build the rest of the week around the mountain.
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