# Snowmass

> Snowmass, Aspen's biggest mountain: 3,342 acres and 4,440 feet of vertical, open November 26, 2026 to April 18, 2027.

Canonical page: https://aspenprive.com/snowmass-aspen/  
Updated: 2026-11-08 · Publisher: Aspen Privé (local Aspen stay planning and concierge)

Snowmass is **3,342 acres** with **4,440 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.

## The mountain in numbers

- **Season**: November 26, 2026 to April 18, 2027.
- **Size**: 3,342 acres, 4,440 ft of vertical, summit 12,510 ft.
- **Terrain**: Wide groomers and glades for every level, plus steeps like the Cirque for experts.
- **Key lifts**: Village Express from the village, the Elk Camp Gondola and the Elk Camp six-pack.
- **Lodging**: About 95% ski-in, ski-out.

## Ski-in, ski-out, with everything ready (what Aspen Privé arranges)

Lessons for each age, rentals fitted at the house, lunch held at Elk Camp and a driver for evenings in Aspen. [Plan the week](https://aspenprive.com/contact.html?service=family-ski-week).

## Why groups choose Snowmass

- **Mixed abilities**: Beginners, confident skiers and experts can all ski the same mountain and meet for lunch. See [which mountain is yours](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-four-mountains-which-one/).
- **Families**: Ski school, rentals and childcare at the base, and lodging on the snow. See [skiing Aspen with kids](https://aspenprive.com/skiing-in-aspen-with-kids/).
- **Space**: It's larger than the other three mountains combined, so a week never runs out of new terrain.

## Eating and après on Snowmass

More in [après-ski in Aspen and Snowmass](https://aspenprive.com/apres-ski-aspen/).

- **Elk Camp**: At the top of the gondola: a big drinks list, indoor and outdoor seating and celebrations through the season.
- **The Cabin**: Under the Village Express mid-way station: comfort food, a deck, a DJ booth and a live-music stage.
- **Sam's**: On Sam's Knob: Italian food and wine, open until 3:30 p.m.
- **Ullrhof**: The expanded, all-electric lodge for a quick lunch.

## The Breathtaker Alpine Coaster

Non-skiers can ride the Elk Camp Gondola for sightseeing from November 26 to April 11. See [Aspen for non-skiers](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-for-non-skiers/).

- **Where**: Beside Elk Camp Restaurant, at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola.
- **Ride**: More than a mile of elevated track through the forest, up to 28 mph.
- **Hours**: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; daily from December 18, 2026 to April 4, 2027, plus weekends from November 26.
- **Price**: $70 to ride all day. Tubing is next to it: [tubing and sledding](https://aspenprive.com/snow-tubing-sledding-aspen/).
- **Height**: At least 38 in (97 cm) to ride as a passenger; 54–84 in (137–213 cm) to drive.

## Parking and the drive to Aspen

More in [parking in Aspen and Snowmass](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-parking/) and [Aspen without a car](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-without-a-car/).

- **Base Village garage**: First hour free, then $9 an hour to $63 a day, enforced 7 a.m.–5 p.m. in winter; no overnight parking.
- **Free park & rides**: Brush Creek Park & Ride and the Town Park/Rodeo lot, with free buses to the slopes and Aspen.
- **To Aspen**: About 20 minutes; free RFTA buses run between Snowmass and Aspen. Flying in? [Aspen airport to Snowmass](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-airport-to-snowmass/).

## Snowmass or Aspen?

See [where to stay in Aspen](https://aspenprive.com/where-to-stay-in-aspen/).

- **Stay in Snowmass if**: you want ski-in, ski-out mornings, you're travelling with children, or most of the group will ski Snowmass all week.
- **Stay in Aspen if**: evenings, restaurants and walking to dinner matter more, or the group will ski Aspen Mountain and Highlands.

## Questions

**How big is Snowmass?**  
3,342 acres with 4,440 feet of vertical and a 12,510-foot summit, the largest of Aspen's four mountains.

**When does Snowmass open for 2026–27?**  
November 26, 2026, closing April 18, 2027.

**How much is the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster in winter?**  
$70 to ride all day, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; passengers must be at least 38 inches tall.

**How far is Snowmass from Aspen?**  
About 20 minutes by car or free RFTA bus.

**Is Snowmass good for families?**  
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.

## What Aspen Privé can arrange for this

Instructors booked, rentals fitted at the house, lunches held on the mountain, and a driver for the evenings in Aspen.

- [Private ski instructor](https://aspenprive.com/private-ski-instructor-aspen/): A private lesson matched to the skier and the mountain.
- [Ski rental delivered](https://aspenprive.com/ski-rental-delivery-aspen/): Fitted at the residence, not in a shop queue.
- [Private airport transfer](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-airport-transportation/) (From $195 per vehicle): From Aspen's airport to the door in a private SUV, timed to your actual landing.
- [A driver for the evening](https://aspenprive.com/contact.html?service=evening-driver) (From $210 per hour): A car and driver on call for dinner and the night out, so nobody hunts for a taxi at midnight.

## Sources (checked September 29, 2026)

- [Aspen Snowmass: Snowmass](https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/snowmass)
- [Aspen Snowmass: Breathtaker Alpine Coaster](https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/activities/winter/breathtaker-alpine-coaster)
- [Aspen Snowmass: winter sightseeing](https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/tickets-and-passes/sightseeing-and-tickets)
- [Town of Snowmass Village: parking](https://www.snowmasstransit.com/130/Parking)
- [Snowmass (ski area)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowmass_(ski_area))

## Related

- [Aspen Highlands](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-highlands/): The experts' mountain.
- [Aspen's four mountains](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-four-mountains-which-one/): Which one to ski, and when.
- [Snowmass restaurants](https://aspenprive.com/snowmass-restaurants/): Dinner, lunch on the hill, family tables.

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