Aspen Ski Resort Guide
Aspen, United States
Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,490m11,450ft |
| Resort Height | 2,420m7,940ft |
| Nearest Airports | Aspen and Vail/Eagle |
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Aspen
The ski area of Aspen is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 2,420m7,940ft.
Summary
Aspen has direct access to 200 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,420m7,940ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,490m11,450ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Aspen is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Aspen.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Go-Go Gully, Highland Bowl'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Aspen?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm2in, expected on 26 November.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Aspen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 26 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 27 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 80km50 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Aspen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,490m11,450ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Aspen) | 2,420m7,940ft |
| Lowest Piste | 2,380m7,808ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,110m3,642ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Aspen has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Aspen?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Sweet Grass, Colorado.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Aspen is Aspen, 8 minutes drive away.
Vail/Eagle, Grand Junction, Salt Lake City and Montrose airports are all within three hours drive.
Aspen is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 24,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 490 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Aspen open?
Opened (since 21 November 2024).
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
