Ski Holidays in Aspen, USA
Aspen has risen to become one of the most well known and loved ski resorts in the world and now incorporates the four separate areas of Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk between the 2 towns of Aspen and Snowmass. The local airport is in the middle of Aspen town which means no transfer is needed into resort. Popular hotels in Aspen include The Little Nell, Limelight Hotel, Hotel Aspen, The Gant, St Regis and Aspen Square.
Resort Statistics
Level | Rating | Runs |
---|---|---|
Beginners | 44 | |
Intermediates | 135 | |
Advanced | 156 | |
Snowboarders | ||
Total Runs | 335 |
- Off piste
- Families
- Non-skiers
- Groups
Resort Altitude | 2385m |
Highest Lift | 3790m |
Total Piste | 184km |
Longest Run | 7km |
Directions of Slopes | All |
Total Lifts | 42 |
Gondolas/Cable cars | 6 |
Chairlifts | 30 |
Drag Lifts | 6 |
Snow Parks | 8 |
Aspen Ski Resort
For ski holidays in Aspen there is plenty to do in this busy and glamorous resort. Excellent restaurants are never in short supply and the apres ski scene for ski holidays in Aspen is lively and friendlier than most European resorts.
Skiing in Aspen
Ski holidays in Aspen are ideal for all levels of skier. Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands are probably the best places to learn due to the number of greens and blues, but any part of the resort will yield something for beginners on ski holidays in Aspen. The ski school is internationally renowned and reckoned to be one of the best in the world. Intermediates will find something in each area and experts will positively salivate at all the opportunities for deep powder bowls and off piste challenges. Snowboarders will find excellent facilities in Snowmass, Highlands and Buttermilk on their ski holidays in Aspen, with a special riders guide provided to help boarders find the best runs and parks.
Other activities to do in Aspen
- Tubing
- Powder tours
- Snowcat excursions
- First tracks
- Shoeshoe tours
- Cross-country skiing