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Aspen Ski Resort Guide

Aspen, United States

Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift3,490m
Resort Height2,420m
 Nearest AirportsAspen and Vail/Eagle
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Aspen

The ski area of Aspen is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 2,420m.

Summary

Aspen has direct access to 200 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 2,420m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,490m, 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 7cm, expected on 9 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Aspen Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
23
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
26
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
27
Cross Country
Total Length
80km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
8

Altitudes & Slopes

Aspen Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,490m
Resort Altitude (Aspen)2,420m
Lowest Piste2,380m
Max Vertical1,110m

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

Ratings for Aspen
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 November 21, 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.

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