Buttermilk Ski Resort Guide
Buttermilk, United States
Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,018m |
| Resort Height | 2,399m |
| Nearest Airports | Aspen and Vail/Eagle |
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Buttermilk
The ski area of Buttermilk is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 2,399m.
Summary
Buttermilk has direct access to a total of 9 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,399m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,018m, 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
Buttermilk is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Buttermilk.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Buttermilk is 8km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Buttermilk?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 19 November.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Buttermilk Ski Area
| Cross Country Total Length | 80km | |
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| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Buttermilk Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,018m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 2,399m |
| Resort Altitude (Buttermilk) | 2,399m |
| Max Vertical | 619m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Buttermilk has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west and east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Buttermilk?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Town of Athelstane, Sheridan.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Buttermilk is Aspen, 9 minutes drive away.
Vail/Eagle, Grand Junction 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 nine ski lifts are able to uplift 7,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 490 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Buttermilk open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
