Snowmass Mountain

Snowmass Mountain is the largest of the four Aspen/Snowmass ski areas.  At Snowmass, you'll find terrain and conditions for the whole family!  Snowmass has made many wonderful on-mountain improvements over the past few years.  A new 12 foot half pipe for those learning to ride was completed last season.  Drop in and experience the excitement!  Other recent improvements include the high speed quad chairlift at Sheer Bliss , the new Elk Camp gondola, and the restaurant atop of the Village Express Chair - Sam's Smokehouse with awe inspiring views!    

Snowmass Mountain is known for several things including its family friendly atmosphere, wide open groomers and its 3 terrain parks.  Terrain parks include 1 superpipe and 1 beginner pipe and now a new half-pipe!

 

The best choice for Snowmass lodging is at The Timberline Condominiums. The Timberline's Ski in/ski out location is convenient and above all the hustle bustle below -- the Timberline provides Snowmass condo lodging that is above it all!

Here are a few facts about Snowmass Ski Area:

Season Dates: November 24, 2011 - April 15, 2012

Lift Hours: Vary based on the lift and location on the mountain, with the Sky Cab opening at 8 am, the Cirque at 10 am, and  the Village Express and Big Burn lifts opening at 8:30 am.  All other lifts open at 9 am.  In the Spring, there are extended afternoon hours with the Elk Camp Gondola, Village Express and Sheer Bliss chairs remaining open until 4pm daily. Sunset  Spring Skiing will debut in March 2011, with lifts open until 6:00 p.m. on at least one Friday afternoon per month. 
  
Base Elevation: 8,104 feet

Summit Elevation: 12,510 feet

Vertical Rise: 4,406 feet

Terrain:  3,132 acres with 91 trails

Miles of Trails: 147 miles

Longest Run: 5.3 miles

Steepest Runs: Gowdy's and AMF (40 degree slope angle)

Types of Trails: easiest: 6%, more difficult: 50%, most difficult: 12%, expert: 32%

Annual Snowfall: 300 inches

Lifts: 24 total lifts with 21 primary and 3 secondary.  1 eight-passenger gondola, 1 high-speed six passenger chair, 1 six-passenger pulse gondola, 6 high-speed quads, 2 quads, 3 doubles, 5 magic carpets, 2 ski/snowboard school lifts.  Secondary lifts include 1 double and  2 platter pulls.