Aspen Snowmass ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Colorado, United States · Base 8,114 ft · Summit 12,510 ft · Vertical 4,397 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Aspen Snowmass snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 4 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 4 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22 after a strong start at 143% of normal snowfall.
On the Ikon Pass and great for intermediates, avoid the busy week of Dec 27.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Aspen Snowmass
How much snow does Aspen Snowmass get?
About 300 inches in an average season. The snowiest months are usually December, January and March, with about 51 inches each.
When is the best time to ski Aspen Snowmass?
For the most snow, December through March; January is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Aspen Snowmass good for beginners?
10% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 63% intermediate and 28% advanced or expert. There is enough easy terrain to learn on, but it isn't a beginner specialist.
Is Aspen Snowmass on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Aspen Snowmass is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for intermediates
■ Beginner 10% · ■ Intermediate 63% · ■ Advanced 28%
99 mapped runs (about 74 miles) and 19 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE), about 0.1 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Buttermilk Colorado · 4 mi
- Aspen Highlands Colorado · 6 mi
- Aspen Mountain Colorado · 8 mi
- Crested Butte Colorado · 21 mi
- Sunlight Mountain Colorado · 25 mi
- Beaver Creek Colorado · 36 mi
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