Aspen Highlands, Colorado
Steep and Simple Combined
Aspen/Snowmass, with two towns, four mountains (Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk), 4,993 acres, 42 lifts, 335 trails and the steepest vertical drop in Colorado, offers the best terrain and greatest variety of Rocky Mountain skiing at a single resort.
Aspen Highlands is known as the locals' favorite mountain. Located just three miles from downtown Aspen and accessible by free shuttle, Aspen Highlands' mountain features stunning views of the world-famous Maroon Bells while you ski within the White River National Forest.
For over 50 years, Aspen Highlands has enjoyed a reputation as a local's favorite and the best kept secret of the valley. Head up 12,392 to the summit of Highland Bowl for some controlled backcountry fun or head to the new Deep Temerity lift area to enjoy the newest terrain at the area. Top to bottom, Aspen Highlands is home to some of the best big-mountain terrain in Colorado.
Enjoy the wide-open runs or, for the ultimate ski/snowboarding experience, step it up a level with a snowcat ride to the first access gate then continue to hike to the renowned descents of the recently expanded Highland Bowl.
| Mountain Statistics for Aspen Highlands |
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| Base Elevation: |
8,040 ft |
(2,451 m) |
| Summit Elevation: |
11,675 ft |
(3,559 m) |
| Vertical Drop: |
3,635 ft |
(1,108 m) |
| Skiable Area: |
1,028 acres |
(416 hectares) |
| Annual Snowfall: |
300 in |
(762 cm) |
| Longest Run: |
18,480 ft |
(5,633 m) |
| Snowmaking: |
14 % |
| Number of Lifts: |
5 |
| Uphill Lift Capacity: |
6,500 per hour |
| Types of Lifts: |
2 Triple Chair
3 Hi-Speed Quads |
| Number of Trails: |
118 |
| Trail Ratings for Aspen Highlands |
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| Easiest: |
 |
18% |
| More Difficult: |
 |
30% |
| Most Difficult: |
 |
16% |
| Experts Only: |
 |
36% |
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area
and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
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| Area Details for Aspen Highlands |
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| Alpine Skiing: |
Yes |
| Snowboarding: |
Yes |
