Aspen Mountains, Elevations, Aspen Skiing and Snowboarding Facts


Aspen Mountain Facts
Summit elevation: 11,212 feet
Vertical drop: 3,267 feet
Base elevation: 7,945 feet
Number of lifts: 8—1 gondola, 1 high-speed quad, 1 high-speed double, 2 quads, 3 doubles
Snowmaking: 31 percent
Skiable acreage: 673 acres
Uphill capacity: 10,775 per hour
Expert: ++++
Advanced: +++++
Intermediate: ++++
Not recommended for beginners and first-timers

Buttermilk Facts
Summit elevation: 9,900 feet
Vertical drop: 2,030 feet
Base elevation: 7,870 feet
Number of lifts: 9—2 high-speed quads, 3 doubles, 4 surface lifts
Snowmaking: 25 percent
Skiable acreage: 435 acres
Uphill capacity: 7,500 per hour
Parks & pipes: 2 parks, 1 pipe
Expert: +
Advanced: ++
Intermediate: ++++
Beginner: +++++
First-timer: +++++

Highlands Facts
Summit elevation: 11,675 feet
Vertical drop: 3,635 feet
Base elevation: 8,040 feet
Number of lifts: 5—3 high-speed quads, 2 triples
Snowmaking: 14 percent
Skiable acreage: 1,010 acres
Uphill capacity: 6,500 per hour
Parks & pipes: None
Expert: ++++
Advanced: +++++
Intermediate: ++++
Beginner: +++
First-timer: ++

Aspen Ski Resort Facts, Mountains, Ski Trails

Aspen Region Facts
Dining: +++++
Apres-ski/nightlife: +++++
Other activities: +++++

Aspen Skiing Company, P.O. Box 1248, Aspen, CO 81612
Area code: 970
Ski area phone: 925-1220
or (800) 525-6200

Snow report: 925-1221 or
(888) 277-3676

Toll-free reservations:
(800) 262-7736 or 925-9000
Fax: 925-9008
E-mail: info@aspensnowmass.com (ski info); or info@stayaspensnowmass.com (reservations)
Internet: www.aspensnowmass.com (ski area); or www.aspenchamber.org (visitor information); or www.stayaspensnowmass.com (lodging)
Bed Base: 7,750; 13,050 within 10 miles
Nearest lodging: Slopeside, hotels, condos
Resort child care: 8 weeks and older
Adult ticket, per day:
$82 (06/07), good on all 4 hills.