Snowmass (ski area)

Snowmass Ski Area
The base of Snowmass Mountain, including a view of Snowmass Village in January 2008
The base of Snowmass Mountain, including a view of Snowmass Village in January 2008
Snowmass Ski Area is located in Colorado
Snowmass Ski Area
Snowmass Ski Area
Location in Colorado
Snowmass Ski Area is located in the United States
Snowmass Ski Area
Snowmass Ski Area
Snowmass Ski Area (the United States)
LocationWithin the White River National Forest, adjacent to Snowmass Village and 9 miles (14 km) from downtown Aspen
Coordinates39°11′44″N 106°57′05″W / 39.1956°N 106.9513°W / 39.1956; -106.9513
StatusOperating
OwnerAspen Skiing Company
Vertical4,406 ft (1,343 m)
Top elevation12,510 ft (3,810 m)
Base elevation8,104 ft (2,470 m)
Skiable area3,362 acres (13.61 km2)
Trails94 total
- 6 Beginner
- 47 Intermediate
- 17 Advanced
- 30 Expert
Longest runLongshot - 5.3 mi (8.5 km)
Lift system16 total
- 2 Gondolas
- 7 High-speed quad chairs
- 2 high-speed sixes
- 2 Quad chair lifts
- 1 Double chair lift
- 2 Tow lifts
Terrain parksYes, 3 Terrain parks (Snowmass Park and Superpipe, Little Makaha and Lowdown Park), 1 Superpipe and 1 Minipipe
Websitewww.aspensnowmass.com

Snowmass is a ski resort located in the Town of Snowmass Village near Aspen, Colorado. The ski area is owned and operated by the Aspen Skiing Company as part of the Aspen/Snowmass complex. It was opened on December 17, 1967 .[1] Snowmass is the largest of the four Aspen/Snowmass mountains, comprising 3,362 acres (1,361 ha).

  1. ^ "History of Snowmass Mountain".