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The slopes

  • Extent 4 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 5 out of 5
  • Snow 5 out of 5
  • Queues 4 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 5 out of 5
  • Expert 5 out of 5
  • Intermediate 5 out of 5
  • Beginner 5 out of 5
  • Boarder 5 out of 5
  • X-country 4 out of 5
  • Restaurants 3 out of 5
  • Schools 4 out of 5
  • Families 5 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 2 out of 5
  • Convenience 4 out of 5
  • Scenery 4 out of 5
  • Eating out 3 out of 5
  • Apres ski 2 out of 5
  • Off-slope 3 out of 5

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Key facts covers:

  • Snowmass only

Key facts

Resort2565 m
Slopes2470-3815 m
Lifts21
Pistes3132 acres
Green6 %
Blue50 %
Black44 %
Snowmaking7 %
Price index180

Linked resorts

Package operators

Alpine Answers, AmeriCan Ski, American Ski Classics, Crystal, Ski Independence, Ski Safari, Supertravel

Snowmass

USA

Snowmass CG

The upside

  • Varied mountain, with the biggest vertical in the US – 1340m
  • Aspen accessible by free bus
  • Uncrowded slopes
  • Lots of slope-side lodgings

The downside

  • Limited dining, shopping and nightlife
  • Diversions of Aspen town are a bus ride away

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Summary

The slopes of Snowmass are a key part of the attraction of nearby Aspen as a destination. As a base, Snowmass has obvious appeal for families wanting easy cruising on their doorstep; its appeal is starting to broaden as more shops and restaurants open at the new Base Village – but progress is slow.

News – this season 2012/13

The former Silvertree Hotel is being transformed into the Westin Snowmass Resort, due to open in December 2012. At the top of the Elk Camp gondola a new, much bigger restaurant is due to open to replace Café Suzanne.

News – 2010/11

There was a new super-pipe and a new beginner pipe.

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