Aspen Ski Holidays

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Caroline Denholm

"Aspen is the prettiest, exclusive ski town in North America. It is one of my favourite ski holiday options for honeymooners and couples wanting to splash out on a very special experience – the secret is to book early!"

Resort Info

  • Resort Scorecard
  • Beginners 7/10
  • Intermediates 7/10
  • Advanced: 8/10
  • Families: 6/10
  • Nightlife: 10/10
  • Village Charm: 10/10
  • Affordability: 5/10
  • Non Ski Activities: 8/10
  • Sustainability: 9/10

Season: Nov 24 - Apr 15

Nearest Airport: Denver - Aspen - Vail

Flight Time: 10hrs

Direct Flight: Only Denver

Transfer Time: 4 hrs - 10 mins - 1 ½ hrs

Transport: Car hire or transfer

Elevation: 12,510 ft

Vertical Drop: 4,406 ft

Avg Snowfall: 25 ft

Ski Area: 5,305 acres

Ski Lifts: 43

Runs: 329

Grade: 42% advanced
43% intermediates
15% beginners

Why Aspen?

One of Colorado's prettiest ski resorts, Aspen combines a classy, funky town with one of the largest ski areas in North America extending across 4 mountains - Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass - all of which are covered by the same lift pass.

The statistics above are based on Aspen Mountain only.  Buttermilk Mountain is fantastic for beginners and Highlands is an intermediate/ advanced skier's paradise. Please click here to view full details of Snowmass ski resort.

Originally a mining town, Aspen has evolved into one of the most prestigious ski holiday destinations in North America, yet has maintained its historical character and small-town atmosphere.  There are 100 bars and restaurants to choose from and bundles of boutiques and galleries to saunter around when off the slopes.

Aspen Mountain rises directly from the town centre, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk are a few miles outside the town and Snowmass is an easy 20 minute free shuttle ride away.  Aspen Mountain and Highlands offer the most challenging skiing with some beautiful tree runs, gullies and chutes, whilst beginners and intermediates revel in the huge variety of wide cruisers at Buttermilk and Snowmass.

Why not go for an apres-ski drink at The Sky Hotel or The Little Nell - you may even bump into Jack Nicholson!

Ski & Sun Love the snow but need a little more time to relax on your holiday?

Ski Safaris Combine Aspen & Snowmass with other Colorado ski resorts & cities.

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