Forecast today: Light snow
The four mountains have something for everyone, from the vast cruising terrain on Snowmass to the gentle beginner slopes at Buttermilk, and the World Cup run on Aspen Mountain to the vast off piste potential of Highlands, the options are fantastic. All are linked by an efficient bus service, making getting around easy – there is no need for a car when you arrive.
The town itself has a permanent population of over 7000 and is very vibrant.
Numerous bars and restaurants make this a great base for skiing, just be sure to keep an eye on your wallet – Aspen is the destination for the rich and famous and the prices have in many places been set accordingly.
Aspen Mountain is the home hill, directly above the town of Aspen itself. The long Silver Queen gondola runs from top to bottom, giving almost 1000m of vertical – all of which can be covered on immaculately groomed blues, or if you’re looking for more of a challenge, steep gullies and tree-lined glades. In what will be a great boost to the ski area, the final go-ahead has been given to build the Pandora chairlift which will add 180 acres of skiable terrain to the upper east side of Aspen Mountain.
Highlands is a mountain of two halves. The lower slopes offer some great beginner terrain, but the top of the mountain is what most skiers and boarders come to the sector for. Steep glades and tree runs can be found off the Deep Temerity lift, but the jewel in the crown is Highlands Bowl. This is a vast playground for off piste warriors and is served by a snowcat and a short hike.
Buttermilk is the smallest of the four and is predominantly suited to beginners, who will enjoy the gentle groomed slopes. It is also however home to the world famous terrain park that hosts the X Games each winter – so if freestyle is your thing then be sure to head across to this area.
The fourth area of Snowmass is the largest and could function as a ski area in its own right. You can pick up some huge vertical on mostly uncrowded slopes, which are frequently in immaculate condition thanks to the grooming team.
Experts will really enjoy the steep terrain off the High Alpine chair and The Cirque drag, which after fresh snow can offer some of Colorado’s best off piste.
Aspen has long attracted the rich and famous, many of which have vast second homes in the town. As a result, there are some seriously sophisticated (and expensive) bars, restaurants and shops. But you need not spend the entire time rubbing shoulders with the stars – there are numerous locals bars and places to eat that are much friendlier on the wallet.
Lots of accommodation is available in town in the form of self-catered apartments or condominiums. Cheaper options are on offer further down the valley in the towns of Basalt or El Jebel, but having a car would make a difference here. Basing yourself at Snowmass is a good alternative, but you’ll be missing out on the buzz of Aspen town itself.
Aspen’s four mountains have varying opening & closing dates:
Aspen’s lift passes are priced according to six different “seasons” ranging from low season (28 November to 8 December) to peak weeks (23 December to 5 January). Prices below display the range from the cheapest low season to most expensive peak season.
Aspen is included under the Ikon Pass, and this is often the best way to save money on your adventure.
*Every multi-day lift pass allows for those days to be used in a 10-day window from date of first scan
// | 1 Day | 3 Day* | 6 Days* |
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Online Advance Purchase | |||
Adult | $179 – 264 | $477 – 732 | $774 – 1284 |
Child/Teen/Senior | $129 – 189 | $297 – 507 | $474 – 834 |
In Resort Prices | |||
Adult | $179 – 264 | $507 – 762 | $894 – 1404 |
Child/Teen/Senior | $129 – 189 | $357 – 537 | $594 – 954 |
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Snow expected | 13.4 cm | 12.8 cm | 14.7 cm | 4.4 cm | 1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -3.4°c | -2°c | -2°c | -5.2°c | -5.6°c | -11°c | -8.2°c | -5.6°c | -12°c | -7°c | -5°c | -11.4°c | -6.2°c | -3.8°c | -9.8°c | -3.6°c | -1.2°c | -7.2°c | -2.8°c | -1.2°c | -6.8°c | -3.6°c | -1.6°c | -7.2°c | -2.2°c | -0.8°c | -6°c | -2.2°c | -1.2°c | -6.8°c |
Min temp | -6.2°c | -3.4°c | -2.4°c | -7°c | -11°c | -18°c | -20°c | -12°c | -17.4°c | -17.6°c | -11.4°c | -15.2°c | -17.2°c | -9.8°c | -13.8°c | -14°c | -7.2°c | -12.4°c | -12.4°c | -6.8°c | -12°c | -13°c | -7.2°c | -12.4°c | -12.2°c | -6°c | -10.4°c | -11°c | -6.8°c | -11.4°c |
Feels like temp | -6.2°c | -3.4°c | -2.4°c | -9.3°c | -10.3°c | -11°c | -20°c | -8.2°c | -12°c | -17.6°c | -7°c | -11.4°c | -17.2°c | -6.2°c | -9.8°c | -14°c | -3.6°c | -7.2°c | -12.4°c | -2.8°c | -6.8°c | -13°c | -3.6°c | -7.2°c | -12.2°c | -2.2°c | -6°c | -11°c | -2.2°c | -6.8°c |
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Weather | Snow |
Snow |
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Snow expected | 13.4 cm | 12.8 cm | 14.7 cm |
Max temp | -3.4°c | -2°c | -2°c |
Min temp | -6.2°c | -3.4°c | -2.4°c |
Feels like temp | -6.2°c | -3.4°c | -2.4°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Light snow |
Occasional snow |
Generally clear |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 4.4 cm | 1 cm | 0.1 cm |
Max temp | -5.2°c | -5.6°c | -11°c |
Min temp | -7°c | -11°c | -18°c |
Feels like temp | -9.3°c | -10.3°c | -11°c |
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Weather | Light snow |
Light snow |
Snow | Snow |
Snow grains |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
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Snow expected | 6 cm | 6.8 cm | 14.1 cm | 4.3 cm | 1.4 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -0.6°c | 2.2°c | 1°c | -2.6°c | -1.4°c | -6.2°c | -4.4°c | -1°c | -6.6°c | -2.8°c | 0.2°c | -5.8°c | -3°c | 0.6°c | -4.8°c | 0.4°c | 3.4°c | -2°c | 1°c | 3.4°c | -1.4°c | 0.2°c | 3°c | -2°c | 1.2°c | 3.6°c | -1.2°c | 1.4°c | 3.4°c | -1.6°c |
Min temp | -3.4°c | -0.6°c | -0.8°c | -4.6°c | -6.2°c | -12.8°c | -17.6°c | -6.6°c | -13.6°c | -15.2°c | -5.8°c | -12.2°c | -15.2°c | -4.8°c | -10.8°c | -11.8°c | -2°c | -8.6°c | -9.8°c | -1.4°c | -8.4°c | -10.8°c | -2°c | -8.4°c | -9.6°c | -1.2°c | -7.4°c | -9°c | -1.6°c | -7.4°c |
Feels like temp | -2.8°c | -0.6°c | 0.9°c | -2.6°c | -7.4°c | -6.2°c | -17.2°c | -4.4°c | -6.6°c | -15°c | -2.8°c | -5.8°c | -15°c | -3°c | -4.8°c | -11.8°c | 0.3°c | -2°c | -9.6°c | 0.9°c | -1.4°c | -10.6°c | 0.2°c | -2°c | -9.4°c | 1°c | -1.2°c | -8.4°c | 1.2°c | -1.6°c |
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Snow expected | 6 cm | 6.8 cm | 14.1 cm |
Max temp | -0.6°c | 2.2°c | 1°c |
Min temp | -3.4°c | -0.6°c | -0.8°c |
Feels like temp | -2.8°c | -0.6°c | 0.9°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 4.3 cm | 1.4 cm | 0.3 cm |
Max temp | -2.6°c | -1.4°c | -6.2°c |
Min temp | -4.6°c | -6.2°c | -12.8°c |
Feels like temp | -2.6°c | -7.4°c | -6.2°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 20/11/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 48 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 79 cm |
Lower piste depth | 10 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Artificial snow |
Lifts | Lifts open | 2 out of 9 |
Resort opening date | Sat 23 Nov 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 20 Apr 2025 |
Hello, and welcome to the first of the Ski Club’s Snow Overviews for the 2024/25 winter season. With our first holidays jetting out this weekend, Reps eagerly packing their bags before heading out, and ski resorts opening across Europe, now is the perfect time to start thinking about snow!
Many resorts in the US are now open, especially out west, where we (as is traditionally) begin our overviews. On a macro level, there is generally not a huge amount to write home about, with steady atmospheric conditions for much of the region. This means that, for many areas, a mix of sun and cloud is in play. A weather front finishes its traverse across the Rockies on over Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing good snowfall to the Frontier Ranges and I-70 corridor. Following this, conditions in many areas will be fine, dry and bright, with plenty of sun, albeit cold, with overnight lows of -22˚C (-8˚F) possible.
Out on the Ice Coast a fairly similar pattern is in play, with milder temperatures to start the week and the odd shot of rain in store for some areas. This will cool off as the week continues, with some flurries of snowfall expected into the weekend.