Ikon Pass
$279/day
North America
Aspen Snowmass
Colorado, United States★4.7editor's rating
Snowmass is the largest of the four mountains that make up Aspen Snowmass, offering 3,342 acres and the most lift-served vertical of any ski area in the US at 4,406 feet. It's known for endless intermediate cruisers, a strong family and ski-school presence, and serious expert terrain in the Hanging Valley and Cirque, all accessed on the Ikon Pass alongside sister mountains Aspen Mountain, Highlands, and Buttermilk.
Lift Ticket
$279/day
Vertical Drop
4,406 ft
Skiable Area
3,342 acres
Annual Snowfall
300"
Best For
Big Vertical & Variety
Terrain Breakdown
Beginner 5% Intermediate 48% Advanced 47%
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation
8,104 ft
Summit Elevation
12,510 ft
Vertical Drop
4,406 ft
Skiable Area
3,342 acres
Lifts
20
Runs
98
Annual Snowfall
300"
Season
Late November – Mid-April
Pass
Ikon Pass
Night Skiing
No
Terrain Parks
Yes
Nearest Town
Snowmass Village, CO
Highlights
Most lift-served vertical in the US at 4,406 feetLargest of Aspen's four mountains at 3,342 acresExpert hike-to terrain in The Cirque and Hanging Valley WallThree terrain parks plus a 22-foot superpipeMile-long Big Burn and endless intermediate cruisersIkon Pass access plus three other Aspen mountains nearby
Pros
- ✓Huge vertical and long top-to-bottom intermediate runs
- ✓One lift ticket covers four distinct mountains around Aspen
- ✓Excellent family-friendly layout and ski school terrain
- ✓Steep, expert hike-to terrain in The Cirque for advanced skiers
- ✓Modern high-speed lift fleet including the Big Burn six-pack and gondola
Cons
- ✗High lift ticket prices and an expensive, upscale resort town
- ✗Lower average snowfall (~300 in) than some northern Colorado peers
- ✗Spread-out terrain means lots of traversing to reach expert zones
- ✗Long travel distance and pricey flights into Aspen/Eagle airports
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