WINTER ADVENTURES IN SNOWMASS
In our little corner of the Rocky Mountains, winter is a season to rejoice. From the moment the first flurries fall to the moment it all turns to slush in late-April, local's have their skis, snowboards, snowshoes and snowmobiles tuned and at-the-ready. When you see the scenic beauty of Snowmass and all its possibilities, you may just see winter in a whole new way.Here are some of our favorite winter adventures.
Skiing & Snowboarding
The headline around here will always be "Four Mountains, One Lift Ticket." For an extended ski vacation, that flexibility is incredible. Cruisers and a few steeps on the first day at Snowmass? Sure. Powder day the next? Head to Highland Bowl at Aspen Highlands, or the Tiehack section of Buttermilk. Just want to kick it in a terrain park for the rest of your time? Go right ahead. In fact, Snowmass is big enough to keep you interested for weeks.At Aspen Snowmass, you call the shots depending on how you feel. It's amazing how many possibilities lie in 5,517 skiable acres of pow. Get the scoop with our Skiing Adventures guide.
Ice Skating
With the new development of the Limelight Hotel Snowmass and its surrounding plaza, Snowmass has a major new amenity to enjoy: a spacious ice-skating rink. Rent a pair of skates and rediscover how much fun this winter pastime is.
Climbing Wall
Year-round, our five-story climbing wall will be our guests' go-to place for off-the-slopes activity. Beginners will feel confident trying the lower route under the supervision of our trained staff, while more experienced climbers can attempt the two higher routes which scale the full height of the wall.
Ullr Nights, Tubing & the Breathtaker
Every winter season, Aspen Snowmass hosts a weekly nighttime celebration at Elk Camp called Ullr Nights. Ride the gondola that's out our front door to an evening of live music, dinner on the mountain, night tubing, ski bikes, and rides on the new Breathtaker Alpine Coaster. Tubing and the Breathtaker — as well as newdaily Snowbike tours — are also available daily during the ski season during the day.
Snowshoeing
The Aspen Snowmass area boasts an impressive network of hiking trails which, in wintertime, become the prime stomping grounds of snowshoers. It's one of the most blissful ways to connect with the nature of the Rocky Mountains.Our concierge can arrange a snowshoe tour upon request. Contact us for details.
Nordic & Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing is another popular way to enjoy the Roaring Fork Valley and the surrounding mountains in winter. Aspen, in particular, has a robust "uphilling" community: skiers are allowed to follow designated routes up all four mountains of the resort and ski down.Once again, our concierge can help you arrange cross-country ski rentals and point the way to the best routes. Contact us to inquire.