Snowmass Mountain in Colorado and its stats can literally speak for itself. With over 3000 acres, a 4,406 foot vertical drop, 23 lifts and 90 trails, Snowmass is indeed “massive”.

For years, skiers and snowboarders have been visiting Snowmass and enjoying a different ski experience every single time. Snowmass tends to be more geared to experienced skiers and boarders with only 6% of their trails deemed for beginners. The other trails break down as: 50% being more difficult, 12% as most difficult and 32% of the trails marked for expert visitors.

Don’t let the number of expert trails shy you away, Snowmass is also known as one of the “best family ski areas in North America”.

Snowmass is also home to three terrain parks, Pipeline, Makaha and Scooper, featuring one super pipe and one mini pipe and plenty of rails, boxes and kickers for boarders of all skill levels.Looking for other winter activities in Snowmass? Guests have enjoyed cross country skiing, powder tours and snow shoeing.

When it comes to accommodations, Snowmass is only 9 miles away from downtown Aspen, so places to stay are plentiful. From condos and townhouses in adjacent Snowmass Village to the many hotels and motels in Aspen, there will be a place to rest your head for all budgets.

There are six restaurants within Snowmass including: Cirque Bar and Grill, Café Suzanne, Gwyn’s High Alpine, Two Creeks Mexican Café, Ullrhof and Up 4 Pizza. There are also two cabins, Lynn Britt Cabin and Burlingame Cabin, offering snowcat dinner rides.

What may be the best part about a trip to Snowmass is the fact that Aspen/Snowmass is actually part of a four mountain, two town chain of resorts, all in close proximity of each other, making for four great vacations all in one.

This feature adds to the nighttime fun where the entire area offers over 100 bars, restaurants and clubs. Some après ski favorites include: Belly Up in Aspen, 39 Degrees at Sky Hotel and the Lava Lounge. If you prefer a cup of joe over a mug of beer, try: Café Ink, Paradise Bakery or Zele Caffe.

To top off your trip to the Aspen/Snowmass area check out their unique shops for all of your winter vacation and souvenir needs

Snowmass, while only one of the four mountains within the Aspen chain, is a winter vacation that you will never forget.

Jason Palat

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