Winter Activities & Services
Aspen Highlands is the place to be during the winter season. It is highly regarded among the local skiers as having a range of uncrowded terrain to ski, no matter what your skill level.
Ashcroft Ski Touring
Legendary Mountain Dining. Located 11 miles outside Aspen at the base of the Elk Mountain range the Ashcroft Ski Touring cross-country area has over 3
(970) 925-1971
Aspen Activities Ctr
At Aspen Activities Center you will find all the information you need to plan a winter ski/snowboard vacation or summer vacation in Aspen or Snowmass,
(970) 925-6025
Aspen Recreation Ctr
Our goal is to ensure that your experience related to any of our facilities, parks, trails or programs is the best possible. Whether you are a long-ti
(970) 544-4100
Aspen Ski
At Aspen/Snowmass, one ticket allows you to experience Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Combined, the ticket offers four moun
(970) 300-7000
High speed quad lifts mean you can make the most of it. Ski lifts begin operation from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m, and the ski runs are fabulous! You can start early and finish with an après ski meal or snack, retire for the afternoon at one of the many resorts in the area before venturing out in the evening for a wonderful dining experience.
Aspen Highlands is more of a spine than a mountain, yet it still offers 112 trails. It is a favorite of locals for 47 percent of the trails are expert rated and many feature outstanding mogul runs that soften up nicely in the sun. Even if you are not up for trying an expert run, a chairlift ride to the summit is worth the time for the views of the Maroon Bells are stunning. Beginners and intermediates can find trails to their liking on the lower half of the mountain. The mountain is serviced by four lifts and three restaurants.
There are also guided backcountry programs at Aspen Highlands. The one-day program offers expert skiers and snowboarders guided access to Highlands Ridge located just outside the ski area boundary.
"With the famous Maroon Bells and Pyramid Peak framed as the scenic centerfold, this traverse offers unparalleled panoramic views, and over 4,000 vertical feet of untracked, virgin skiable terrain to the valley below," says Dick Jackson, internationally certified IFMGA mountain guide and owner/director of Aspen Expeditions.
Other winter activities in the Highlands include avalanche courses, ice climbing, and hut trips.
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