Buttermilk Ski Resort

Buttermilk Ski Resort belongs to the large Aspen Snowmass complex, offering great skiing and snowboarding for all levels of skier but catering particularly to snowboarders and beginning skiers.

Overview

Buttermilk Resort likes to help newcomers to the sport of skiing, and yet has many runs for all levels. Located in Aspen, Colorado, this resort boasts five terrain parks and a great selection of steeps.

Season

Buttermilk Ski Resort is open for the season from 11 December to 3 April.

Price Range

The 2009 / 2010 season one-day lift tickets:

• Adult lift tickets are $96
• Youths (13 to 17), College Students with ID and Seniors are $87
• Children (ages 7 to 12) - $62
• Children age 6 and under - Free

Location

Buttermilk Ski Resort is three miles outside of the town of Aspen off of Highway 82.

Rental Equipment

You’ll find plenty of Aspen ski and snowboard rentals around the town of Aspen as well as at the mountain.

Backcountry

The pristine backcountry trails are open to you and when you hire a local guide, you can get the most out of a backcountry ski trip.