Snowmass Village, Colorado
Snowmass Village, an undiscovered gem near Aspen, boasts world-class outdoor recreation and fewer crowds. Here Inspirato members can enjoy two spacious standalone homes and a modern hotel with ski-in, ski-out access.
Base Camp is a five-bedroom home with ski-in, ski-out access, and private hot tub. At High Alpine Lodge, enjoy over 5,000 square feet of living space with sweeping views. Members can also stay at the Limelight Hotel in the heart of Snowmass Village, located at the base of Elk Creek Gondola.
Aspen's Family-Friendly Neighbor
A more casual alternative to the glitz and glamour of nearby Aspen, Snowmass is a perfect destination for families with children of all ages. The destination is ranked #1 overall mountain by Transworld Snowboarding magazine. The village's casual dress code extends to all facets of the town, as locals bike to festival concerts, sip a margarita on an outdoor patio after rock climbing near Independence Pass or grab an early dinner on the way home from a hike. After a day of world-class skiing, don't miss the village's 18,000-square-foot recreation center. In Snowmass, you'll find the energy dressed down and more relaxed than Aspen.
Quick Facts
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Suggested Airports
Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE), Denver International Airport (DEN), Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) -
Average High Temperature
36°F Winter/77°F Summer -
Ski Trails
94 -
Food & Wine Classic
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Base Elevation
8,104 feet
Fresh Things To Do
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And All That Jazz
On Thursday nights, join Roaring Fork Valley locals who convene on Fanny Hill at the Snowmass ski area for free concerts by Jazz Aspen Snowmass. The acts range from folk to funk. Pack a blanket and a picnic!
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Git Along, Little Dogie
Every Wednesday night, Colorado's finest will be bareback riding, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. A Calf Scramble for children to chase calves with ribbons on their tails and woolly sheep Mutton Bustin' also entertain.
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Valhalla Nights
Valhalla Nights is a fun family "light up the night" get together with biking, hiking, live music, movies, a Strider Park, kids' activities, drinks by the bonfire and a selection of treats from the Elk Camp kitchen.
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Sit Back and Relax
Venture 10 miles west of Snowmass to enjoy a treatment at the Spa at Viceroy Snowmass. The relaxation room here is particularly impressive, with chaise lounges surrounding a water feature underneath a giant antler chandelier.
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Night Out
A local favorite, J-Bar has been around so long that it's on the National Register of Historic Places; but newly remodeled in 2012, you'd never know it. Be sure to order a hot toddy and cozy up in the corner.
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The Ice Ages
If you and your family are intrigued by the idea of seeing mastodon and mammoth skeletons up close and personally, go to the Ice Age Discovery Center. The facility features displays, educational panels and interactive programming.
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Featured Activity
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More Skiing, Less Glitz
In Snowmass Village, locals will be quick to tell you that a day on the mountain is all about the skiing. This more casual neighbor to Aspen doesn't concern itself with posturing or the latest fashions. Instead, you'll find no-frills skiing without the playground-like add-ons of other resorts. The mountain is also very kid-friendly, with more than 3,000 acres of green and blue runs, terrain parks and hills that cater to all levels of ability.
Fun Facts
- Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center for the youngest kids while you ski
- Ranked #1 Overall Destination in consecutive years by Transworld Snowboarding
- Village Area: 25.6 square miles
- Terrain: 3,132
acres
- Base
elevation: 8,104 feet
- Miles of
trails: 147 miles
- Summit
elevation: 12,510 feet
For more information about vacationing in this destination, contact your Care team.
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Mountain Style Dining
Spring Café. Start your day out right with a hearty and healthy breakfast, including energy-packed smoothies. Warm up with a chai latté made with their homemade nut milk.
Ajax Tavern. Order the restaurant's famous double burger served with truffle fries and kick back as local bands offer a live soundtrack.
Burlingame Cabin. Book a sunset Jeep tour with Blazing Adventures and take a four-wheel drive that ends here. Once a sheepherder's cabin, the Burlingame is a short ride away from Snowmass Village, but thanks to its secluded location tucked among an aspen grove, it seems a world apart. The menu is decidedly cowboy with barbecue, fresh chili and mac and cheese.
Ricard Brasserie & Liquor Bar. A Food & Wine "Best New Chef," Tim Goodell from Los Angeles has opened two new restaurants in Snowmass Village. This is classic French fare; prime steak tartare, oysters and housemade charcuterie.
Gwyn's. Open daily during ski season, Gwyn's is set right on the mountain and features elk medallions, seared tuna and other fine dining options.For more information about vacationing in this destination, contact your Care team.
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Snowmass Village Travel Tips
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Underdress to Impress
Snowmass is mountain country. Even in the nicest of restaurants most people are dressed informally and causally. So don't worry about the jacket and tie, just be sure to take your cowboy hat off at the dinner table.
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Up, Up and Away
There's nothing more exhilarating than soaring over the Roaring Fork Valley in the basket of a hot air balloon. The views are amazing but are even more spectacular when combined with a light breakfast and bubbly mimosas.
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Plan Ahead
Ask your Destination Concierge to call ahead to make reservations at restaurants, especially on the weekends and during the holidays. Even at the start of the ski season, when town may or may not be crowded, reservations are recommended.
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Such Great Heights
Of all the ski areas in the country, Snowmass has the second most vertical feet of skiing. Although some runs might be better suited for the little tykes, daredevils will have their fair share of tricky, untamed terrain.
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Weather
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Forecasting Your Snowmass Vacation
If it's snowing in Aspen, it will most likely be snowing in Snowmass Village (sometimes with more accumulation, depending on the storm). Snowmass is known for its epic snow conditions; by having the second most vertical feet of skiing of any ski area in the United States, the quaint village serves much-needed powder to all the land's gravity sports enthusiasts. Like any Colorado mountain destination, plan for anything; the weather is unpredictable.
