As the name suggests, Snowmass is a world-class ski resort with more than 3,000 acres of massive mountain terrain. In the summer, Snowmass is known for outdoor adventures and engaging events set against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, rivers, wildlife and sunshine.
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The iconic Snowmass Balloon Festival fills the skies each September.
Snowmass Village is the ultimate playground for family fun.
World-class hiking and biking trails are right outside your door.
Enjoy free summer mountainside concerts every Thursday evening.
Explore 90 miles of IMBA gold-level biking trails.
The uncrowded slopes of Snowmass have an average of just two skiers/snowboarders per acre.
The Breathtaker Alpine Coaster zips through the forest in both winter and summer.
Snowmass Village, nestled in the Rockies, features 95 percent slopeside lodging.
Where Is Snowmass?
Whatever the season, Snowmass is easy to reach, only 6 miles from a nationally served airport with easy international connections, and one of the towns near Aspen — in fact, just 9 miles away.
Things to Do in Snowmass, Colorado
Snowmass Ski Area was voted the No. 1 ski area in Condé Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice awards in 2023 and is the largest of the four mountains that make up the Aspen Snowmass resort, with 4,406 feet of vertical rise and 3,332 acres of parks, pipes, groomers, glades, cliffs and steeps. Snowmass is a mountain loved by many for its variety of terrain, uncrowded slopes, and abundance of ski-in, ski-out lodging. Looking for what to do in Snowmass off-mountain? The town offers a wealth of winter activities such as cross-country skiing, snow tubing, ice skating, an alpine coaster, and the slopeside Snowmass Village brimming with restaurants and shops.
Summer in Snowmass is nothing short of spectacular. Situated among breathtaking peaks and verdant valleys, Snowmass puts nature’s playground at your doorstep, with more than 80 miles of hiking and biking trails, clear rivers for fishing and rafting, and stunning views as far as the eye can see. When the snow melts at Snowmass, biking becomes king of the mountain, with impeccably maintained trails across lift-served and cross-country terrain, with easy access to rental gear, group and private lessons and a contagious passion for the sport. In fact, the area's mountain-bike trails have been rated an IMBA Gold Level Riding Center. And hikers will find a multitude of trails at their fingertips, ranging from guided wildflower walks to high-alpine hikes.
There’s plenty of fun to be had in the village too, with al fresco dining, open-air concerts, festivals, the renowned Anderson Ranch Arts Center, and even a genuine Western rodeo.
Snowmass Hotels
You’ll find that there’s an accommodation option for every type of traveler as you look for places to stay in Snowmass. Hotels in Snowmass Village include several ski-in/ski-out options like Viceroy Snowmass, Viewline Resort Snowmass, Mountain Chalet Snowmass and the Limelight Hotel. Wildwood Snowmass, Stonebridge Inn and Pokolodi Lodge are also excellent picks that will keep you near the action. Additionally, Snowmass offers a range of condominiums and vacation homes for your stay.
Snowmass Village is a rare gem of the Colorado Rockies in any season, a place to reconnect with what matters most: the magnificence of nature, the thrill of adventure, and the joy of family and friends.
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