Snowmass (ski area)

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Snowmass Ski Area
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The base of Snowmass Mountain, including a view of Snowmass Village in January 2008
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Snowmass Ski Area
Location in Colorado
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Snowmass Ski Area
Snowmass Ski Area (the United States)
LocationWithin the White River National Forest, adjacent to Snowmass Village and 9 miles (14 km) from downtown Aspen
Coordinates 39°11′44″N106°57′05″W / 39.1956°N 106.9513°W / 39.1956; -106.9513
StatusOperating
Owner Aspen Skiing Company
Vertical4,406 ft (1,343 m)
Top elevation12,510 ft (3,810 m)
Base elevation8,104 ft (2,470 m)
Skiable area3,362 acres (13.61 km2)
Trails 94 total
Ski trail rating symbol-green circle.svg - 6 Beginner
Ski trail rating symbol-blue square.svg - 47 Intermediate
Ski trail rating symbol-black diamond.svg - 17 Advanced
Ski trail rating symbol-double black diamond.svg - 30 Expert
Longest runLongshot - 5.3 mi (8.5 km)
Lift system 16 total
- 2 Gondolas
- 7 High-speed quad chairs
- 2 high-speed sixes
- 2 Quad chair lifts
- 1 Double chair lift
- 2 Tow lifts
Terrain parks Yes, 3 Terrain parks (Snowmass Park and Superpipe, Little Makaha and Lowdown Park), 1 Superpipe and 1 Minipipe
Website www.aspensnowmass.com

Snowmass is a ski resort located in the Town of Snowmass Village near Aspen, Colorado. The ski area is owned and operated by the Aspen Skiing Company as part of the Aspen/Snowmass complex. It was opened on December 17, 1967 . [1]

References

  1. "History of Snowmass Mountain".