Aspen

Most of the terrain in Aspen is for intermediate and expert skiers and snowboarders. The town is beautiful with plenty of shopping and dining options. There is a lot of interesting history in Aspen and always something to see or do, which makes it a great year round resort. During the winter, it can sometimes be a challenge flying into or out of the Aspen airport. Snowmass ski resort is located near Aspen, and easily accessed via a 20 minute complimentary shuttle ride. I recommend Aspen and will be taking my family for a summer vacation there next time.

Where to start with Aspen and Snowmass. This resort literally has a little bit of everything for everyone. I stayed in Aspen with a colleague and really enjoyed how close everything is. We stayed at a property that was roughly a 10 minute walk to town and lifts but with the property shuttle system and the Aspen transit it was so easy to get around. Lots of beautiful shops from thrift stores to Gucci and more! A huge selection of dining but definitely more on the pricier side. The ski access in Aspen would be considered for intermediate and up but I would also recommend taking the gondola up just to experience the views from the top of Aspen mountain.

If you are traveling with your family or young children staying in Snowmass would be my recommendation. They have an amazing kids center called Treehouse that offers daycare. Several fun activities from tubing to an alpine coaster and a good portion of properties that are true ski-in/ski-out that can easily be done with little ones down to the base. There is also a variety of pricing on lodging and the majority of properties are condo style with kitchens.

Last but not least with 4 mountains to offer all included on your one pass, there is bound to be some terrain for just about everyone and hard to explore it all in one trip which will make you want to come back. I would highly recommend booking one of their Ski & Snowboard Pros if you can. Whether it be for beginner lessons or to just have someone guide you around the mountain. And if you rent your equipment from Aspen Snowmass, you can literally drop your equipment off at the base and request they have it delivered to any other base and it will be there the next day making your trip effortless. I would highly recommend checking these mountains out. You won't regret it. And who knows, you may just come across a pro athlete on the slopes as they are known to ride here. ;)