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Top 7 Ski & Snowboard Areas in Aspen, Colorado (CO)
Everyone knows Aspen as a top-notch winter resort town. But outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy it in the summer, too, when the mountains become a perfect setting for hiking, biking and horseback tours. Some may be surprised to find it’s a top romance destination—but after all that outdoor exercise, who wouldn’t want to repair to a luxurious hotel room or a cozy, firelit bar?
Restaurants in Aspen
1. Ski Butlers Aspen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Ski Butlers delivers top quality ski and snowboard equipment through the simplest and most convenient processes, all while keeping you and your family safe with their COVID-19 protocols. After trying Ski Butlers' service you will never want to stand in a crowded ski shop again. Ski Butlers Aspen delivers equipment rentals to Aspen, Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk. - Delivery: We will deliver all your rentals directly to your accommodations. We bring extra boots for a guaranteed perfect fit. - Support: We will meet you to switch out any equipment you like throughout your rental period within 45 minutes of a phone call. - Pickup: On your final rental day, we will come to your accommodations to pick up all your rental equipment. You do not need to be present for pickup. - Safety: Team members will be wearing gloves at all times and will be disinfecting the shop, equipment and vans throughout each shift. Customers will have the option for no touch, socially distant fittings.
Reviewed By karentA4733AM - Aspen, United States
Thank you to Peter & the staff at SB in Aspen for getting us outfitted to ski this week. Everything was perfect. Y’all even came back to pick up helmets that I forgot in our room. Great experience!!
2. Bumps for Boomers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
BUMPS FOR BOOMERS® is an innovative Aspen Colorado ski lesson program that was designed from the ground up to quickly teach intermediate-level skiers how to ski moguls and how to ski powder. Intermediate-level, groomed run skiers will quickly become confident mogul and powder skiers during our four day clinic. You will learn techniques that allow you to ski any terrain on the mountain and extend your skiing longevity; we call it “Ski for Life” ® You will learn to ski terrain that you previously considered beyond your capabilities. Guaranteed!
3. Aspen Mountain / Ajax
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 564 reviews
Known as "the athlete's mountain," expert skiers flock to its challenging slopes.
Reviewed By GeauxTravel13 - New Orleans, United States
We came in for lunch once we got off the plane & had champagne, truffle fries and burgers! It was the perfect toast to an amazing stay! The menu was very accommodating to all diets! We also had the French onion soup and burrata salad! Yum!! The staff was quick and accommodating to any request. We sat outside where the skiers came off the mountain so it was great people watching. It was also dog friendly which was so nice to see also! We where hoping our flight was going to be canceled so we could attend the dinner and movie night- truffled popcorn was served!!! Can’t wait to return and enjoy more great food & people watching!
4. Silver Circle Ice Rink
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Ice skating rink at the base of Aspen Mountain.
5. Aspen Highlands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
A local favorite, the Highlands specialize in steep trails but also offer easier trails for novices.
Reviewed By GaryW_SantaMonica_CA - Santa Monica, United States
Highlands is an outstanding mountain...gorgeous views, short lines, lots of terrain and full of blues and blacks. Great skiing mountain for intermediate and expert level skiers (not a good choice for beginners). We visited during Winter/Christmas Holiday and never waited in line for more than a few minutes. Stunning views from virtually every trail, good eating choices and the locals seem to prefer Highlands over Snowmass or Aspen. We skied it as a family of five and loved it and cannot wait to return!
6. Buttermilk Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 322 reviews
Buttermilk is one of the best places in Aspen to learn to ski, brush up on your skills or just relax and take in the stunning scenery.
Reviewed By U725PSalanh - San Diego, United States
My family of 5 came here on our last day at Aspen/Snowmass. We had skied at Snowmass and Aspen Mountain the last few days so we wanted to try out this smaller resort. My kids (all in their early 20's) and I are good skier and my wife is intermediate so we decided to go there so she will have more easier terrain. There's only 3 main lifts but they are all plenty long enough. The Summit Express takes 9 minutes to reach the top so the runs are plenty long enough to get to the bottom. We were pleasantly surprised that there were plenty of great runs with plenty of speed. Basically this resort offers great runs even for good skiers. My wife really enjoyed this mountain a lot, as it offered more green runs than the other local ski resorts. The view at the top is just spectacular, offering a breathtaking view of the Colorado Moutains. We had lunch at the Cliffhouse and the food was very good. Prices were decent compared to the other ski resorts.
7. Aspen Skiing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Kemboslice - Michigan, United States
Aspen has an excellent ski school with small group size and passionate + knowledge instructors. The rate is competitive. The lesson/clinic is worth your money and time to take your skiing skills to the next level.
