A Few Mountain Stats

Skiing or riding in Aspen is actually spread over four mountains (the ski operations are all performed by one company, though). Here’s one source of quick statistics that show how different the four mountains are.

Acreage:

• Snowmass: 3100 acres (more than the others combined)
• Highlands: 790 acres
• Aspen: 673 acres
• Buttermilk: 430 acres

Base Elevation:

• Snowmass: 8104 feet
• Highlands 8040 feet
• Aspen: 7945 feet
• Buttermilk 7870 feet

Summit Elevation:

• Snowmass: 12510 feet
• Highlands: 11675 feet
• Aspen: 11212 feet
• Buttermilk: 9900 feet

Vertical Rise:

• Snowmass: 4406 feet
• Highlands: 3635 feet
• Aspen: 3267 feet
• Buttermilk: 2030 feet