Aspen/Snowmass: The Power of Four

Famous for its history, diverse terrain, amazing restaurants and legendary nightlife, Aspen/Snowmass is one of the most well-known resort destinations in the world. Four mountains – Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk – rise up from the Roaring Fork Valley, offering a combined 500 kilometers of pistes which include eight terrain parks, four halfpipes and 336 marked trails via 46 lifts.

Terrain Park

Buttermilk’s Crazy T’rain Park is internationally known for the superpipe featured during the ESPN Winter X Games, but it also has endless jumps and rails where skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels can jib table tops, hips, and spines.

Snowmass features three terrain parks perfect for all levels of riding. Scooper and Makaha Parks are beginner and intermediate parks featuring a minipipe and easier rails to learn the basics. For a step up in challenge, check out the Snowmass Pipeline Park with its superpipe and innovative, advanced features.

Mountain Ambassadors

Take a free mountain tour from one of Aspen/Snowmass’ 60 ambassadors.  This excellent adventure is easy, informative and requires minimal conscious thought.  Tours depart daily at 10:30 am from the Guest Services Center at the top of each mountain. Plan to arrive there about 10 minutes early and relax with a complimentary Lara Bar and cider while the tour gets organized. Most tours include 4-6 people and take about 2 hours to cross the ski area.  The average terrain covered is “groomed blue” in difficulty, but more advanced tours (i.e. blue/black) are occasionally formed depending on who shows up. You will get a pretty good overview of the whole place and then can decide for yourself where you are going to spend your remaining time.

ON MOUNTAIN DINING

Snowmass

Burlingame Cabin

Tucked away in the aspen trees, Burlingame is an authentic western cabin. A reindeer corral and spectacular views of Mount Daly make this a wonderful location. This cabin is accessible from beginner ski runs.

Burlingame Cabin is also your destination for an incredible evening of western, family-style mountain dining. You will travel to and from the cabin in snowcats, enjoy wonderful food served family style, and live entertainment.

Café Suzanne

Located in the popular Elk Camp area, Café Suzanne offers a full range of cuisine in a warm, French country atmosphere. Cafeteria style, open for lunch.

Cirque Bar & Grill  

Fabulous burgers and daily specials, with an outdoor grill on the spacious deck. THE place for après at Snowmass, featuring live music and daily drink specials. Full table service inside. Located slopeside on the Snowmass Village Mall.

Gwyn's High Alpine

Hearty soups, specialty salads, grilled game and homemade desserts are served in the popular Gwyn's tray-service cafe. Gwyn's dining room specializes in fresh food, pure flavors and innovative preparations of your favorite alpine cuisine. 

Two Creeks Mexican Café

Serving tacos, burritos, salads, soups, beers and margaritas. Cafeteria style, located at the base of Two Creeks lift at Snowmass.

Up 4 Pizza

Situated at the top of the Big Burn in Snowmass, Up 4 Pizza is the perfect stop for a hungry rider on the go. The outdoor deck seats 50 and allows guests to enjoy the views from 11,800 feet. Quick and affordable, Up 4 Pizza offers fresh baked pizzas, sandwiches and homemade soups. Open for lunch during the ski season only

On Mountain Dining: Aspen

Bonnie's

Bonnie's restaurant, located on Aspen Mountain (upper mid-mountain), is popular for offerings such as white-bean chili and apple strudel. Its famous two-tiered outdoor deck is a favourite hangout spot. Open for lunch.

The Sundeck

Located at the top of the Silver Queen Gondola, this cafeteria-style eatery serves wok fare, pizza, fresh daily stews and soups, specialty salads and sandwiches. By night, enjoy an evening of dining and live entertainment at 11,000 feet with our Friday night dinners..

On Mountain Dining: Aspen Highlands

Merry-Go-Round

Located mid-mountain on Aspen Highlands, the Merry-Go-Round is a self-serve restaurant that is open for lunch daily and continues to boast the largest outdoor deck in the valley. Serving favorite fare such as burgers, homemade soups, salads, pizzas, wraps and tasty desserts. Also, stop by the bar for beer and margaritas, with televisions for your viewing pleasure.

Soup Bowl at Cloud Nine

Located on Aspen Highlands, this is a recent addition to the exceptional Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro. The focus is on fast and self-service of delicious homemade soup, salad and bread. On sunny days brats and burgers are available to grill outside on the BBQ. You grill your own! The food and music are upbeat and geared to those who would rather be on the slopes than waiting for lunch.

ZG Grill

Primarily a burger bar, ZG Grill uses grass fed beef and select items from local farmers and growers who avoid the use of herbicides and pesticides. They also offer soups, salads, chili, several kinds of mac n’ cheese and hot wings. Try the Kobe Burger for only $14 or the Green Trail hot wings- ginger and soy glazed wings with a lime dipping sauce. Want an original? Their basic burgers start at 5 bucks!

On Mountain Dining: Buttermilk

Bumps

Located at the base of Buttermilk, Bumps offers a wide variety of healthy, innovative dishes. The restaurant has stunning views up the mountain toward the halfpipe and jumps in the terrain park. We can provide a separate dining area for groups with buffet lunch or run an all-day tab for your guests, enabling them to get breakfast, lunch and snacks at their convenience. Reservations are required for large groups of 40 or more people.

In the evening, Bumps becomes the supreme party spot. Open daily for lunch during the ski season

The Cliffhouse

 Spectacular views of Pyramid Peak and the Maroon Creek valley. The popular "make your own" Mongolian grill offers a huge variety of vegetables, beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu and delicious sauces. Great burgers, soups and chillis. Cafeteria-style, open for lunch.

Mountain related Awards

2006

• National Ski Areas Association Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence
• National Ski Areas Association Best Overall Safety Program
• Wall Street Journal- Best In Snow
• Freeskier Magazine: 15 Biggest Events of the Year- 3 of 15 in Aspen/Snowmass
  *X Games, Aspen/Snowmass Open and The Ski Tour
• Freeskier Magazine- Top Rocky Mountain Resort
  Aspen/Snowmass #1
• SkiCountry Magazine-Park and Pipe
  Aspen/Snowmass #7 (Top resort in Colorado)
• SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll- Best Resorts for Terrain Variety
  #9 Snowmass
• SKIING Magazine- Reader’s /Industry Poll
  Top Colorado Powder Stashes- Aspen Mountain and Snowmass #1
  Top 25 Ski Resorts- Aspen Mountain/Aspen Highlands #7

2005

• National Ski Areas Association Best Overall Customer Service
• SKI Magazine Top 60 Ski Resorts-
  #4 Overall – Snowmass                     
  #2 Off Hill Activities - Aspen
  #8 Overall - Aspen Mountain            
  #6 Grooming - Snowmass
  #1 Après and Dining - Aspen             
  #6 Family Programs - Snowmass
• Freeskier #2 Top Ten Resorts-Aspen/Snowmass
• Freeskier #2 Best Place to Live and Ski
• National Ski Areas Association Silver Eagle Award for environmental excellence in the ski industry.
• City of Aspen Green Tree Award