Buttermilk, which has a base elevation of 7,870 feet and a vertical rise of 2,030 feet, offers a gentler, more relaxed experience. Its 42 trails encompass 430 acres of skiable terrain--of which 35 percent are rated for beginners, 39 percent more difficult, and 26 percent most difficult. These are accessible by nine lifts. Buttermilk is home to Aspen's ski school and includes one half-pipe, a two-mile-long terrain park, and the Boardercross course.
Snowmass has the highest summit, 12,510 feet, and the most acres of skiable terrain, 3,100. Its 87 trails (6 percent easiest, 50 percent more difficult, 12 percent most difficult, and 32 percent expert) are accessible from 21 lifts, including seven high-speed quad chairs.
Nearby greens include the Aspen Golf Club, approximately 4 miles from the hotel; the Snowmass Golf Club, 8 miles away; and the River Valley Ranch Golf Club, 30 miles away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.