Snowmass Village: Ski Resort, Trails and Culture
Accommodation in Snowmass Village
When planning a trip to Snowmass Village, different interests come together: skiing, biking and hiking trails, as well as art and seasonal events. Which themes matter most to you may also depend on the time of year you travel.
Skiing, Biking and Trails
The Snowmass ski area covers 3,300 acres of terrain and features 98 runs totaling 150 miles. Terrain and lift operations may change seasonally; check the latest operating information before your trip.
Snowmass Bike Park offers more than 25 miles of lift-served freeride and technical trails. Difficulty levels range from green to double black. Summer lift access and trail availability are seasonal. There is a learning area at mid-mountain; lessons and a bike school are also offered in summer. Check the latest information on lift operations, trails and lessons before your trip.
Hikers have direct access to more than 80 miles of trails from Snowmass Village. Options range from short walks to multi-day outings; access and conditions are seasonal. Snowmass Village also has more than 34.5 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. An eight-mile network of paved and gravel commuter paths connects residential neighborhoods, bus stops, recreation facilities and business centers.
Day hikes around Snowmass offer views of Ziegler Reservoir, including from the Discovery Trail. More than 5,000 fossils have been preserved at this site from the Snowmass Ice Age Discovery. The trails bring together natural scenery and a significant site in Earth’s history.
Art, Culture and Seasonal Events
Anderson Ranch Arts Center has served as an artistic and cultural hub for Snowmass Village since 1966. The Snowmass Art Walk follows curated routes to public art, sculptures and murals. Individual installations may change.
The seasonal Snowmass Free Concert Series is a community tradition, with free concerts on Fanny Hill every Thursday. Dates and performers change annually. The Snowmass Rodeo is a long-standing weekly summer tradition featuring music, cowboys and cowgirls, horses, livestock and family entertainment. Dates and programming may also change each year. If you want to plan your trip around an event, check the latest dates.
More Activities in the Village
Other attractions include the Breathtaker Coaster, with a vertical drop of more than 400 feet. The Treeline Trial Challenge Course has five trails at five different difficulty levels. The Rugged Ascent Climbing Wall features an auto-belay system and dozens of routes at varying difficulty levels. Aerial Approach Disc Golf is an 18-hole course that runs from Elk Camp to Base Village. Canopy Run Zipline Tours travel through the treetops and offer views of Snowmass.
Snowmass Recreation Center offers day-use admission. The leisure pool has a zero-entry access point, waterfalls, jets and a water slide; the slide is seasonal. Since admission rules may change, check the latest information before your visit.
Getting Around and Getting Here
The free Snowmass Village shuttle serves nearly every location in the Village on eight routes. Routes and schedules may change; check the latest times before traveling. Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) is six miles from Snowmass Village.
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