Aspen Ski Resort Vacations

Aspen the Resort

Aspen is one of the best-known ski resorts in the world. With over 4,500 acres of terrain spread over four mountains, it offers an expansive variety of skiing for all levels throughout a reliably great season of snow. And with consistently top-rated nightlife, both the exciting downtown of Aspen and the quieter resort area of Snowmass will provide something for everyone after a long day out on the slopes.

Featured Aspen Lodging:

Fifth Avenue
3.5-stars. Walking Distance

The Gant
3.5-stars. Short Shuttle

The Aspen Mountains

Located approximately 215 miles southwest of Denver, 75 miles southeast of Eagle, and only minutes from Aspen's own Sardy Field (ASE), Aspen’s four mountains are unique, each offering a terrain that is specific for certain levels of skiers. Aspen Mountain- also known as Ajax- is geared toward advanced skiers, with over 3,200 vertical feet on 700 skiable acres. Aspen Highlands is situated to the right of Aspen Mountain also known as Ajax, and although it offers a respectable amount of beginner and intermediate terrain, it is also where the Olympic Medallists choose to hang out. Buttermilk is known for being a smaller, beginner-oriented mountain, but also happens to be home of the world's longest terrain park and ESPN Winter X Games. These games usually occur at the end of January. Snowmass is easily the largest of the four, and has the greatest variety for all levels with more than 3000 acres of ski terrain. Not to mention, it has some SPECTACULAR views.

The Town of Aspen

Aspen is a real town, buzzing with life from over one hundred restaurants, bars, and nightclubs servicing the area. Charm and elegance exude from the Victorian architecture and cobblestone streets, where shoppers and leisurely strollers will find dozens of boutique stores and galleries to explore. Those interested in history will appreciate the many historic buildings in the area, such as the Ute Bank, which dates back to Aspen’s silver era in the 1800s. There is always plenty to see and do in Aspen- rarely will you find a dull moment here.

Aspen Lodging: Condo Rentals and Hotels

There are two main areas for lodging in Aspen- the town of Aspen itself, and the nearby resort area of Snowmass. This page is devoted entirely to Aspen lodging. Please see our Snowmass page for other lodging rental options. Lodging in the town of Aspen keeps you near the action. There are a variety of accommodations, from moderate to luxury, hotel to rental condos, extending from the base of the Aspen Mountain to the Roaring Fork River- and all within minutes of restaurants, bars, club, shopping and more. There are several options for condo and hotel lodging between the Buttermilk and Aspen Highland mountains. It is best to call Sports America for those options.