Snowmass Village Colorado - Area Information

Nestled at the end of the Brush Creek Valley and just outside of Aspen, Snowmass Village is truly a special destination in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Snowmass Village is a mecca for adventure, outdoor activities, relaxation, and rejuvenation. This 25-square-mile town offers over 40 miles of hiking and biking trails, a world-class ski area with incredible terrain, and an 18-hole James Engh golf course. Surrounded by incredibly scenic peaks and a large wilderness area, Snowmass Village feels like it is worlds away from everything, yet the action and excitement of Aspen is just 15 minutes away.

This pure mountain town with a rich ranching history has something for everyone, all year round. From music festivals and ski competitions, to culinary and wine festivals, a hot air balloon festival, and an authentic wild west rodeo, the fun never stops in Snowmass Village. In the summer, locals and visitors enjoy whitewater rafting and kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, golf and tennis, horseback riding, kids summer activities and much more. The wintertime in Snowmass Village brings blue skies and picture perfect powder for skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, nordic skiing, and snowmobiling. Featuring delicious dining, charming boutiques, spectacular ski-in/ski-out Snowmass accommodations, and a world-class spa, you’ll have just as much fun in the town as you will on the mountains and trails.

With an average of 300 days of sunshine each year and 300 inches of snow each winter, there are plenty of reasons to get to Snowmass. Each season brings a new kind of beauty to Snowmass Village. Summer brings blue skies, colorful wildflowers, and cool nights perfect for sleeping; fall comes alive with vibrant fall colors on the leaves, festivals, and crisp mountain air; winter spoils us with evening snowstorms and bluebird powder days the next day; and in spring, the rivers rage and the mountains turn a vivid shade of green as the snow melts. Snowmass Village is conveniently located just 15 minutes from the Aspen Sardy Field Airport. For a more economic choice, visitors can fly into either the Eagle Vail Airport, which is approximately one and a half hours away, or Denver International Airport, which is about three and a half hour drive.

Snowmass Village is more than just a resort town—it is a true community, surrounded by locals who care about preserving and sharing the spirit of this unique alpine village. Book your Snowmass, Colorado lodging today and find out for yourself why so many people love this mountain town.