Does Aspen offer good skiing options for beginners?

Absolutely, Aspen/Snowmass has plenty of beginner terrain. Actually, Buttermilk (one of the four Aspen/Snowmass mountains) is known for its gentile beginner terrain, fantastic views, and uncrowded slopes. Snowmass also has plenty of beginner terrain for you to explore. read more

Actually, Buttermilk (one of the four Aspen/Snowmass mountains) is known for its gentile beginner terrain, fantastic views, and uncrowded slopes. Snowmass also has plenty of beginner terrain for you to explore. It should be noted that Aspen Mountain does not contain any beginner terrain and is recommended for intermediate and advanced skiers only. read more

Aspen Mountain: Buckhorn to FIS Lift, down Ruthie's Run, up Ruthie's Lift and down Red's Run (black) to Ajax Express is the absolute best warmup lap(s) to start any day on Aspen Mountain (Ajax). This side of the mountain usually isn't as busy as the Copper side of Ajax and offers tons of runs to keep you busy all day. read more

Aspen Mountain, the one that's right in town, might be a little intimidating for beginners and early-on intermediates, but the ski mountain just down the road is a place that is more hospitable to beginners than any other major mountain in Colorado. read more