Buttermilk Mountain Tours

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Novices and superstar skiers alike are drawn to the awesome scenery and varied runs of Aspen’s prime winter sports location.

The soft, rolling slopes of Buttermilk, together with one of the world’s best park and pipe facilities, make this mountain extremely unique. Buttermilk has hosted the Winter X Games for 13 years in a row, but the mountain is also home to long, easier routes that bring maximum enjoyment to newcomers. The diverse selection of pleasant runs available at the popular destination brings groups of every ability. So whether you’re a professional or a first-time skier, grab your gear and hit the slopes. 

Learn to ski on the green runs with teachers who’ll show you how to develop your skills. Graduate to the blue slopes, such as Buckskin and Big Face Hollow, which run the length of the mountain through coniferous woodland. These lengthy trails make Buttermilk an exceptionally gratifying place to pick up the basics.

Seasoned experts can find challenge on black runs, such as Jacob’s Ladder, which offers thrills for braver visitors. Board the lift at Tiehack and choose from a selection of advanced routes back down the mountain.

Two terrain parks lie on the slopes of Buttermilk, containing pipes and jumps for people who like to catch air on their way down a mountain. Try your first tricks at S3 Park before showing off in the more demanding Buttermilk Park.

Aspen and its surrounding areas transform in summer, changing from a winter wonderland to a destination for trekking and other summer sports. Hike along mountain trails or look down upon the slopes from a gondola ride. As the snow melt fills the rivers, opportunities for whitewater rafting abound. In the evening, enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of concerts in the open air, which are held throughout the season. 

The slopes of Buttermilk Mountain are conveniently located near Aspen airport. Visit in ski season between December and April. If you’d rather watch the experts before trying it yourself, be a spectator at the Winter X Games in January. Return in the summer to enjoy all the warm-weather beauty and thrills throughout Aspen Snowmass.

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5/5 - Excellent

DickS
Mar 29, 2019

Buttermilk is rather flat and not much challenge for an advanced skier/snowboarder, although it has expansive green and easy blue and would be ideal for a beginner to low intermediate. But I spent 2 days here to train in the half-pipe. Pipe was fresh cut and about as perfect as a pipe can be. Terrain park was also superb. For freestyle, this mountain would be hard to beat.

5/5 - Excellent

Malcolm
Mar 13, 2019

Free parking

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 13, 2019

This may seem like an "easy" mountain but there is something for everyone except....no lift lines! Great views also.

4/5 - Good

Chris
Jan 29, 2019

Perfect location for stay during XGames

3/5 - Okay

Don
Sep 13, 2018

Never got there

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Sep 3, 2018

Bus service drops you at the buttermilk stop!

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