Peak Elevation
9,900 ft
3,018 m
Vertical Drop
2,030 ft
619 m
Skiable Area
435 ac
176 ha
Avg Snowfall
200 in
508 cm
Lifts
8
Buttermilk Ski Area Weather Forecast
About
Buttermilk is one of four Aspen Snowmass mountains in Colorado, about five miles from downtown Aspen. It is the gentlest of the four, rising 2,030 feet to a 9,900-foot summit across 44 trails and roughly 470 acres, with no expert terrain. It hosted the ESPN Winter X Games for years, its lower face built into superpipes and slopestyle jumps each January.
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Operated by Aspen Skiing Company
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Buttermilk Ski Area have?
Buttermilk Ski Area has 8 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 6,900 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Buttermilk Ski Area?
Buttermilk Ski Area has a vertical drop of 2,030 feet (619 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Buttermilk Ski Area?
The summit of Buttermilk Ski Area sits at 9,900 feet (3,018 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Buttermilk Ski Area have?
Buttermilk Ski Area has 44 marked trails, totaling roughly 21 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Buttermilk Ski Area?
Buttermilk Ski Area covers 435 acres (176 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Buttermilk Ski Area offer night skiing?
No, Buttermilk Ski Area does not offer night skiing.
Does Buttermilk Ski Area have snowmaking?
Yes, Buttermilk Ski Area has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Buttermilk Ski Area get each year?
Buttermilk Ski Area averages around 200 inches (508 cm) of snowfall per season.