Mountain Stats and Statistics for Snowmass Resort

Snowmass Resort Statistics

Season Dates: November 24, 2005 - April 16, 2006
Base Elevation: 8,104 ft / 2,473 m
Summit Elevation: 12,510 ft / 3,813 m
Vertical Rise: 4,406 ft / 1,343 m
Terrain: 3,128 acres / 1,266 hectares
Annual Snowfall: 300 inches / 762 cm
Snowmaking: 210 acres / 85 hectares

Number of Trails: 76
Miles/km of Trails: 137 miles / 220 km
Longest Run: 5.3 miles / 8.5 km
Steepest Run: Gowdy's and AMF - slope angle of 40 degrees
Types of Trails: easiest: 6%, more difficult: 50%, most difficult: 12%, expert: 32%

Lifts: 22
18 Primary Lifts – 1 high-speed six passenger, 1 six-passenger pulse gondola (enclosed), 6 high-speed quads, 5 doubles, 3 magic carpets, 2 ski/snowboard school lifts
4 Secondary Lifts – 1 double (Sheer Bliss), 1 triple (Naked Lady), 2 platter pulls (Cirque and Scooper)
Lift Capacity: 27,181 riders/hour
Uncrowded Slopes: On average 2 people per acre/5 people per hectare

Best Known For: Wide-open, groomed cruising and family-friendly activities. Snowmass has long been rated one of the best family ski areas in North America
Best-Kept Secret: The daily "Noon Groom,” a freshly groomed run that reopens at noon. Also, breakfast at Gwyn"s High Alpine can't be beat.
What's New: Village Express six-pack lift taking passengers from Fanny Hill to Sam's Knob. Sky Cab - a fast and fun aerial link between existing Snowmass Village Mall and new Base Village joins commercial centers and integrates conference activities. For information on other mountain improvements and the entire Renaissance of Snowmass click here. Magic carpet at the bottom of Fanny Hill.
Parks and Pipes: 3 terrain parks (Pipeline, Makaha and Scooper), 1 superpipe and 1 minipipe reopens at noon. Also, breakfast at Gwyn"s High Alpine can't be beat.
Location: Within the White River National Forest, adjacent to Snowmass Village and 9 miles from downtown Aspen

Mountain Statistics for Snowmass Resort