Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Well above normal62nd percentile
December
Well above normal65th percentile
January
Well above normal68th percentile
February
Well above normal66th percentile
March
Well above normal66th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
58 inthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical2,787 ft 9,375 ft to 12,162 ft
- Skiable terrain1,547 ac
- Average snowfall300 in a season
- Season passEpic Pass
- Lifts15
- Marked runs93 35 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner31%11 mi
- Intermediate52%18 mi
- Advanced17%6 mi
Getting there
ASE
Drive from Aspenregional airport
3 h 14103 mi
DEN
Drive from Denvermajor hub
5 h 41255 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortstrongly
Hidden gemstrongly
Powdera little
Groomersstrongly
Backcountryoutstanding
Snowmakinga little
Villagestrongly
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 14 in | 4 in – 20 in | 58 in | -5 °C | 67% |
| December | 34 in | 22 in – 41 in | 84 in | -10 °C | 65% |
| January | 48 in | 35 in – 67 in | 84 in | -10 °C | 64% |
| February | 60 in | 49 in – 82 in | 90 in | -8 °C | 54% |
| March | 66 in | 53 in – 93 in | 75 in | -5 °C | 59% |
| April | 58 in | 38 in – 80 in | 41 in | -1 °C | 52% |
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