Snowmass, Colorado, is comprised of two entities: the world-renowned ski area and the Town of Snowmass Village. Together, they offer visiting families a wealth of outdoor activities, lots of condominium lodging options and casual spots to eat.
Unlike some other Colorado resorts (including nearby Aspen, which boomed in the late 1800s during the silver-mining heyday) Snowmass doesn't have a sense of Old West history. Snowmass first opened to skiers in 1967; one original ski lodge for budget-minded travelers, the Snowmass Inn, is still in business. The Snowmass Village Mall has historically been the center of activity with its slopeside shops and restaurants. The multimillion-dollar Base Village continues to be developed, and features a new luxury hotel -- Viceroy Snowmass.
Families flock to Snowmass in the winter months because of the mountain's incredibly varied ski terrain -- 91 trails on more than 3,000 acres with an incredible 4,406-foot vertical drop. That's higher than four Eiffel Towers! A stellar ski school introduces the sport to children as young as 2.5 years in a safe and fun environment at the Treehouse Kids Adventure Center. Snowmass is also incredibly appealing in the summertime, with Colorado's temperate climate, low humidity and blue-sky days.
Snowmass Village is in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley, about 10 miles west of Aspen and 40 miles east of Glenwood Springs on Highway 82.
Snowmass Family Vacations
Snowmass Family Vacations
Families will love:
- World-renowned ski area with a wide variety of terrain on over 91 trails
- Stellar ski school and Treehouse Kids Adventure Center
- Four-season, outdoor family fun and adventure
Written by Kara Williams
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