Sam's Knob and Big Burn Uphill

Snowmass uphill route with a huge amount of vertical, and lots of great options for descent.
Difficult Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 8 m
Aspen Mountain rests at the base of the historic mining town, Aspen, in Colorado at 7,890ft, and is one of the most unique resorts in North America. Nowhere else can you fly down the same slopes as world class Olympic athletes, ski through the picturesque aspen trees of Bear Paw or chase powder atop old mining claims on Zaugg Dump.
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Snowmass uphill route with a huge amount of vertical, and lots of great options for descent.
Difficult Resort Ski Touring
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Easy Resort Ski Touring
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Moderate Resort Ski Touring
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Easy Resort Ski Touring
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Moderate Resort Ski Touring
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