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
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.
Explore Aspen with curated guides of the best mountain bike trails, ski routes, and more. With over 48 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Aspen.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
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Routes in Aspen
High Alpine Uphill
Daytime uphill access from Base Village to High Alpine at Snowmass.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 660 m
- Descent
- 0 m
Elk Camp Uphill
Daytime uphill access from Base Village to Elk Camp at Snowmass.
Easy Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 408 m
- Descent
- 3 m
Two Creeks Uphill
Daytime uphill access from Two Creek base at Snowmass.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 510 m
- Descent
- 2 m
Tiehack Uphill
A local go-to workout on Aspen’s Buttermilk Mountain.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 508 m
- Descent
- 1 m
West Buttermilk Uphill
Relaxed resort tour on the quieter West side of Buttermilk.
Easy Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 358 m
- Descent
- 1 m
Main Buttermilk Uphill
Daytime uphill route in the center of Buttermilk resort.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 610 m
- Descent
- 3 m
Aspen Highlands Uphill to MGR
The designated uphill route at Highlands that's open all day.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 574 m
- Descent
- 5 m
Guidebooks in Aspen
6 routes · Mountain Biking
3,000+ Vert of Downhill Ripping in the Snowmass Bike Park
2 routes · Freeride Skiing
Ski Aspen Mountain’s World-Famous Steeps
10 routes · Trail Running
Run the Elks: Crested Butte’s Best Trail Running Routes
5 routes · Mountain Biking
5 of the Best MTB Trail Rides in Aspen/Snowmass
7 routes · Trail Running
7 of the Most Iconic Trail Running Routes in Aspen, CO
3 routes · Mountain Biking · Hiking · Trail Running
Traverse the Mighty Elk Range from Crested Butte to Aspen
3 routes · Road Biking
Cross the Continental Divide on 3 Stunning Road Rides
7 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking