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Aspen Highlands Resort Guide
Opens December 12, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Dec 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 26
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
2cm
7-Day Forecast
11cm
Snow Depth
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❄ Heavy, wetResort Guide
Aspen Highlands is located in Aspen, Colorado, and is renowned for its expert terrain, including the legendary Highland Bowl, offering challenging runs and expansive views of the Maroon Bells. The resort features 1,040 acres of skiable terrain, a vertical rise of 3,635 feet, and a laid-back, authentic mountain atmosphere. Key amenities include on-mountain dining, ski and snowboard schools, and convenient access to the broader Aspen Snowmass area, making it a favorite for advanced skiers seeking a genuine alpine experience.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Aspen Highlands
Lifts
5
Skiable area
1040 ac
Longest run
5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Intermediate23% of terrain
- Advanced12% of terrain
- Expert65% of terrain
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad3
- Triple chair2
Snowmaking covers about 63% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Opened by Thanksgiving 0 of the last 8 seasons · last miss 2025-26
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro – Renowned for its energetic après-ski scene, Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro offers stunning mountain views, champagne toasts, and lively parties on the slopes, making it a must-visit for those seeking a festive atmosphere after a day of skiing at Aspen Highlands.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:00 PM UTC
17cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-37%
vs 5-Year Avg
27cm avg by now
-35%
vs 30-Year Avg
26cm avg by now
27cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 16.9 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~17 cm. That's 37% below the 5-year average (27 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 35% below the 30-year average (26 cm).
Aspen Highlands Season Snowfall
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Aspen Highlands Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 340cm with an average of 80 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 38cm | 9 days | 20cm | 36cm | 10cm |
| December | 49cm | 11 days | 49cm | 70cm | 10cm |
| January | 47cm | 11 days | 77cm | 95cm | 9cm |
| February | 48cm | 13 days | 96cm | 115cm | 10cm |
| March | 50cm | 12 days | 106cm | 123cm | 10cm |
| April | 51cm | 11 days | 108cm | 124cm | 10cm |
| May | 23cm | 5 days | 88cm | 114cm | 7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
35 days scored, from 22 Feb
39
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3922 Feb
- 3227 Feb4cm
- 2926 Feb4cm
March 2026
- 397 Mar13cm
- 298 Mar
- 2816 Mar5cm
February scored highest for Aspen Highlands in 2025-26. Based on 35 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2025-26)
107 days
Dec 13, 2025 → Mar 29, 2026
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 12, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Aspen Highlands
- Where is Aspen Highlands?
- Aspen Highlands is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Aspen Highlands?
- Aspen Highlands runs from a base elevation of 2,451 m (8,041 ft) to a summit of 3,559 m (11,677 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,108 m (3,635 ft).
- How big is Aspen Highlands?
- Aspen Highlands has 1,040 acres (421 hectares) of skiable terrain, 118 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Aspen Highlands?
- Aspen Highlands is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Aspen Highlands?
- Aspen Highlands typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Aspen Highlands get in a typical season?
- Aspen Highlands averages 300 inches / 762 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
