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Aspen Mountain piste map

Detailed piste map of Aspen Mountain highlighting top ski runs and lifts
9th July, 2025
2 min read time

Aspen, a jewel amidst the prestigious Colorado ski resorts, stands out for its blend of luxury and natural beauty within the Rocky Mountains. Plan your perfect ski holiday in advance: download the latest Aspen piste map to familiarize yourself with the trails and lifts ahead of time, ensuring you maximize your snow time.

Aspen ski resort piste maps

Download it here, or pick up a copy at ticket offices and information points throughout the ski resort.

Aspen Mountain ski resort piste map

Aspen Mountain piste map downloads

  1. Aspen Mountain piste map pdf
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Aspen Mountain best ski pistes

Aspen Mountain (Ajax) caters exclusively to intermediate and expert skiers, with 0% beginner runs, 48% intermediate, and 52% advanced/expert.

  • Ruthie’s (Expert - Black): Steep, fast, and iconic, one of Aspen’s most celebrated runs with a race course feel.
  • Walsh’s (Expert - Black): Narrow and challenging, with natural bumps and dramatic views.
  • Copper (Intermediate - Blue): A long, flowing piste with a reliable pitch and good grooming.
  • Shadow Mountain (Expert - Black): South-facing with great light, narrow and technical terrain.
  • Spar Gulch (Intermediate - Blue): The main artery to the base, combining fun terrain with great scenery.
  • Buttermilk (Beginner - Green to Intermediate - Blue): Located on the neighbouring hill, home to X Games terrain parks and great learning zones.
  • Sam’s Knob Route (Intermediate - Blue): At nearby Snowmass, a scenic and broad piste ideal for long turns.
  • Copper Bowl (Expert - Black): A challenging natural bowl with varied terrain and drop-ins.
  • Boomerang (Intermediate - Red): One of Aspen’s more forgiving runs with excellent flow and good light.
  • Highland Bowl (Extreme - Double Black): Aspen Highlands’ crown jewel, accessible by hike, it offers some of North America’s best inbounds steep skiing.

Aspen Mountain ski resort in brief

  • Skiable terrain: 884 ha (2,184 acres)
  • Kilometres of pistes: 103 km (64 miles)
  • Lowest altitude: 2,470 m (8,104 feet)
  • Highest altitude: 3,813 m (12,509 feet)
  • Ski pistes: 264
  • Type of ski pistes: 48% intermediate, 52% advanced/expert
  • Longest piste: 8.5 km (5.3 miles)
  • Ski lifts: 21
  • Terrain parks: 2
  • Bowls: 1

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