Resort Comparison

Aspen Highlands vs Buttermilk

Buttermilk excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Aspen Highlands leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Aspen Highlands

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Buttermilk

120.2" average season

Best Terrain
Aspen Highlands

3,511' of vertical

Best Value
Aspen Highlands

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Aspen Highlands

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Aspen Highlands

Pleasant base area

Aspen Highlands
Colorado, United States
$$
Buttermilk
Colorado, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
5.0
5.0
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
3,511'
1,999'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
1%
24%
Trails
76
50
Lifts
6
8

Getting There

Airport
DEN
DEN
Drive Time
2h
2h
Road Ease
5.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Aspen Highlands

109.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

93.8" total

86%

Buttermilk

120.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

109.2" total

91%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
120"60"0"
Aspen Highlands
Buttermilk

Key Insights

Buttermilk excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Aspen Highlands offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Aspen Highlands has greater vertical drop (3,511' vs 1,999'), offering longer runs
  • Buttermilk has more beginner/intermediate terrain (70% green and blue), while Aspen Highlands skews more advanced (52% black and double black)

Best For

Aspen Highlands

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Expert skiers (52% advanced terrain)

Buttermilk

  • Budget-conscious families

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