Buttermilk

Trip ideas while visiting Aspen in Colorado

Buttermilk

If you’re looking for a stress-free skiing experience, Buttermilk is the place to be! With 21 miles of open trails, this top Colorado ski resort offers a perfect setting for beginners and families. The beginner trails are well-maintained and spacious, allowing skiers to navigate with ease. Don’t worry about crowds; visitors assure that it never feels crowded here. If you need some extra guidance, you can opt for private ski or snowboard lessons. Recent visitors have spoken highly of the instructors, describing them as friendly, positive, and helpful. Another highlight is the Cliffhouse restaurant located at the mountain’s peak. Reviewers rave about the breathtaking views, which some even claim are the best in all of Colorado.

This mountain is not just for beginners. It has slopes suitable for intermediate and expert skiers too. One of its highlights is the 22-foot superpipe and the X Games-inspired course. Buttermilk also has large terrain parks with 470 skiable acres. Even though there are no mountain operations in the summer, you can still visit Buttermilk to enjoy the hiking trails.