Where Aspen Mountain’s numbers come from
42 observations from 6 publishers behind 20 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.
Figures
7/11 core figures collected.
Summit elevation11,262 ft3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Aspen Skiing Company
Skiresort.info — Ski resort Aspen MountainSep 2026“The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 2,422 and 3,418 m.”
Highest lift-served elevation11,257 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
Base elevation7,945 ft3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Aspen Skiing Company
Skiresort.info — Ski resort Aspen MountainSep 2026“The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 2,422 and 3,418 m.”
Advertised vertical drop3,317 ft3 sources1 of 3 agree · differfrom Aspen Skiing Company
PeakRankings — Aspen Mountain (Ajax) ReviewSep 2026Differs: 3,000 ft “Ajax boasts a commendable 3,000' vertical drop, which is up there with the best in the state.”
Lift-served vertical3,312 ftNo sources:Derived
Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.
= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft
Skiable acres906 ac3 sources1 of 3 agree · differfrom Aspen Skiing Company
Snowmass — PDFPublishedOct 2026“Acreage by Mountain Resort Total 5,758 ac 2,330 ha Aspen Mountain 906 ac 366 ha”
PeakRankings — Aspen Mountain (Ajax) ReviewSep 2026Differs: 828 ac “With the expanded terrain, Ajax's skiable footprint has increased to 828 acres.”
Named trails1272 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Aspen Skiing Company
Wikipedia — Aspen Mountain (ski area)Sep 2026Differs: 76 “number_trails = 76 total; - 0 Beginner; - 48 Intermediate; - 26 Advanced; - 26 Expert”
Longest run3.0 mi2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Aspen Skiing Company
Aspen Snowmass — Las Montañas (Spanish-language mountain stats page)PublishedOct 2026“Millas o kilómetros de pistas: 64 millas o 103 km Pista más larga: 3 millas o 4,8 km”
Night skiingNo1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Total lifts84 sources2 of 4 agree · differfrom Aspen Skiing Company
Skiresort.info — Ski resort Aspen MountainSep 2026“8 lifts transport the guests. The lifts consist of 1 Circulating ropeway/gondola lift and 7 Chairlifts.”
Wikipedia — Aspen Mountain (ski area)Sep 2026Differs: 9 “lift_system = 9 total; - 1 gondola; - 2 high-speed quad chairs; - 1 high-speed triple; - 1 quad chair; - 2 double chairs; - 2 secondary lifts”
OpenSkiMap — Aspen MountainSep 2026Differs: 5 “Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 4 chairlifts, 1 gondola (5 in all)”
Uphill capacity10,755 /hr1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Average annual snowfall300 in2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Aspen Skiing Company
Snowmaking coverage210 ac1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Aspen Skiing Company
Aspen Snowmass — Las Montañas (Spanish-language mountain stats page)PublishedOct 2026“Superficie de nieve fabricada: 210 acres o 85 hectáreas”
Snowmaking coverage (share)31%1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Airport drive1 h 14 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Aspen Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Aspen Mountain: 1 h 14 min and 68.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Airport road miles68.5 mi2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Aspen Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Aspen Mountain: 1 h 14 min and 68.5 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Aspen Snowmass — Direct Flights to Aspen | Getting to Aspen SnowmassSep 2026“Eagle County Airport (EGE) … Eagle County Airport is located just 70 miles from Aspen Snowmass”
Big airport drive3 h 32 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Aspen Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Denver International Airport (DEN) to Aspen Mountain: 3 h 32 min and 221.9 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport road miles221.9 mi2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Aspen Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Denver International Airport (DEN) to Aspen Mountain: 3 h 32 min and 221.9 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Aspen Snowmass — Direct Flights to Aspen | Getting to Aspen SnowmassSep 2026“Denver International Airport (DEN) The largest and most active airport in the Rocky Mountain region is located only 220 miles from Aspen Snowmass”
Closest airport drive7 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Aspen Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Aspen Mountain: 7 min and 4.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Aspen Snowmass — Direct Flights to Aspen | Getting to Aspen SnowmassSep 2026“With the Aspen Pitkin Country Airport (ASE) only 10 minutes from downtown Aspen, getting in an out of Aspen by air makes travel here easy, especially in the summer months”
Closest airport road miles4.4 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Aspen Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Aspen Mountain: 7 min and 4.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Pages cited
Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.
- Aspen Snowmass — Aspen Mountain | Iconic Steeps & Town-Side LapsThe resort’s own site · aspensnowmass.com
- Aspen Snowmass — Aspen Skiing Company | About UsThe resort’s own site · aspensnowmass.com
- Aspen Snowmass — Direct Flights to Aspen | Getting to Aspen SnowmassThe resort’s own site · aspensnowmass.com
- Aspen Snowmass — Ikon Pass | Ski & Snowboard Season Pass at Aspen SnowmassThe resort’s own site · aspensnowmass.com
- Aspen Snowmass — Las Montañas (Spanish-language mountain stats page)The resort’s own site · aspensnowmass.com
- Aspen Snowmass — Lift Tickets 2026-27The resort’s own site · aspensnowmass.com
- Aspen Snowmass — The Mountain Collective | 36-Day, Multi-Resort Season PassThe resort’s own site · aspensnowmass.com
- Snowmass — PDFThe resort’s own site · aspensnowmass.com
- Hiking, Biking, Camps, & More — official websiteThe resort’s own site · aspensnowmass.com
- Ikon Pass 2026-27 access detailsSki pass · Alterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · account.ikonpass.com
- Colorado Ski Country USA — member resortsState ski association · Colorado Ski Country USA · coloradoski.com
- Mountain Collective — Aspen Snowmass resort pageSki pass · The Mountain Collective · mountaincollective.com
- Lift Blog — Aspen MountainSki guide · Lift Blog · liftblog.com
- PeakRankings — Aspen Mountain (Ajax) ReviewSki guide · PeakRankings · peakrankings.com
- Skiresort.info — Ski resort Aspen MountainSki guide · Skiresort Service International GmbH · skiresort.info
- Wikipedia — Aspen Mountain (ski area)Encyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia — List of ski areas and resorts in the United StatesEncyclopedia · Wikimedia Foundation · en.wikipedia.org
- Drive from Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Aspen Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027Worked out by aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Drive from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Aspen Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027Worked out by aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Drive from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Aspen Mountain, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027Worked out by aurora.ski · openstreetmap.org
- Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · transtats.bts.gov
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)U.S. government · Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. DOT) · geodata.bts.gov
- GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts areWorked out by aurora.ski · GMBA Mountain Inventory (placed by aurora.ski) · earthenv.org
- latitude.to — GPS coordinates of Aspen Mountain (Colorado)Other site · latitude.to · latitude.to
- OpenSkiMap — Aspen MountainCommunity map · OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · openstreetmap.org
Other facts
Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.
- Nearest major airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Closest airline airport
- Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
- Airports the resort recommends
- Aspen Snowmass — Direct Flights to Aspen | Getting to Aspen Snowmass
- Lift ticket page
- Aspen Snowmass — Lift Tickets 2026-27
- Mountain range
- GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts are
- Mountain range
- Wikipedia — Aspen Mountain (ski area)
- Nearest city
- Wikipedia — Aspen Mountain (ski area)
Operating status
The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.
- operatingHiking, Biking, Camps, & More · The resort’s own site · 2026-10-0226-27 Season Passes Winter Lift Tickets Lodging Book Now Winter Season Passes Winter…
- operatingAlterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Aspen Snowmass, CO — 26/27 Ikon Pass: Per resort (7 days)
- operatingThe Mountain Collective · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Aspen Snowmass — Aspen, CO; 2 days at Aspen Snowmass; NO BLACKOUT DATES
- operatingColorado Ski Country USA · State ski association · 2026-09-28Listed by Colorado Ski Country USA: "Aspen Mountain"
- operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Aspen Mountain
- operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-28Aspen Mountain: 5 operating lift(s) — Ajax Express (High Speed Quad), FIS (Double), Hero's (High Speed Quad), Ruthies (High Speed Triple), Silver Queen Gondola (Gondola 6); 15 removed/not operating
- operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-28Aspen Mountain — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 5; downhill runs mapped: 138; Aspen
Data quality notes
- Not yet collected: beginner terrain, intermediate terrain, advanced terrain, expert terrain.