Aspen Snowmass vs Copper Mountain
Aspen Snowmass and Copper Mountain are neighbouring resorts in Colorado - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Aspen Snowmass | Copper Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Good | Good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Aspen Snowmass
Limited
Copper Mountain
Good
Intermediates
Aspen Snowmass
Very good
Copper Mountain
Good
Experts
Aspen Snowmass
Good
Copper Mountain
Good
Off-piste
Aspen Snowmass
Limited
Copper Mountain
Limited
Terrain Park
Aspen Snowmass
Not ideal
Copper Mountain
Not ideal
Families
Aspen Snowmass
Not ideal
Copper Mountain
Limited
Snow Confidence
Aspen Snowmass
Very good
Copper Mountain
Good
Budget
Aspen Snowmass
Not ideal
Copper Mountain
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Copper Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 119 km | 115.1 km |
| Vertical drop | 1352 m | 798 m |
| Lifts | 19 | 99 |
| Top elevation | 3830 m | 3762 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~67cm) | December (~69cm) |
| Day pass | €240 | €180 |
Piste
Aspen Snowmass
119 km
Copper Mountain
115.1 km
Vertical drop
Aspen Snowmass
1352 m
Copper Mountain
798 m
Lifts
Aspen Snowmass
19
Copper Mountain
99
Top elevation
Aspen Snowmass
3830 m
Copper Mountain
3762 m
Snow reliability
Aspen Snowmass
very reliable snow
Copper Mountain
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Aspen Snowmass
January (~67cm)
Copper Mountain
December (~69cm)
Day pass
Aspen Snowmass
€240
Copper Mountain
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Aspen Snowmass if...
you want cruisy red runs or you want the most reliable snow.
Choose Copper Mountain if...
you want better value.