Aspen Snowmass vs Keystone
Aspen Snowmass and Keystone 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 | Keystone |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Very good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Aspen Snowmass
Limited
Keystone
Limited
Intermediates
Aspen Snowmass
Very good
Keystone
Very good
Experts
Aspen Snowmass
Good
Keystone
Very good
Off-piste
Aspen Snowmass
Limited
Keystone
Good
Terrain Park
Aspen Snowmass
Not ideal
Keystone
Not ideal
Families
Aspen Snowmass
Not ideal
Keystone
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Aspen Snowmass
Very good
Keystone
Good
Budget
Aspen Snowmass
Not ideal
Keystone
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Keystone |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 119 km | 113.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 1352 m | 914 m |
| Lifts | 19 | 20 |
| Top elevation | 3830 m | 3747 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~67cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €240 | €175 |
Piste
Aspen Snowmass
119 km
Keystone
113.8 km
Vertical drop
Aspen Snowmass
1352 m
Keystone
914 m
Lifts
Aspen Snowmass
19
Keystone
20
Top elevation
Aspen Snowmass
3830 m
Keystone
3747 m
Snow reliability
Aspen Snowmass
very reliable snow
Keystone
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Aspen Snowmass
January (~67cm)
Keystone
No data
Day pass
Aspen Snowmass
€240
Keystone
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Aspen Snowmass if...
you want the most reliable snow.
Choose Keystone if...
you want challenging terrain.