Aspen Snowmass vs Vail
Aspen Snowmass and Vail 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 | Vail |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Excellent |
| Experts | Good | Very good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Very good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Aspen Snowmass
Limited
Vail
Good
Intermediates
Aspen Snowmass
Very good
Vail
Excellent
Experts
Aspen Snowmass
Good
Vail
Very good
Off-piste
Aspen Snowmass
Limited
Vail
Good
Terrain Park
Aspen Snowmass
Not ideal
Vail
Not ideal
Families
Aspen Snowmass
Not ideal
Vail
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Aspen Snowmass
Very good
Vail
Very good
Budget
Aspen Snowmass
Not ideal
Vail
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Aspen Snowmass | Vail |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 119 km | 204.9 km |
| Vertical drop | 1352 m | 1069 m |
| Lifts | 19 | 32 |
| Top elevation | 3830 m | 3524 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~67cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €240 | €175 |
Piste
Aspen Snowmass
119 km
Vail
204.9 km
Vertical drop
Aspen Snowmass
1352 m
Vail
1069 m
Lifts
Aspen Snowmass
19
Vail
32
Top elevation
Aspen Snowmass
3830 m
Vail
3524 m
Snow reliability
Aspen Snowmass
very reliable snow
Vail
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Aspen Snowmass
January (~67cm)
Vail
No data
Day pass
Aspen Snowmass
€240
Vail
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Vail if...
you want cruisy red runs or you want challenging terrain.