Lift-access Backcountry Skiing

The mountains of the Elk Range and the access provided by our local ski areas combine to make Aspen/Snowmass an incredible destination for backcountry skiers.

 

Gain elevation with the help of the chairlifts and save your energy for huge descents or laps in the "sidecountry" terrain of the ski areas.

 

Aspen Expeditions professional IFMGA/AMGA trained or certified ski mountain guides have been guiding the winter backcountry around Aspen since 1976. AE has a unique relationship with the Aspen Skiing Company to access the backcountry from near the summits of the ski areas.

 

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Aspen Highlands lift-access Backcountry Skiing
Experience lift accessed backcountry skiing or riding descents beyond the slopes of Aspen Highlands.
Aspen Mountain Backcountry Skiing/Riding
Ski or ride the powder beyond the boundaries of Aspen Mountain.
Snowmass lift-access Backcountry Skiing
Explore the backcountry skiing or riding descents beyond the inbound slopes of Snowmass.
Buttermilk lift-access Sidecountry Skiing
Ski or ride the powder in the Sugar Bowls beyond the boundaries of Buttermilk Mountain.
Introduction to Sidecountry
Curious about skiing or riding the sidecountry? Go on a guided introduction in the backcountry of Aspen and Snowmass.
Ski a Local Summit
Grizzly, South Hayden, Garrett, Mace, Sievers-- the Elk Mountains have countless high summits to ski and ride.


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