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Landmark: Buttermilk MountainCity: Aspen
Country: USA Colorado
Continent: North America
Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen, USA Colorado, North America
Buttermilk Mountain is one of four ski areas comprising Aspen Snowmass resort complex situated rather quaintly in Colorado.
Buttermilk carries a distinct identity quietly overshadowed by behemoths like Snowmass Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands in scale somewhat.
Widely recognized as most beginner-friendly mountain in Aspen area it has gained international fame as longtime host of Winter X Games.
Mountain Profile boasts base elevation at roughly 2,400 meters and summit elevation nearing 3,018 meters with 2,030 feet vertical drop.<br>Skiable terrain sprawls over approximately 470 acres with 44 total trails.<br>Eight lifts operate here including high-speed quads and surface lifts.<br>Annual snowfall is around some unspecified amount.
Mountain terrain sprawls 200 inches vertically and features longest run stretching nearly 3 miles through varied landscapes.<br>Main Buttermilk zone hosts most intermediate terrain and terrain parks.<br>Terrain is divided into three primary zones most notably.
West Buttermilk boasts super chill terrain with ridiculously wide trails and a gnarly learning area perfect for total newbies.
Tiehack is absurdly steep on one side of mountain and caters squarely to skiers with intermediate or daredevil advanced skills.
Buttermilk has garnered a stellar rep as a primo mountain in Aspen for newbies and youngsters alike with gentle slopes abound.
Panda Peak is deliberately designed near base for novice skiers and very young rambunctious kids largely unskilled on slopes.
Hideout boasts an enormous play area for youngsters featuring rentals and ski school programs for kids aged 2½ or 6 years old.
Terrain here remains remarkably gentle and forgiving thereby boosting confidence in novice skiers while largely preserving natural mountain beauty.
Buttermilk features famously gnarly freestyle terrain especially X Park boasting a superpipe roughly 22 feet deep and huge slopestyle course.
Winter X Games boasts a centerpiece that lures snowboarding and skiing elites from far-flung regions of globe pretty regularly nowadays.
Terrain parks vary greatly in structure and S3 Park offers a progressively laid out area perfect for beginners mastering jumps and rails.
Teaser Park and Jacobs Ladder alongside Chucks Park offer diverse combos of rails jibs and medium features for thrill seekers.
Spruce Park features banked turns and natural elements in a creatively designed layout apparently with reckless abandon.
Buttermilk's sprawling park terrain boasts extremely meticulous design and upkeep rivalling top systems across entire North America making it super fly for freestyle enthusiasts.
Buttermilk ski resort offers Tiehack side with longer steeper runs often remaining pretty uncrowded compared to main face for experienced skiers.
Savage and Racer's Edge are ridiculously fast fall-line trails good for aggressively carving through trees on a snowboard with reckless abandon downhill.
It provides a less intimidating setting with fewer moguls for refining intermediate downhill skiing technique fairly effectively around each bend.
Buttermilk morphs into a serene haven in summer for hiking and trail running on trails such as Tiehack Trail.
Fit riders seeking an arduous high-altitude gauntlet often eagerly tackle uphill biking with considerable gusto and unrelenting ferocity.
Scenic chairlift rides and nature observation thrive remarkably during off-season months since Aspen Mountain gets swamped with tourists normally.
Buttermilk underwent a major renovation recently modernizing facilities with a snazzy new guest services building that houses ticketing and rentals and retail.
Buttermilk Mountain Lodge boasts The Backyard a delightfully heated outdoor hangout spot serving up grub and grog quite liberally amidst après-ski revelry.
Upgrades were deliberately designed for enhancing convenience particularly for families or first-time visitors navigating somewhat unfamiliar surroundings.
Buttermilk lies a mere 3 miles from Aspen's downtown hub and roughly 6 miles from Snowmass Village making access ridiculously easy.
Shuttle services run regularly between all four Aspen-Snowmass mountains and Buttermilk facilitating seamless travel pretty effortlessly among them.
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport lies just across road from main entrance of Buttermilk often enabling skiers to hit slopes same day they arrive.
Winter X Games descend upon Buttermilk each January transforming it into a frenetic global spectacle replete with frenzied live concerts and pro competitions.
Full Moon Dinners at Cliffhouse on select winter nights enable guests to hike barefoot or trek uphill and savor dinner under moonlight.
Buttermilk deeply embeds itself in Aspen's rugged mountain ethos balancing high-profile events with laid-back skiing and pretty solid family-oriented infrastructure.
Buttermilk Mountain serves as an ultimate proving ground for newcomers and remains a revered destination for freestyle athletes worldwide apparently.
It shines brightest as a nurturing unintimidating environment ideal for families and new skiers with varying skill levels somehow.
Buttermilk remains an understated gem and international showcase with excellent grooming and central location in Aspen-Snowmass area after continued subtle enhancements.
Buttermilk carries a distinct identity quietly overshadowed by behemoths like Snowmass Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands in scale somewhat.
Widely recognized as most beginner-friendly mountain in Aspen area it has gained international fame as longtime host of Winter X Games.
Mountain Profile boasts base elevation at roughly 2,400 meters and summit elevation nearing 3,018 meters with 2,030 feet vertical drop.<br>Skiable terrain sprawls over approximately 470 acres with 44 total trails.<br>Eight lifts operate here including high-speed quads and surface lifts.<br>Annual snowfall is around some unspecified amount.
Mountain terrain sprawls 200 inches vertically and features longest run stretching nearly 3 miles through varied landscapes.<br>Main Buttermilk zone hosts most intermediate terrain and terrain parks.<br>Terrain is divided into three primary zones most notably.
West Buttermilk boasts super chill terrain with ridiculously wide trails and a gnarly learning area perfect for total newbies.
Tiehack is absurdly steep on one side of mountain and caters squarely to skiers with intermediate or daredevil advanced skills.
Buttermilk has garnered a stellar rep as a primo mountain in Aspen for newbies and youngsters alike with gentle slopes abound.
Panda Peak is deliberately designed near base for novice skiers and very young rambunctious kids largely unskilled on slopes.
Hideout boasts an enormous play area for youngsters featuring rentals and ski school programs for kids aged 2½ or 6 years old.
Terrain here remains remarkably gentle and forgiving thereby boosting confidence in novice skiers while largely preserving natural mountain beauty.
Buttermilk features famously gnarly freestyle terrain especially X Park boasting a superpipe roughly 22 feet deep and huge slopestyle course.
Winter X Games boasts a centerpiece that lures snowboarding and skiing elites from far-flung regions of globe pretty regularly nowadays.
Terrain parks vary greatly in structure and S3 Park offers a progressively laid out area perfect for beginners mastering jumps and rails.
Teaser Park and Jacobs Ladder alongside Chucks Park offer diverse combos of rails jibs and medium features for thrill seekers.
Spruce Park features banked turns and natural elements in a creatively designed layout apparently with reckless abandon.
Buttermilk's sprawling park terrain boasts extremely meticulous design and upkeep rivalling top systems across entire North America making it super fly for freestyle enthusiasts.
Buttermilk ski resort offers Tiehack side with longer steeper runs often remaining pretty uncrowded compared to main face for experienced skiers.
Savage and Racer's Edge are ridiculously fast fall-line trails good for aggressively carving through trees on a snowboard with reckless abandon downhill.
It provides a less intimidating setting with fewer moguls for refining intermediate downhill skiing technique fairly effectively around each bend.
Buttermilk morphs into a serene haven in summer for hiking and trail running on trails such as Tiehack Trail.
Fit riders seeking an arduous high-altitude gauntlet often eagerly tackle uphill biking with considerable gusto and unrelenting ferocity.
Scenic chairlift rides and nature observation thrive remarkably during off-season months since Aspen Mountain gets swamped with tourists normally.
Buttermilk underwent a major renovation recently modernizing facilities with a snazzy new guest services building that houses ticketing and rentals and retail.
Buttermilk Mountain Lodge boasts The Backyard a delightfully heated outdoor hangout spot serving up grub and grog quite liberally amidst après-ski revelry.
Upgrades were deliberately designed for enhancing convenience particularly for families or first-time visitors navigating somewhat unfamiliar surroundings.
Buttermilk lies a mere 3 miles from Aspen's downtown hub and roughly 6 miles from Snowmass Village making access ridiculously easy.
Shuttle services run regularly between all four Aspen-Snowmass mountains and Buttermilk facilitating seamless travel pretty effortlessly among them.
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport lies just across road from main entrance of Buttermilk often enabling skiers to hit slopes same day they arrive.
Winter X Games descend upon Buttermilk each January transforming it into a frenetic global spectacle replete with frenzied live concerts and pro competitions.
Full Moon Dinners at Cliffhouse on select winter nights enable guests to hike barefoot or trek uphill and savor dinner under moonlight.
Buttermilk deeply embeds itself in Aspen's rugged mountain ethos balancing high-profile events with laid-back skiing and pretty solid family-oriented infrastructure.
Buttermilk Mountain serves as an ultimate proving ground for newcomers and remains a revered destination for freestyle athletes worldwide apparently.
It shines brightest as a nurturing unintimidating environment ideal for families and new skiers with varying skill levels somehow.
Buttermilk remains an understated gem and international showcase with excellent grooming and central location in Aspen-Snowmass area after continued subtle enhancements.
