When Australians think about skiing overseas, they often focus on price, flights, or even après. But here’s a question not enough people ask themselves before booking:
How much actual skiing are you getting each day on snow?
At Ski Aspen, we’ve spent decades running tours in Colorado’s premier ski destination, and the answer is clear: nowhere delivers more skiing per day than skiing Aspen Snowmass.
Zero Crowds. No Lift Lines. Endless Runs.
One of Aspen’s greatest secrets is how uncrowded the mountains are. Unlike the chaos of many North American or European resorts, skiing Aspen Snowmass gives you:
- Zero crowds – wide open slopes that feel like your own private mountain.
- No lift lines – high-speed quads and gondolas that keep you moving.
- Super long runs – not 1km or 2km, but up to 5.2 kilometres of uninterrupted skiing.
- Super wide runs – more room to carve, cruise, and improve your technique.
When you put this all together, it means you’re not standing in queues, dodging traffic, or wasting precious snow time. You’re actually skiing — run after run after run.
The Aspen Advantage: Weather and Geography
Aspen’s unique location in Colorado’s Elk Mountains means:
- Reliable snowfall combined with bluebird days (the kind Aussies dream of).
- Cold, dry conditions that keep snow light and fluffy.
- Perfect spring skiing in April — when many Australian families can travel during school holidays.
This geographical advantage isn’t luck; it’s the reason skiing Aspen Snowmass consistently ranks as one of the best ski experiences in the world.
The Proof: Real Skiing Metrics
At Ski Aspen, we love data – especially data like this. During Feb & March this year, I* was very fortunate to ski 41 days in Aspen. Across those days, I logged:
- 284,360 vertical metres (that’s 284 kilometres of vertical descent)
- 1,549 kilometres of distance skied
- 555 lifts taken
But what does that actually mean for the average Australian skier who might visit for a week or two? Here’s the breakdown:
- Per Day: ~6,936 vertical metres, ~38 km of skiing, 13–14 lifts
- Over 1 Week (7 days): ~48,550 vertical metres, ~266 km of skiing, ~95 lifts
- Over 2 Weeks (14 days): ~97,100 vertical metres, ~532 km of skiing, ~190 lifts
Two weeks skiing Aspen Snowmass means logging almost 100,000 vertical metres and skiing the equivalent of Sydney to Canberra and back. And because there are no crowds, no queues, and super-long runs, you get all of this without wasting time standing around.
Why More Skiing Means Faster Improvement
Now imagine the impact on your skiing. Covering this much distance each day gives you the chance to:
- Repeat runs and refine technique
- Build muscle memory at a pace that isn’t possible in smaller, crowded resorts
- Push your comfort zone with longer terrain and more vertical
- Gain confidence skiing at speed, in varied conditions, and across four different mountains
The simple truth is this: more skiing equals faster improvement. Whether you’re mastering carving, tackling steeps, or building all-round confidence, skiing Aspen Snowmass can accelerate your progress in ways most resorts can’t.
Compare It to Your Own Ski Trips
If you’ve skied overseas before, check your own app data (Strava, Ski Tracks, or similar). How many vertical metres or kilometres did you log each day?
Chances are, you’ll see a big difference. At smaller or more crowded resorts, your day is cut short by queues, shorter runs, and less terrain. Skiing Aspen Snowmass changes the equation: long runs, fast lifts, and no crowds mean you’re skiing more. Every. Single. Day.
Value Beyond the Price Tag
Yes, Aspen Snowmass may cost a little more up front than some destinations. But if you measure value by how much skiing you actually do, the choice is pretty simple.
With Ski Aspen – your dedicated Australian hosts, seamless logistics, and over 31 years of experience – you’ll get maximum skiing every day with zero hassle.
The Real Question
So ask yourself this:
How important is it to you how much skiing you actually get when you go on your overseas ski holiday?
If maximum bang for buck, serious improvement, and endless uncrowded skiing matters, then skiing Aspen Snowmass has to be the front-runner.
👉 Watch the video above showcasing the 5.2km top-to-bottom run at Aspen Highlands – perfect snow, perfect weather, and barely passing another person. Then ask yourself: Why would I ski anywhere else?
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*This news article written by Ski Aspen Founder – Nick Farr
