Buttermilk
Buttermilk is a high-elevation ski area near Aspen, Colorado, known for family-friendly terrain, extreme skiing, and easy access from town.
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Geography
| Address | Buttermilk, Aspen, CO 8161112375 E. Buttermilk Springs Road |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Rocky Mountains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pitkin County |
| District | Aspen Snowmass |
| City | Buttermilk |
| Postal Code | 81611 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 39.191 |
| Longitude | -106.817 |
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9:35 PM LOCAL TIMEButtermilk is a alpine ski area perched at nearly 9,850 ft above sea level just a few minutes from Aspen, Colorado. It emerged in the 1960s as a downhill racing site and has since become a year-round recreation hub. During winter, visitors come for wide cruiser runs, terrain parks, and dedicated learning zones; the area is also famed for hosting the annual X Games slopestyle and superpipe events. In the warm months, trails for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running fan out from the base area—and the ski lift-served terrain turns into a scenic summer recreation site. Buttermilk is accessible directly from Aspen via short drive or shuttle, with facilities designed for family groups, public riders, and season pass holders alike.
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