Located a short drive from the picturesque town of Aspen in Colorado, the Snowmass Ski Area is one of America’s most popular alpine playgrounds, thanks to its offering of sensational runs for both beginners and experts alike. On November 23, the 2023/2024 season kicks off to much fanfare and Wayfarer looks at where to ski and what to do.

In the Snowmass Ski Area, expect 4,406 vertical feet, 3,342 acres of terrain, 98 trails, 21 chairlifts and access to your choice of cruisers, glades, steeps, terrain parks and halfpipes. You could say there is something for everyone here and it comes without the crowds.

The town is also home to some fantastic ski-in, ski-out properties, including one of Wayfarer’s favourites, the Viewline Resort Snowmass, alongside a plethora of dining options.

To find out why the town and ski area is so unique, Wayfarer host and Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, spoke exclusively on camera to Snowmass General Manager Susan Cross and to view the video, click on the YouTube video above.

ESSENTIALS: GETTING TO ASPEN, COLORADO

The best way of getting to Aspen in comfort and style.

United’s brilliant Polaris Business Class cabin

WAYFARER recommends flying to Aspen, Colorado on United Airlines, which offers daily flights to the city from across America (including Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco) and around the world.

Book a ticket on the long-haul sector in United’s Polaris Business Class cabin, which features flatbed seats, pyjamas (on flights over 12 hours), all-new Saks Fifth Avenue bedding and onboard amenities from Therabody – including a kit that features an eye serum, face spray, hand cream and cleansing towelette exclusive to United customers – alongside fantastic inflight food and drinks (including an a new, brilliant wine menu), premium noise-reducing headphones and fantastic inflight hospitality.

It’s an exciting time for United, with the carrier dramatically increasing Australian services and debuting new United Clubs across the network.