Buttermilk
About Buttermilk
Aspen's laid-back younger sibling, celebrated as the global proving ground for freestyle icons and progressive terrain park culture.
Highlights
- X Games venue
- Beginner-friendly slopes
- Freestyle culture
- Uphill fitness scene
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2402m
- Top lift: 3014m
- Ski pistes: 41.8km
- Ski lifts: 8
- 4000m+ peaks nearby: 19
- Lakes nearby: 10
Ski Area
Weather and 9-day forecast for Buttermilk
- Today: 7 to 18 °C, partly cloudy, 7 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4291 m (4100 to 4470 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lun. 21 sept. | 7 / 18 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| mar. 22 sept. | 8 / 20 °C | rain showers | dry | 6 h sun |
| mer. 23 sept. | 8 / 15 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| jeu. 24 sept. | 8 / 16 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| ven. 25 sept. | 7 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| sam. 26 sept. | 7 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| dim. 27 sept. | 7 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| lun. 28 sept. | 7 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| mar. 29 sept. | 6 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
Things to do in Buttermilk
Mountain biking near Buttermilk
- Government Trail
- Maroon Gorge Trail
- Moore Trail
- Butterline Trail
- Buttermilk Ridge
- Congo Trail
- Ajax Trail
- Anaerobic Nightmare
Getting to Buttermilk
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE), 3 km away, about 15 min by road
Where to stay in Buttermilk
200 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 425 EUR per night, median 977 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Buttermilk page.