Aspen, Colorado · Roaring Fork Valley
Buttermilk Mountain
Buttermilk is the Aspen Snowmass mountain with a strong learning and freestyle identity. Panda Peak and mellow groomers make it a useful place to build confidence, while its terrain parks and X Games connection give experienced park riders a different reason to visit.
- Panda Peak learning terrain
- The Hideout children's lessons
- Terrain parks and X Games heritage
Buttermilk Mountain snow forecast
Forecast
Issued
No snow in this forecast through Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (night). Higher terrain can differ.
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026High 52°F (11°C)Low 27°F (-3°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the north-northeast, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026High 57°F (14°C)Low 31°F (-1°C)
Sunny
Night: Clear
Wind from the north, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
- Mon, Nov 9, 2026High 59°F (15°C)Low 32°F (0°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the west-southwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
- Tue, Nov 10, 2026High 55°F (13°C)Low 29°F (-2°C)
Mostly Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the west-southwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026High 54°F (12°C)Low 30°F (-1°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the west-southwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026High 58°F (14°C)Low 32°F (0°C)
Sunny
Night: Mostly Clear
Wind from the west-southwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026High 59°F (15°C)Low 32°F (0°C)
Sunny
Night: Partly Cloudy
Wind from the west, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Leaving the ski area boundary? Check the regional avalanche forecast (opens in a new tab). Times are the resort’s local time.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Terrain and ability at Buttermilk Mountain
The mountain's gentle green and blue routes are distinct from its freestyle features. Beginners can focus on Panda Peak and lesson terrain; park riders should select features for their own skill. The Hideout is a dedicated children's learning facility, rather than a general meeting lounge.
Arrival, bases and lessons
The base Guest Services building brings tickets, rentals and retail together before a lesson. Some children's programs meet at The Hideout; the age 5–6 snowboard lesson meets at Summit Express. Private lessons meet at Buttermilk Plaza. Check your confirmation; Buttermilk Mountain Lodge at the base and Cliffhouse higher up are different reunion points.
Plan a meetup at Buttermilk Mountain
Use the base lodge for a first gathering with new skiers or non-skiing friends. If you later choose Cliffhouse, agree on an appropriate route and a return time. Keep a beginner group's plan separate from a terrain-park session.
Use the meetup message planner for Buttermilk Mountain to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Official Buttermilk mountain guide (opens in a new tab)
- Official lesson meeting locations (opens in a new tab)
Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.
Ride Buttermilk Mountain with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Buttermilk Mountain with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more Colorado mountains and riding meetups.
Resorts near Buttermilk Mountain
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- Ski CooperColorado · 32 mi (52 km)
- Beaver Creek ResortColorado · 33 mi (53 km)
Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.