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

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. Children’s programs use The Hideout, while private lessons meet at Buttermilk Plaza. Check your specific 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 to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Buttermilk Mountain snow forecast

Forecast

Updated Mon, 4:47 PM MDT

Tonight
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Wind SSE 5 mph
Low 36°F
Tuesday
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind NW 0 to 5 mph
High 62°F
Tuesday Night
Mostly Clear
Wind SSE 0 to 5 mph
Low 38°F
Wednesday
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Wind S 5 to 10 mph
High 66°F
Wednesday Night
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind SSE 5 to 10 mph
Low 45°F
Thursday
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind SSE 5 to 10 mph
High 63°F
Thursday Night
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind SSE 5 to 10 mph
Low 44°F
Friday
Rain Showers Likely
Wind SW 5 to 10 mph
High 58°F
Friday Night
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Wind SW 0 to 5 mph
Low 34°F
Saturday
Chance Snow Showers
Wind WSW 0 to 5 mph
High 55°F
Saturday Night
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Wind SSW 0 to 5 mph
Low 32°F
Sunday
Sunny
Wind WSW 0 to 5 mph
High 59°F
Sunday Night
Mostly Clear
Wind SW 0 to 5 mph
Low 34°F
Monday
Mostly Sunny
Wind WSW 0 to 5 mph
High 60°F

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.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide reviewed October 1, 2026. Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Buttermilk Mountain official site →

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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.

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