Aspen Snowmass Resorts in the area Aspen Sits right on the edge of town. Some surprisingly good steep runs, but zero freeride opportunities and for a park you best head to Buttermilk or snowmass Aspen Buttermilk Smallest of the Aspen resorts. Great terrain parks & pipes but nothing but beginner/intermediate terrain Aspen Highlands Some good steep runs and some off-piste if prepared to hike Aspen Snowmass On a powder day, Aspen snowmass is the pick of all the Aspen resorts with some excellent steep tree riding.