Before skiers and settlers discovered Snowmass and Brush Creek Valley, the Ute Indians called the area home.  In the 1870's the surrounding peaks were named during the Hayden Survey.  The land proved to be more valuable for ranching than mining and thus you see ranches today in the surrounding valley.  Snowmass has a deep rooted ranching history.  In 1967, Snowmass at Aspen opened with five chairlifts and a $6.50 lift ticket.  Today Snowmass is home to the second largest ski mountain in Colorado with the longest lift served vertical rise in the U.S. 

The 25 square mile town is also host to numerous restaurants, boutique shopping and accommodations.  Visitors enjoy these amenities along with the vast number of recreation opportunities.  Come winter skiing and snowboarding predominate, but there is also a free Nordic trail system in Snowmass.  Snowmass isn't a winter only resort as it comes alive each summer with music, biking, hiking and festivals.  Explore surrounding mountain bike and hiking trails with the support of Burlingame lift.  Check out  the Thursday night free summer concerts on the slope of Fanny Hill or attend the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival to see such greats at The Allman Brothers Band, Michael Franti, and the Black Eyed Peas.

Location Snowmass is located approximately 40 miles Southeast of Glenwood Springs and 10 miles from Apsen.

Climate With a base elevation of 8,104ft, Snowmass Village is home to an alpine climate with cool winters, warm summers and plenty of sunshine.

Population The population of Snowmass Village is about 2,000 full time residents as of 2008. The population of the immediate area including Aspen, El Jebel, Old Snowmass and the Frying Pan Valley is approximately 20,000.

Education Snowmass Village is part of the Aspen School District.  There are also several day care centers and pre-schools in the area.  http://www.masonmorse.com/aspen-schools

Medical Services Nearby medical services include Aspen Valley Hospital and Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs.  Also, several doctors have private practices in Snowmass Village. 

Recreation While Snowmass is best known for skiing and snowboarding at Snowmass Ski Area, it is a year round recreation hub.  In the summer, explore the many mountain biking and hiking trails on Snowmass Ski Area.  Visit the Snowmass Club for golf and tennis.  Also, Snomwass has its own recreation facility with an indoor pool, climbing wall and more.