Aspen Skiing Company operates four mountains - Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass - across 5,680 acres of combined skiable terrain in Colorado. Founded in 1946 by Friedl Pfeifer and Walter Paepcke, the company delivers skiing, snowboarding, and year-round mountain experiences alongside hospitality and recreation services.
The company has established itself as an early adopter of environmental stewardship in the ski industry. It created the first Environmental Affairs Department in the sector and established an employee-funded Environment Foundation that has distributed over $4 million to sustainability initiatives. This institutional commitment reflects a stated operational ethos centered on nurturing the coexistence of resort, community, and environment.
Beyond winter sports, Aspen Skiing Company operates year-round mountain experiences and has championed inclusive programming, including hosting America's longest-running Gay Ski Week. The organization articulates its approach through four core values: Live Fully, Honor People and Place, Take the Long View, and Pursue Excellence, positioning itself within the broader Aspen Idea of renewing mind, body, and spirit.