Ikon Pass Off-season guide

Buttermilk Ski Guide

Buttermilk is an Ikon Pass ski area in Colorado: 44 trails, 2,030 ft vertical, 435 acres.

Base 7,870 ft · Summit 9,900 ft

2,030 ft
Vertical Drop
44 runs
Trails
435 ac
Lift-served acres
200"
Avg Annual Snow
$249
Day Ticket*
6
Lifts
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Buttermilk at a glance

Buttermilk is welcoming to all levels with 35% beginner terrain. There's a terrain park on site.

The mountain averages 200" of snowfall a season and runs snowmaking to hold coverage through thaws. Walk-up tickets start around $249 and day-of pricing moves with demand. Buttermilk is an Ikon Pass mountain.

When Buttermilk gets crowded

How the model works

Modeled crowd pressure for a normal week; snow can push any day up.

Midweek Moderate
Friday Moderate
Saturday Moderate
Sunday Moderate
Holiday weeks Busy

This is one of the easier mountains to ski on a whim. Most days are uncrowded. Holiday weeks are the busiest it gets.

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*Day ticket prices move with date and demand; confirm with Buttermilk before you buy.