Snowmass Village, CO is widely known for being the location of the Snowmass ski area, the most prominent of the four Aspen/Snowmass skiing locations. The Snowmass ski area is owned and operated by the Aspen Skiing Company and encompasses over 3,100 acres of Snowmass mountain; this mountain is widely regarded as the most family-friendly of the Aspen/Snowmass ski areas due to its extensive beginner areas, wide cruiser runs and abundant ski-in/ski-out lodgings. The Snowmass ski area also contains numerous terrain parks, mogul runs, gladed terrain and some extreme skiing terrain for more experienced visitors. The town of Snowmass Village features plenty of roomy, family-friendly accommodations for visitors to the ski area.