Backcountry travel can be extremely dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. You are on your own if you choose to enter the backcountry. The operator of Snowmass -- Aspen Skiing Company -- assumes no responsibility for those entering the backcountry. There is no ski patrol, avalanche control or services beyond the ski area boundaries. If you are a skilled, experienced skier or boarder and choose to take full responsibility for your actions, access to public lands beyond the ski area boundary may be made through U.S. Forest Service access points. Rescue in the backcountry is under the jurisdiction of the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office. Backcountry rescues, if available and possible, are difficult and expensive.
Guided "out-of-bounds" skiing tours are available at Snowmass with Aspen Expeditions. IFMGA/AMGA certified mountain guides take you backcountry skiing, ice climbing and ski & winter mountaineering, 970.925.ROCK.
