Highland Bowl isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s for the bold, the skilled, and the adventurous. The journey begins with a heart-pumping hike to the summit, where you’re rewarded with jaw-dropping 360-degree views of Colorado’s snow-capped peaks. The descent? A mix of powder-filled chutes and wide-open steeps that promise to test your limits and deliver unmatched thrills. After conquering the Bowl, head to the mid-mountain Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro for a celebratory drink and a vibrant après-ski scene. Highland Bowl is more than a ski run—it’s a rite of passage.
The Highland Bowl is Aspen’s Crown Jewel. The area offers some of the steepest and most challenging ski terrain in the U.S. This 782-foot vertical hike takes anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. The trek can be particularly difficult for those not used to the altitude but the skiing and the views are worth every single step.
