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Old Snowmass Real Estate & Ranch Living Guide

Old Snowmass is a hamlet nestled northwest of Aspen that is known for its large ranches and natural beauty.


Welcome to Old Snowmass

Old Snowmass has a long tradition of cattle ranches and farming. Spend days without seeing another soul, or ride your horse to your closest neighbor.
Mountain valley with snow-capped peaks, forested slopes, scattered homes and a winding road.


The Neighbors

Those who seek an Aspen-adjacent retreat in the Rocky Mountains.

Old Snowmass is revered by those who desire the best of the Aspen lifestyle without the crowds. It is also the site of the Snowmass Monastery, home to a brotherhood of Benedictine monks and site of numerous spiritual, team-building and creative retreats.
 
People tend pigs in a barn, with pasture and mountain slopes visible through the open doorway.
 
A horseback rider crosses a green meadow below wooded hillsides.
 
Runner on a rocky trail through a sunlit aspen grove.


What to Expect

Expansive alpine vistas and open land that can be used for grazing, hay production, cattle, or simply entertaining family and friends.

Old Snowmass is located close to Aspen, but retains its historic ranching charm. Access to mountain trails has made it a destination for horsemen, hikers, and four-wheel enthusiasts.
 
Person walking a dog along a rural path beneath snow-covered mountains in Old Snowmass.
 
Woman in sunglasses standing beside a red bicycle on a sunny road beneath green hills.
 
Gravel road curving through a green mountain valley, with a vintage blue vehicle and roadside fences.
 
A man walks a dog along a stream through a green woodland trail.

 

The Lifestyle

Solitude, big views, and plentiful open space in your own backyard.

In Old Snowmass you'll find rushing creeks, soaring mountains, horseback riding, and hiking—a perfect space for the retreating writer, recreational rancher, or nature seeker.
 
People feed long-haired cattle at a mountain ranch, with a white dog beside the fence.
 
Rustic barn and fenced pasture with snow-capped mountains in the distance.
 
Fox running through a green, flower-dotted meadow.
 
A black cow follows a pickup carrying two people and supplies along a rural road.
 


Unexpected Appeal

A sporting lifestyle in every season.

In summer Old Snowmass is alive with hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, and those looking to access backcountry trails such as Capitol Creek and Snowmass Lake. In winter, cross country skiers and trail runners enjoy the tranquil solitude of endless Old Snowmass roads and trails.
Horses in a snow-covered Old Snowmass pasture beneath a frosted hillside.

The Market

Generous acreage with low vacancy and high demand.

Amidst the glamour of Aspen, Old Snowmass remains the bucolic and traditional standard of Western ranch living. Whether family-owned or leased to local ranchers, these large tracts of land and homes with high alpine views are among the most serene and beautiful in the Roaring Fork Valley.
 
Mountain home among trees, with snow-capped peaks in the background.
 
Modern rustic home with an orange metal roof, stone chimney, and paved driveway.
 
Modern wood-and-glass home among leafy trees, with snow-capped mountains in the distance.
 

You'll Fall in Love With

Views of the Elk mountain range, bubbling creeks, and glimpses of white-tailed deer outside your windows.

Old Snowmass incorporates the environment into daily life just as the landscape beckons residents to explore. The region brims with trailheads, encouraging the intrepid to continue traversing on foot or by horseback.
Long-haired cattle gather in a fenced pasture beneath forested mountains.



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