Snowmass, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Snowmass, Colorado
Old Snowmass
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 Snowmass, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Snowmass, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Pitkin County |
| Elevation | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81654
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| GNIS feature ID | 2413302 |
Snowmass is a small community in Colorado, United States. People sometimes call it Old Snowmass. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it is part of Pitkin County.
Snowmass is located in a beautiful valley. This valley is near the Roaring Fork River. You can find it close to where Snowmass Creek flows into the river. It sits along State Highway 82. This highway connects the towns of Aspen and Basalt. The community has a post office and some local businesses. Many houses and ranches are also in the area. The Snowmass Post Office uses the ZIP Code 81654.
It is important not to confuse Snowmass (the community) with other places. There is a famous Snowmass Ski Area. There is also a separate town called Snowmass Village. The ski area is located in Snowmass Village, not in the community of Snowmass.
What Makes Snowmass Special?
Snowmass is home to some unique and important places. These places help the community and people from all over.
Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
One special place in Snowmass is the Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This camp is one of the oldest non-profit groups in the valley. It is also the only camp in the world that is open all year for Deaf people. The camp provides a safe and fun place for Deaf and hard of hearing children and teens. They can learn, grow, and connect with others.
St. Benedict's Monastery
Another important place is St. Benedict's Monastery. This is a special religious community. It belongs to a group called the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance. They are also known as Trappists. Monasteries are places where monks live, work, and pray together. They often follow a quiet and simple way of life.
