The Drive from Denver to Snowmass/Aspen

What time of year and what day of the week?

I would probably pony up the extra $300 and fly but it is worth mentioning that when Aspen gets weather you are not taking off or landing. They don't mess around with that.

$300 to fly the family from Denver to Aspen? Fly. You will spend $300 on coffee once you are there.

I'd fly but it's just me, multiply that #300 difference x 4 and you're starting to get into driving territory. Surprised you can get BTR-ASE direct

I never mess with I70 on a Sunday. Number one rule of visiting ski country west of Denver. Change your plans and come back on Monday. It’ll make all the difference in the world. Trust in this wisdom.

We’ve done it both ways. Problem with flying in to Aspen is that there’s a 50/50 chance that the airport gets shutdown or the flights are delayed. We’ve had better luck driving. Get a 4 wheel drive Tahoe type vehicle with a DVD player and let the kids watch movies. By the time you make the connection and make the 2nd flight, your talking about less than a 2hr difference. If there’s any delays, then it takes longer to fly.

It's not a bad drive. The beauty of the mountains will keep you entertained and the interstate through Glenwood Canyon is really nice. I would say take the route over independence pass as it's quicker and even prettier but it will be shut for the winter.