Mountain Announcements

Updated November 14, 2024
Thanks to favorable early-season snowfall—nearly 2 feet in recent weeks—we are proud to announce that Aspen Mountain and Snowmass will open ahead of schedule on Saturday, November 23. Stay informed and get real-time updates on the Aspen Snowmass App. Celebrate your first turns of the season at the Sundeck, Ajax Tavern, or Elk Camp Restaurant. While our teams continue working to open additional terrain as conditions permit, we ask all guests to maintain slope awareness to ensure a safe and lengthy season ahead.

Enjoy the first turns of the season with $82 adult and $62 child/teen/senior lift tickets opening day through Wednesday, November 27. Early Season Lift Tickets and more information on terrain will be available next week.

Use the Aspen Snowmass App to stay up to date on lift status and mountain information.

Uphill Safety & Policy Reminders

• As of November 1, we will have teams on all four mountains prepping for opening. There will be snowmaking, cats, four-wheelers, and other hazards to consider as you head uphill. Please keep an eye out, do not step or ski over any snowmaking hoses, and stay clear of machines, as the operators may not be able to see you.
• If you choose to be out on the hill when it is dark, please remember to use a light and wear bright clothing so that our operators can see you.
• Please have dogs on leash or strictly under voice command, and always clean up after your pet. We all have to play well to keep this benefit. Once we open for operations, dogs are not allowed on any of our hills after 7:45am or before 4:45pm. Aspen Mountain does not allow dogs at any time during the operating season.
• Prior to opening day, there are no services available on-mountain, including patrol. If anyone is injured or needs emergency assistance, please call 911.
• Obey all on-mountain signage. Please note that closure signs at the base of the mountains are the final call for access.
• If you have any questions about our policies or passes, please view all policies here.

Snowmass Master Development Plan Update

As outlined in the Snowmass Master Development Plan and advanced ahead of full plan review, Aspen Snowmass will put in a new high-speed quad originating from across the Snowmass Mall and ending at the top of Coney Glade. This lift will replace the existing Coney Glade Chair, and the new quad will be named Coney Express. The lift project has received approvals from the U.S. Forest Service and the Town of Snowmass Village.

Set to be installed in the summer of 2024, the lift will start spinning in 2025 and will replace the existing Coney Glade chair, helping to move skiers and riders out of the base area and alleviating congestion on busy days.