Mountain Announcements
December 20, 2024
New Parking System at Highlands and Two Creeks
New this season at Aspen Highlands and Two Creeks, we've simplified our parking process to enhance your experience and get you on the mountain faster. Guests will no longer need to obtain parking hang tags or tickets when entering either parking lot. Instead, you can conveniently pay for parking through your phone or at the payment kiosks located throughout the parking lots.
Pay by Phone: Simply scan the QR codes located in the Aspen Highlands and Two Creeks lot to pay with your credit card. This contactless payment option allows for a quick and hassle-free experience.
Payment Kiosks: For those who prefer a traditional method, payment kiosks are available on-site.
Use the Aspen Snowmass App to stay up to date on lift status and mountain information.
Skier Safety Reminder
With holiday crowds on the slopes, we remind all guests to review the Skier Responsibility Code and stay alert to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Learn more: Aspen Snowmass Safety.
Terrain Park Update
Snowmass: Lowdown Park and Makaha will open this weekend.
Buttermilk: Jacob’s Ladder will also open this weekend.
Two Creeks Opening
Two Creeks will open on Saturday, December 21st, with limited skiing to the base. Guests who choose not to ski to the base can use the downloading option.
Uphill Safety & Policy Reminders
- Please check the Aspen Snowmass App for the latest route updates and info. Reminder: a gray X means closed, and a black check mark means open.
- While we miss once in a while, we do our best to have our last line of defense at the base of the hill. Signage at the bottom of the mountains is the final call for access. On-mountain, a red X on the sign dictates a route closure.
- Please adhere to all closures on the mountain. They are in place for everyone's safety.
- Please use the designated routes and stick to the side of the trail where the signs are. It helps us all if we know where the traffic will be. If possible, skin in a single file. Aspen Mountain also has a designated downhill route. We ask that you ascend Spar and descend Copper Bowl from the top. If you don't make it all the way to the top, please give a wide berth to uphill traffic.
- 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. 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.
- As we move toward Christmas and New Year's Day, we will see the volume of downhill skiers increase. Please keep your eyes peeled on rollovers and stay diligent. December 27 through January 3 may be our busiest days.
- As a reminder, uphill access is closed across our mountains from 10pm to 5am. This closure allows our operations team to move around the hill without worrying about uphill traffic.
- Please continue to be courteous to employees working out on the hill.
- If you have any questions about our policies or passes, please view all policies here.
- If you know someone who would benefit from getting these updates, please let them know that they can sign up for uphill emails here.
Thank you all for a fantastic start to the season, and we are excited for many laps to come. See you out there!
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.