Mountain Announcements
November 21, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Aspen Mountain and Snowmass will open five days early on Saturday, November 23, thanks to recent storm cycles that have delivered a little over 2.5 feet of snow this month, including 8+ inches of new snow this week.
Aspen Mountain
Aspen Mountain will open top-to-bottom skiing with 132 acres served by the Silver Queen Gondola and Ajax Express. Open terrain includes Deer Park, Dipsy Doodle, Little Nell, One and Two Leaf, Silver Bell, Silver Dip, Pussyfoot and Spar Gulch. Silver Queen Gondola will be open from 9am to 4pm for skiing, riding and sightseeing access with the last upload at 3:30pm and final download at 4pm.
Snowmass
Snowmass will open with 109 acres of terrain, with skiing and riding on Max Park, Lunchline, Upper Scooper, Lower Hal’s Hollow, Fanny Hill and the Meadows Beginner area at Elk Camp. A pocket terrain park will be open on Fanny Hill.
The Elk Camp Gondola will be open for uploading and downloading from 9am to 3:30 pm, with the final download at 4pm. The Village Express lift will run from 9am to 3:30 pm, except over the Holidays from December 20 to January 4 the lift will open at 8:30am.
At Elk Camp, the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster will be open from 11am to 3:30pm and will operate weekends only from November 23 through December 20, with additional operation November 28 through 29 (Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving weekend).
Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk are scheduled to open on December 14.
Dining
Aspen Mountain:
Sundeck: Open for dining from 9:15pm to 3:30pm
Ajax Tavern: Lunch service starting at 11:30am
Snowmass:
Elk Camp and Ullrhof: Open for dining from 9:15am to 3:30pm
Sam's: Opens on Nov. 28, serving from 11:30am to 2:30pm
Lift Tickets & Passes
Early season lift ticket prices (Nov. 23-27):
- Adults: $82
- Child/Teen/Senior: $62
Regular pricing starting Nov. 28:
- Adults: $179
- Child/Teen/Senior: $129
Ticket offices:
- Aspen Mountain base: Currently open
- Snowmass Base Village Gondola: Opens Nov. 23
Uphill Updates
Uphilling on Aspen Mountain is not permitted from Nov. 18-23. Once mountains open, an uphill pass is required. Uphillers must:
- Use designated routes
- Adhere to mountain regulations
- Be aware of early-season conditions
- Yield to on-snow vehicles and snowmaking equipment
For the most up-to-date uphill information, download the Aspen Snowmass app.
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.