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Family Guide for Winter in Aspen Snowmass

Every generation of your family will find something to love here. Our family ski packages and kids activities in Aspen Snowmass will make your trip unforgettable. Here we have gathered all the resources you need to start a plan for that perfect winter family vacation.

Family learning to ski at Buttermilk
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For the ultimate on-mountain experience, book a private Group Family Lesson with our Ski & Snowboard School. Everyone will fine-tune their skills and get an insider's perspective on the terrain.

Yes, Kids Under 6 Ski Free

Parent and Child look over the silver queen

Parent and Child look over the silver queen

Skiing is one of the few winter activities that the whole family can enjoy together. To make it easier for every generation of your family, Aspen Snowmass offers deep discounts on lift tickets for seniors, teens and kids. In fact, kids under age 6 ski free! Learn more about these discounts below.

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Packages and Deals

It's never too early to book your family vacation to Aspen Snowmass. Discover our packages and deals.

Aspen Snowmass For All Ages

Being a family-friendly mountain resort means more than just a handful of easy runs where kids can learn to ski. It means a mountain resort that has everyone’s interests in heart (including hard-to-please teens).

We take pride in being a four-mountain resort that creates extraordinary winter vacations for families from around the world.

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Ski & Snowboard School

Whether your children are 2 ½ or 17 years old, they share one thing in common: they will enjoy skiing and riding more if they’re having fun. Our acclaimed Ski & Snowboard School offers a wide variety of private and group lessons for kids, all with an emphasis on fun and safety.

Learn more about these lessons — and our two children’s centers — below.

Children's Centers

Operated by our Ski & Snowboard School, these two Children's Centers have raised the bar on what an integrated, learn-to-ski center can be.

The Hideout

The newest addition to the Buttermilk base area offers kids ages 2 ½ to 4 the perfect place to mix play and their first turns in a controlled, safe and unintimidating environment. Also serves as the meeting place for our Ages 5-6 Group Lessons.

Beyond Skiing & Riding

Kid going down the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster in Snowmass Colorado.

The Breathtaker

For winter thrills off the slopes, look no further than the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster. Riders of this new mountain coast can wind their way through over a mile of forest on an elevated track, reaching speeds of up to 28mph. Located adjacent to the Elk Camp Restaurant, riders and passengers are able to experience the thrilling ride during the day, during special Ullr Nights, or select après extended hours.

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Tubing at Snowmass, Colorado

Tubing

With multiple lift-served lanes carved into The Meadows at Elk Camp, our lighted tubing facilities, are a blast for non-skiers and skiers alike. Open during the day, and on select nights.

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Ullr Nights at Snowmass

Ullr Nights

Held on Friday nights during the winter season, this family-friendly nighttime party at Elk Camp celebrates the season with live music, tubing and snowbiking under the lights, great food, and best of all, a bonfire and s’mores.

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Ice skating at Snowmass Village

Ice Skating

The romance of winter in the Rocky Mountains takes on its full effect when you and your family skate on the new ice rink in Snowmass Village. Situated in the new Base Village Plaza, the spacious rink offers free rentals and is open from noon until 9am. "Walkers" are available to those who are new to ice skating, making it the perfect introduction.

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