Summer at Aspen Snowmass, CO, Kicks Off May 24 With Half-Price Bike Passes Summer in Aspen Snowmass to Kick Off May 24. Another beautiful summer season is set to begin in just a few weeks, stacked with exciting events, activities, and improvements to Snowmass Bike Park Summer at Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, is always highly anticipated, and the season will return with exciting events and activities from May through early October. Whether guests are […] Industry News Press Release | May 1, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Sunniest Ski Resorts in America As much as the skier community craves deep, jaw-dropping powder days, it’s hard to deny the pure joy of bluebird days. There are few feelings that match cresting the top of a ski lift on a gorgeous blue sky day and seeing mountainous views surrounding you. Although, skiing down the run in that same setting may top it. That’s why […] Brains Riley McDonald | April 21, 2025 2 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces $80 Million of Major Capital Improvements Major capital improvements showcase Aspen One’s ongoing commitment and long-term investment in the world-class Aspen Snowmass experience. Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, is set to break ground this month on nearly $80 million of on-mountain improvements at Snowmass, including two new high-speed chairlifts, a complete reconstruction of one of the resort’s most beloved on-mountain restaurants, and more. These investments are part of […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 15, 2025 0 Comments
Disabled Veterans Conquer the Slopes as Winter Sports Clinic Kicks Off at Aspen Snowmass, CO, on March 31 The mission of the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is to involve disabled Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, neurological disorders, visual impairments, and other profound injuries and medical concerns in challenging therapeutic outdoor experiences and education. These experiences provide the catalyst that improves overall physical well-being, mental health, self-esteem, community re-entry, and readjustment. For almost four decades, the National […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 17, 2025 0 Comments
3 Skiers Rescued After Ducking Rope Beyond Resort Boundary at Buttermilk, Aspen, CO On Saturday, rescue teams at Buttermilk Ski Area in Aspen, Colorado, successfully retrieved three skiers who had ventured beyond the resort’s boundaries. The operation involved coordination between Aspen Skiing Company ski patrollers and Mountain Rescue Aspen (MRA) volunteers, reports the Aspen Times. Related: Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Warns That Ducking Ropes Could Result in Jail Time The Pitkin County Emergency […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
Aspen Mountain and Snowmass, CO, to Open 5 Days Early on Saturday, November 23 ASPEN, Colo.—Nov. 14, 2024— Thanks to recent storm cycles that have delivered nearly two feet of early-season snow and favorable temperatures for snowmaking, Aspen Mountain and Snowmass in Colorado will open for the 2024-25 season on Saturday, November 23, five days ahead of their originally scheduled opening. Related: These Are the 30+ Ski Resorts Open in North America This Week […] Industry News Press Release | November 15, 2024 0 Comments
Forest Service Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Improvements at Snowmass Mountain Resort, CO The White River National Forest seeks public comments on several proposed improvements at Snowmass Mountain Resort. Aspen Skiing Company is proposing to replace the aging Elk Camp and Alpine Springs quad chairlifts with six-person detachable lifts, expand the Elk Camp Restaurant deck, construct a summer activity Kid’s Challenge Course, and redevelop the existing Ullrhof Restaurant. If approved, work is anticipated […] Industry News Press Release | August 27, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. Faces Pushback on Plans to Install 13 Cell Towers Across its Ski Areas The Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission is scrutinizing Aspen Skiing Co. (SkiCo) over its proposal to install 13 cell towers across its ski areas, reports the Aspen Daily News. The initiative aims to enhance safety and emergency access, but the commission is concerned about the visual impact on the landscape. SkiCo plans to amend the master plan documents for Aspen […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 14, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. Announces 2024/25 Season Pass Prices 2 Months Earlier Than Usual To give its guests more time to plan their winter, Aspen Skiing Co. (SkiCo) has launched its 2024/25 season pass products and prices two months earlier than previous seasons. Passes go on sale June 25 and each one offers access to 5,600-plus acres of skiing and riding across its four Aspen, Colorado, area mountains and gives guests flexibility to choose […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 26, 2024 0 Comments
SkiCo Proposes to Expand Snowmass Ski Area, CO Big changes are coming to Aspen’s Snowmass Ski Area. From increasing the snowmaking production to potentially expanding terrain, SkiCo representatives updated the board on proposed amendments to the Snowmass Mountain Master Plan that was approved by the U.S. Forest Service in January 2023. Related: Arapahoe Basin, CO, Chief Teases Unreleased Master Plan – New Gondola, New Lifts, and Expansions – SnowBrains […] Industry News Luke Guilford | February 16, 2024 0 Comments
The 8 Largest Ski Resorts on the Ikon Pass In January 2018, Alterra Mountain Company introduced the Ikon Pass, giving skiers and snowboarders access to 50+ locations across the globe. Much like Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass, the Ikon Pass allows diehard skiers like myself to spend $1,000 each season to shred spots all over the world for up to five to seven days at each location or unlimited access. Steamboat, Mammoth Mountain, and […] Brains Noah DeVries | February 15, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Celebrates International Women’s Day In honor of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, will be celebrating with its second annual Uphill Champagne Lunch. Guests are invited to uphill at Buttermilk to the mountaintop Cliffhouse restaurant, where Aspen Snowmass will host a celebratory lunch offering complimentary champagne to attendees over 21. The Uphill Champagne Lunch is open to […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 14, 2024 0 Comments
Ultimate Dine & Ditch: Michigan Man Skips on $7,000 Bar Tab in Aspen, CO A Michigan man has been arrested and charged for racking up nearly $7,000 in bar tabs across several establishments in Aspen, Colorado, over Christmas and Boxing Day. The man left a $6,782 unpaid bar tab at the Sterling Aspen nightclub after both of his credit cards were declined. He also reportedly skipped out on the Alpine Bistro, leaving a smaller […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 29, 2023 0 Comments
Aspen Mountain & Snowmass, CO, Announces Plans for Thanksgiving Opening Weekend Aspen Mountain and Snowmass, Colorado, will open for the 2023/24 season as scheduled on Thursday, November 23. The traditional Thanksgiving opening will feature skiing on the upper slopes of Aspen Mountain as well as Elk Camp Meadows at Snowmass. “This will be my first opening here at Aspen Snowmass and I couldn’t be more excited to join the team on […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 21, 2023 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Unpaid Chairlift, Snowmobile, and Snowcat Commute Pay A legal storm is brewing as Aspen Skiing Co. (SkiCo) confronts a class-action lawsuit challenging its on-mountain pay policies. The suit, filed by SkiCo hourly employee Craig Stout, alleges that the company has not compensated workers for the time spent commuting via chairlifts, snowmobiles, and snowcats to its on-mountain restaurants and facilities, reports Aspen Daily News. Related: Judge Grants Final […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 6, 2023 0 Comments
Swiss Artist Claudia Comte Chosen as Artist for 23/24 Lift Passes at Aspen Snowmass, CO Lift passes in Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, will this year feature artwork by Swiss artist Claudia Comte. Every year the Aspen Ski Company showcases the artwork of a different artist on their lift tickets and season passes. For the 23/24 season, world-renowned Swiss multi-medium artist Claudia Comte’s work was chosen as part of the Art in Unexpected Places project by the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] What it Took to Create a New Trail Map for Aspen Mountain, CO Aspen Snowmass discusses what it took to create a new mountain trail map for Aspen Mountain that incorporates the new Hero’s area. Artist Rad Smith put in a lot of detail, care, and commitment to produce the beautiful hand-rendered map, a craftsmanship that is becoming increasingly rare in the industry. The video also discusses the exciting impact the map will […] SnowBrains | October 19, 2023 0 Comments
Condé Nast Reveals 2023 Readers’ Choice Top 40 U.S. Ski Resorts Condé Nast announced this year’s top 40 U.S. ski resorts according to readers. Condé Nast Traveler is a globally recognized travel publication providing readers with insightful travel information and inspiration for over three decades. The Readers’ Choice Awards are an annual celebration of the world’s best destinations and travel experiences, as chosen by Condé Nast Traveler’s discerning readership. Snowmass 90.27 […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 13, 2023 0 Comments
Aspen, CO, Breaks Property Record With Unusual $76 Million Transaction Aspen, CO, just quietly traded its most expensive property ever sold in an off-market transaction on September 5, 2023. The ski-in/ski-out mansion at 1001 Ute Avenue traded for a record-breaking total of $76 million. It was exchanged in a somewhat unusual cash and property deal, with $51 million exchanged in cash and a property in Aspen’s Little Cloud subdivision valued […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 26, 2023 0 Comments
Everything New at Aspen Snowmass, CO, for Winter 2023-24 | Opening Dates Announced Operating Dates also Announced, with Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Opening November 23, 2023 The winter season in Aspen Snowmass approaches in fewer than 70 days, with Opening Day scheduled for Thursday, November 23. With the unveiling of a major new terrain expansion on Aspen Mountain, and the return of World Cup ski racing to our slopes, Aspen Snowmass anticipates the coming […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 15, 2023 0 Comments