Aspen, CO: The Most Expensive Season Pass in the World? Aspen Skiing Company, operator of the Aspen Snowmass Resort, CO, has announced their pricing structure for the 22/23 season. Their ‘Premier Pass’, which has no blackout dates and offers unlimited skiing, will start at $2,599 if purchased by September 16. After this cut-off, prices will increase to $2,799 until December 2 and to $3,099 if purchased after. The Aspen Premier Pass […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 17, 2022 5 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces Season Pass Price Increase Aspen Skiing Co. just announced its Spring sale for 2022-2023 season passes. Like many resorts around the country, Aspen Skiing Co. has increased its season pass prices by about 8%. The Adult Premier Pass includes unlimited skiing at any of its four mountains, including Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Aspen Snowmass. It can be purchased for $2,479 during this Spring […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 7, 2022 8 Comments
Aspen Mountain and Snowmass, CO, to Open on Thanksgiving Day Thanks to Expanded Snowmaking Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Ski Area will begin their 75th year as planned on Thanksgiving Day despite Mother Nature trying her hardest to throw a spanner in the works. Aspen Mountain will have 50-acres at the top of the mountain available and will be running the Ajax Express and Gent’s Ridge chairlifts. Silver Queen Gondola will be running to upload and […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2021 0 Comments
Viceroy Snowmass’ $40k Luxury Ski Package Viceroy Snowmass, a luxury hotel located at the base of Snowmass, CO, is offering the ultimate skiing experience this year. This $40,200 package is known as “The Seamless Ski Luxury Package” The hotel claims this package is the “most stress-free ski getaway” and “everything is over-the-top.” Related: Aspen Snowmass, CO, to Charge Uphill Skiers Next Season So what exactly makes […] Industry News Breya Bergom | September 17, 2021 1 Comment
The 15 Highest Ski Resorts In Colorado Colorado is synonymous with skiing. CO sees more skier visits than any other US state. The Centennial State is home to over 25 ski resorts and tons of elevation. In fact, Colorado owns most of the highest elevation ski areas in North America. Here are the top 15: *** #1 – Silverton Mountain, 13,487 ft #2 – Telluride, 13,150 ft #3 […] Mike Lavery | September 3, 2021 2 Comments
Aspen, CO Report: Sunset Powder Skiing Report from Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Many ski resorts are shutting down for the season, and it’s once again that time of year where it feels like skiing is over until winter returns in 6-8 months. But up high, there remains some good snow to ski; you just have to work for it! Today we decided to tour up now-closed Snowmass […] Conditions Report Clay Malott | April 29, 2021 0 Comments
Hikers Dressed in Shorts Rescued After Getting Stuck on Cliff Near Snowmass, CO On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, around 12:40 pm, the Snowmass Village Police Department received a phone call from a man who stated that he and his hiking companion were near the Rim Trail and were stuck on a cliff face in an area that was too steep to continue hiking in any direction. Related: 2 Skiers Who Ducked Rope to […] SnowBrains | April 8, 2021 2 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. Extends Season at Snowmass, CO Hot on the heels of Vail Resorts’ announcement that they are extending the season at a number of their US resorts, Aspen Skiing Co. (Skico) announced yesterday that they will be extending the season at Snowmass by a week. The mountain will now close on April 25th. Related: Own The Stoke With Your 21/22 Ikon Pass – On Sale March […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 11, 2021 0 Comments