What's New This Winter in Aspen

A variety of exciting openings, events, and experiences are set for the season. Discover the newest ways to experience an unforgettable winter in Aspen.

On-Mountain

Aspen Snowmass will debut two major lift upgrades at Snowmass, including the Elk Camp Six-Pack and Cirque T-Bar, marking the first time in nearly two decades that two new lifts debut in a single season.

Arts & Culture

Paul JAS Center: Jazz Aspen Snowmass is set to open its new Paul JAS Center on Dec. 19. Located above the historic Red Onion, the Paul JAS Center will be a lively performance and gathering spot. The space will serve as a community hub for culture, education, and special events. The Paul JAS Center will celebrate its grand opening with a full lineup of concerts, featuring Trombone Shorty & New Orleans Avenue and many more, and offer performances year-round.

Lodging

White Elephant Aspen (opening Feb. 2026): With luxury hotels along Nantucket Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean, White Elephant Resorts has an established reputation for service excellence, boutique accommodations and awarding winning hospitality. Set to debut in 2026, White Elephant Resorts will bring its own mix of exceptional service, style and hospitality to the Rocky Mountain region.
Following summer renovations, Hotel Jerome is home to a newly curated, entirely original art program with globally sourced works by James Sullivan, Adam Eddy, Jordan Patterson, and PS Swoon. Additionally, this winter, guests and visitors alike can enjoy an Après Tea experience at the hotel's recently opened Garden Room. Hotel Jerome will also host “après-concerts” with select performers at the chic speakeasy style Bad Harriet following performances at the Wheeler.
At The Gant Aspen, guests can look forward to the debut of winter artists-in-residence through the Rolling Canvas Art in Motion program, where local talent transforms the resort’s iconic vans into mobile works of art. A new Monthly Winter Market will showcase local artisans and makers, while Fridays bring a cozy Hot Chocolate Bar to the Origin by The Farmer & Chef. The Gant Aspen will also host social and cultural experiences including salsa dance mingles, a poolside DJ series, painting sessions, and candle making.
The Aspen Meadows Resort is expanding recovery wellness items, making complimentary workout and recovery programming, kits, and technology available to guests.

Dining

Petit Trois, the acclaimed French bistro from Chef Ludo Lefebvre, will open its third location within MOLLIE Aspen this upcoming winter season (scheduled to open in Dec. 2025). Petit Trois will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner in its full-service dining room, lounge, and bar. The menu will stay true to Petit Trois’ core, with a blend of bistro classics and modern dishes driven by local ingredients. An extensive wine list curated by Chef Ludo's partners – Master Sommeliers and Little Nell alums – Dustin Wilson and Sabato Sagaria will focus on French and California wines, with an emphasis on by-the-glass selections from top producers. The new restaurant will also feature an updated design, capturing the cozy bistro-style spirit of Petit Trois.
Explore Booksellers has reopened its upstairs space as a coffee shop.
Silvers Aspen, a new NY-style bagel spot, offers coffee, breakfast, lunch, to-go dinners, provisions, wine, and cocktails. Silvers is founded by friends and locals, who share a deep appreciation for the town’s active lifestyle, community spirit and the need for quality food that keeps people going.

Retail

Aspen Collection will debut an entirely new line of premium, mountain-inspired performance and lifestyle apparel. The new, Aspen-inspired ski line was tested by local experts, including ski patrol and professional athletes.
Marfa Stance will return to Aspen with a pop-up this November on E. Cooper Ave.
gorjana recently opened on South Mill Street, featuring a beautiful collection of solid gold and gold-plated jewelry with diamonds, opals, sapphires, and more. Connect with amazing stylists, discover new arrivals, and receive complimentary gift wrap in-store.
TWP opened its Aspen boutique at 406 E Hopkins Avenue, bringing effortless luxury to the heart of the mountains. Explore a curated selection of women’s modern tailoring, luxe layers, and cold-weather essentials—designed for elevated dressing from slope to soirée.
Veronica Beard draws from the natural beauty of its alpine surroundings, blending their signature aesthetic with organic texture and warmth—think exposed wood architecture, curved limewashed walls, and a palette of rich browns and soft beiges in fabrics and upholstery, complementing the vintage furniture throughout. Located in the heart of downtown Aspen’s shopping and cultural hub, VB Aspen is now open on the Cooper Mall.
Vuori, an athletic apparel brand, recently opened a store on the Cooper Mall, marking the 100th Vuori location around the globe.

Awards

The inaugural MICHELIN Guide to Colorado was launched in September 2023. In 2024 and 2025, it was announced that Bosq Aspen retained its one star; Element 47, Mawa's Kitchen, and Prospect, are recommended restaurants in the guide; Nick Heileman of Bosq was awarded MICHELIN Guide Colorado 2025 Sommelier of the Year.
The MICHELIN Keys recognize exceptional hospitality experiences. Recognized One Key hotels in Aspen include Hotel Jerome, The Little Nell, and MOLLIE Aspen.

Travel

American Airlines will launch a new seasonal service between Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT), and Aspen, Colorado (ASE), on Dec. 19, 2025. This service is scheduled to run 3x/week through March 29, 2026, making it the longest nonstop from ASE at 1,459 miles.

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