With the big game kicking off at 4:30 p.m., you can come straight from skiing the mountain to enjoying some delicious eats in Aspen. See our list below for the best ways to cheer on your favorite team.

Getting ready to hit the slopes for the first time can be exciting but also a little intimidating. Here are 9 tips to ensure you are prepared and have a great time while learning on our Aspen slopes!

While Aspen has made a name for itself as a winter destination for world class skiing, there are a number of activities and pursuits to enjoy off the slopes.

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Going up? Also known as ski touring or skinning, uphilling refers to the act of hiking up a mountain typically on skis or a split board with specialized equipment such as sticky coverings on the bottom of skis or specialized bindings that release from the heels with the goal to traverse uphill. Uphilling is accessible on all four mountains at Aspen Snowmass—Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, and Buttermilk.

Each of Aspen’s four mountains—Ajax, Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass—have devout fans amongst locals in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, but Aspen Highlands is arguably the “local’s mountain.” With secret stashes and uncrowded runs, Highlands is a go-to for Aspenites looking to spin laps and make turns. However, Highland Bowl is the resort’s main attraction. Touted as “the best inbounds big-mountain skiing in the lower 48” by Powder, Highland Bowl is one of Aspen’s crown jewels. 

X Games will return to Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen Snowmass with some of the world’s best action sports athletes competing in ski and snowboard events January 23-25, 2025. X Games Aspen 2025 will feature men’s and women’s ski and snowboard competitions in the disciplines of SuperPipe, Slopestyle, Big Air, Knuckle Huck, and Street Style. In addition to competition, X Games Aspen 2025 welcomes the return of music appearances each night.

Aspen Gay Ski Week is a week-long celebration taking place Jan. 14-21, 2024 on and off the slopes with events such as comedy shows, retro pool and dance parties, a film series, and, of course, skiing on all four mountains. We caught up with the experts of Men’s Vows for tips on making Aspen Gay Ski Week the best week ever:

Aspen takes the après scene to new heights all winter long, and après ski in Aspen can be just as fun as a powder day on Ajax. With a variety of bars and restaurants to choose from, there is certainly a spot for everyone's taste.