Aspen Snowmass Celebrates 75 Years with Sunset Skiing on Aspen Mountain Friday, April 1

Join Colorado Governor Jared Polis to Celebrate 75 Years of Skiing. Lifts Run Until 6 pm, Live Band at The Sundeck. Celebrate Aspen’s Own Alex Ferreira and his Second Olympic Medal. Athletes from Protect Our Winters Will Join the Celebration

ASPEN SNOWMASS, Colo. – March 30, 2022 – Colorado Governor Jared Polis will join the celebration on Aspen Mountain this Friday, April 1 to celebrate 75 years of skiing history and advocate for 75 more years through his numerous climate initiatives and policies. The Silver Queen Gondola and Ajax Express chair will run until 6 pm for uploading with the last ride down on the Silver Queen Gondola at 6:30 pm.

“I’m thrilled to celebrate 75 years of world-class skiing in Aspen and look forward to another 75 years of showcasing Colorado’s world class ski industry and mountains,” Governor Polis said. “My administration is committed to taking bold climate action to protect our Colorado way of life, to support our thriving outdoor industry including the fun and good paying jobs that come with it.”

Polis will be joined by Aspen Skiing Company CEO Mike Kaplan and athletes from Protect Our Winters (POW) Alliance including Wiley Maple at the summit of Aspen Mountain at 5 pm in front of the Melted Gondola for a brief talk honoring the 75-year legacy, congratulating Alex Ferreira on his second gold medal, and outlining the Governor’s and the company’s climate initiatives as a way to continue skiing through the next 75 years. 

 “We are honored that Governor Polis will be joining us to celebrate the 75-year legacy of our company and this community,” said Mike Kaplan, President and CEO, Aspen Skiing Company. “His dedicated work on climate, energy and the outdoor industry in Colorado is instrumental in ensuring another 75 years of skiing and outdoor recreation in our state.”

“We must make changes to the way that we source, distribute, and consume energy to address warming in a meaningful way to have a shot at protecting lifestyles and livelihoods that rely on a stable climate, including outdoor recreation” said Mario Molina, Executive Director at Protect Our Winters. “We applaud Governor Polis’ commitment to climate action in Colorado and Aspen Ski Co’s efforts to build more sustainable operations and engage in meaningful advocacy efforts.”

There will be a live band at the Sundeck beginning at 3;30 in addition to a vintage photo booth to capture the memories. Food and drinks will be available at the Sundeck.