Winter, the renowned season for Aspen. Skiing and Snowboarding on these world-class slopes should be on everyone's bucket list, but the fun doesn't end when the chair lift stops running for the day. Many of our arts & culture institutions, famous in the summer, offer winter programming. Après ski is a must when vacationing in an alpine village, and in Aspen the culinary delights don't stop there. We have over 80 restaurants offering up everything from burgers to sushi, with expertly paired wines & hand crafted cocktails to warm you up on a cold winter's evening. Even if you don't ski, there is plenty to be enjoyed in our winter wonderland: ice skating, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, fly fishing, and more. Check out some of our recommended winter itineraries if you need some suggestions to get your vacation started.
Winter Getaway
Winter Trip Highlights
Don't miss out on some of our favorite experiences in Aspen during your trip this winter.
Winter Itineraries
Start planning your time in Aspen with these winter itineraries to inspire your trip.
- You want to explore our namesake mountain: Aspen Mountain Loyalist
- For the Arts & Culture lover: Winter Artistic Inspiration
- Start with the highlights: Winter Bucket List
If a preplanned itinerary isn't your style, create your own with our Aspen Experience Finder. Design your personalized Aspen getaway using our interactive tool. Filter by interests, activities and seasons to build your custom itinerary.
Top Winter Events
Our winter events calendar will keep you busy before and after a long day of skiing. The question is, will you be able to keep up?
- Fireworks & Winter Festivities: Wintersköl™
- Celebrate the LGBTQ Community: Aspen Gay Ski Week
- Getting Extreme: Winter X Games Aspen
Winter Blogs
Dreaming of snowcapped mountains and winter days? These blogs will help you cozy up or find the perfect winter adventure.
FOUR SKI RESORTS, ONE LIFT TICKET
ASPEN MOUNTAIN
Rising from the core of town, Aspen Mountain is the flagship mountain. Commonly referred to as Ajax, Aspen Mountain does not have any green circle or beginner runs.
ASPEN HIGHLANDS
Home of the famed Highland Bowl, expert only terrain, accessed by an uphill slog in your ski or snowboard boots. You will have truly earned your turns when you click back into your bindings and will enjoy some of the best in-bounds skiing in Colorado.
BUTTERMILK MOUNTAIN
The best mountain for beginner skiers, kids, and terrain park riders. Buttermilk also hosts weekly uphill breakfasts as well as full moon dinners throughout the winter season.
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