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If you'd like to check out the sights from a rarefied view, Hot Air Ballooning is the thrilling way to go. Early morning sunrise rides at Snowmass take visitors up nearly 2,500-feet in altitude over the Snowmass landscape, providing expansive views of Mount Daly, Capitol Peak, and the Elk Mountains. Wildlife like elk, deer, and...
If you’d like to check out the sights from a rarefied view, Hot Air Ballooning is the thrilling way to go. Early morning sunrise rides at Snowmass take visitors up nearly 2,500-feet in altitude over the Snowmass landscape, providing expansive views of Mount Daly, Capitol Peak, and the Elk Mountains. Wildlife like elk, deer, and fox are often visible from the balloon as well. Visitors float with a knowledgeable FAA-licensed commercial balloon pilot up to breathtaking heights for about an hour before returning to the ground for a champagne brunch. Whether as a family adventure, a magical romantic escape, or a special occasion, hot air ballooning promises to be the highlight of any mountain vacation.
Looking for the perfect fall getaway? For 50 years, the Snowmass Balloon Festival has lit up the September sky with the highest altitude balloon event in the country. Over three days, dozens of pilots compete in hot air balloon challenges such as a distance race down valley, while the highlight is always the Saturday evening balloon glow, a spectacular sight to behold. Pair the hot air balloons with the glorious fall colors, and you’ve got one of the most picturesque weekend events in the west!
Local Guides
Above It All Balloon Company – 888.927.9606
Snowmass Village is a mandatory mask zone, indoors and out. Please wear your face mask and practice 6’ distancing to keep our community healthy and safe.
Kick off the holidays in Snowmass with the beloved John Bemis Community Potluck! The John Bemis Community Potluck, a Thanksgiving event with a 30+ year history, will be held on Sunday, November 22, 4:30–8:00pm, at Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection. Doors and a cash bar open at 4:30pm, the community welcome and blessing take place...
The John Bemis Community Potluck, a Thanksgiving event with a 30+ year history, will be held on Sunday, November 22, 4:30–8:00pm, at Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection. Doors and a cash bar open at 4:30pm, the community welcome and blessing take place at 5:00 p.m. Dinner is served at 5:15pm. Community members are encouraged to bring a dish to share and non-perishable donations to local non-profit, Harvest For Hunger.
Last names beginning A-K, are asked to bring a side/salad; L-Z last names should bring a dessert. Join friends and neighbors for this special communal evening presented by Viewline Resort Snowmass, Snowmass Village Rotary Club, Alpine Bank, the Snowmass Chapel, Eastwood Investments, Romero Group, East West Partners, and the Town of Snowmass Village. The event is free to attend.
Thank you to Snowmass Chapel for sponsoring this year’s event.
Snowmass Opening Day 2026 Celebrate the Season's First Tracks Opening day for the 2026/2027 season at Snowmass is on November 26, 2026, and the season runs through April 11, 2027! On November 26, Snowmass opens the Meadows beginner terrain area only, served by the Elk Camp Gondola and the Meadows Lift. The Elk Camp Gondola...
Opening day for the 2026/2027 season at Snowmass is on November 26, 2026, and the season runs through April 11, 2027!
On November 26, Snowmass opens the Meadows beginner terrain area only, served by the Elk Camp Gondola and the Meadows Lift. The Elk Camp Gondola is open for uploading and downloading from 9:00am-3:30pm, with the final download at 4:00pm. The Snowmass Sky Cab (The Skittles) is also open 8:00am to 9:00pm daily for transportation between Snowmass Village and Snowmass Mall.
Keep an eye on all of the exciting events taking place in Snowmass throughout the winter. Visit aspensnowmass.com for details on terrain and hours.
Upload for the Download: Kick off the Season with Snowmass Join the Town of Snowmass Village and Aspen Skiing Company on Thursday, December 3, 3:30-5:30pm for Upload for the Download. Celebrate the start of the season with an afternoon of community, conversation and a look at what’s ahead this winter and beyond. Upload on the...
Join the Town of Snowmass Village and Aspen Skiing Company on Thursday, December 3, 3:30-5:30pm for Upload for the Download. Celebrate the start of the season with an afternoon of community, conversation and a look at what’s ahead this winter and beyond. Upload on the Elk Camp Gondola for the latest news, connect with fellow locals and industry partners, and enjoy a little après-style networking and happy hour. Plus, all attendees will receive exclusive Snowmass swag!
Free to attend — please RSVP to let us know you’ll be joining us.
Upload to Elk Camp 2:45-3:15pm
Program 3:30-4:30pm
Happy hour 4:30-5:30pm
Wintersköl celebration returns to Aspen and Snowmass A four-day celebration of mountain life and tradition, the Wintersköl celebration is a beloved local weekend of events. The celebration includes activations in Snowmass, as well as Aspen's signature on-mountain activities, concerts, a craft beer fest, Soupsköl™, a torchlight descent down Aspen Mountain, a bonfire, and fireworks. Visit...
A four-day celebration of mountain life and tradition, the Wintersköl celebration is a beloved local weekend of events. The celebration includes activations in Snowmass, as well as Aspen’s signature on-mountain activities, concerts, a craft beer fest, Soupsköl™, a torchlight descent down Aspen Mountain, a bonfire, and fireworks.
Visit AspenChamber.org for all activities and events during Wintersköl.
Wintersköl, Aspen’s annual “toast to winter,” dates back to a quiet January in 1951 when locals chose to commemorate Aspen’s distinctive mountain way of life with a diverse weekend of events. The multi-day festival showcases on-mountain activities, snow sculptures, a soup contest, a craft beer festival, a torchlight descent and fireworks on Aspen Mountain plus much more.
Santa's Village: Finding the Holiday Spirit in Snowmass There is no shortage of holiday merriment in Snowmass this season. There are meet and greets with Santa's reindeer, family and pet portraits with Santa, a holiday ice skating show, and much more. Come check out Santa’s Village, December 21-24! See below for the full schedule of...
There is no shortage of holiday merriment in Snowmass this season. There are meet and greets with Santa’s reindeer, family and pet portraits with Santa, a holiday ice skating show, and much more. Come check out Santa’s Village, December 21-24!
See below for the full schedule of events, or visit The Collective Snowmass for more information.
Ring in 2027 in Snowmass with the New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Display Close out 2026 with the New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade on Fanny Hill. Skiers and snowboarders ages 8 and up are invited to join in the fun making wide turns down the mountain with LED torches that illuminate the night...
Close out 2026 with the New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade on Fanny Hill. Skiers and snowboarders ages 8 and up are invited to join in the fun making wide turns down the mountain with LED torches that illuminate the night sky and snow with a festive glow.
When: Thursday, December 31. Torchlight Parade begins at 6:00 pm.
Where: Snowmass Base Village (Ski/Snowboard participants begin loading the Village Express chairlift at 5:30pm.)
Participation: Once open, online registration will be first come, first served (250 people max). Intermediate skiers and snowboarders, ages 8 and up, may participate.
If you don’t claim your ticket by 5:30pm, your spot will be given away.
Participants load the Village Express chairlift at 5:30pm and descend as a parade at 6:00pm. Please note that skiers must be able to ski without poles.
Those who are signed must meet promptly at the Guest Services cart at Base Village adjacent to Base Camp Bar & Grill on December 31st between 4:30-5:30pm to sign a waiver and obtain their entry to the Torchlight Parade. Guardians can sign for those under 18 in their group.
New Year’s Eve celebrations continue throughout the Village, with festive offerings at restaurants and bars, plus a free Family Open House at The Collective. Step into The Collective’s New Year’s Eve Open House to warm up after the parade and before the fireworks!
The Snow League Revolutionizes Winter Sports Competition Aspen Snowmass hosts the professional winter sports league exclusively dedicated to snowboarding, created by world-famous snowboarder Shaun White. January 7-9, Buttermilk brings together athletes from around the world to compete in the event, showcasing their talent and innovation in the sport. With a focus on both head-to-head matchups...
Aspen Snowmass hosts the professional winter sports league exclusively dedicated to snowboarding, created by world-famous snowboarder Shaun White.
January 7-9, Buttermilk brings together athletes from around the world to compete in the event, showcasing their talent and innovation in the sport. With a focus on both head-to-head matchups and a season-long points system, each competition will build toward crowning the Snow League World Champion.
For ticketing and more information, visit TheSnowLeague.com. If you prefer to ski like the pros instead of spectate, check out the terrain park in Snowmass.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride with Aspen Gay Ski Week! Aspen Gay Ski Week (AGSW) is the oldest annual, week-long LGBTQ+ ski event in the nation. A model for other LGBTQ+ ski weeks, AGSW offers a unique vacation experience in the scenic and historic mountain towns of Aspen and Snowmass in Colorado. AGSW visitors enjoy four mountains...
Aspen Gay Ski Week (AGSW) is the oldest annual, week-long LGBTQ+ ski event in the nation. A model for other LGBTQ+ ski weeks, AGSW offers a unique vacation experience in the scenic and historic mountain towns of Aspen and Snowmass in Colorado. AGSW visitors enjoy four mountains of varied skiing and snowboarding terrain, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoe, and winter hiking trails in the Elk Mountains of Colorado.
AGSW 2027 officially kicks off on Sunday, January 17 with several action-packed events in Snowmass and Aspen. As always, find the latest schedule at the official event website.
The Collective hosts AGSW events all week. Check out their full calendar at TheCollectiveSnowmass.com.
Want to learn about Gay Ski Week in Snowmass? Find out more here!
AGSW is also the annual fundraising event for AspenOUT, a local non-profit and 501(c)(3) organization. AspenOUT focuses on anti-bullying and mental health services in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. The organization has been producing this event since 1996 for the purpose of funding local programs and supporting national organizations that fit our mission. Find out more at AspenOUT.org