Don't miss your last run! Snowmass ski season ends Sunday, April 5
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IN JANUARY 2020, Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley — a serenely beautiful, 50-mile stretch along the Roaring Fork River from Aspen to Glenwood Springs — received an accolade that no other part of the state has. The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) named the valley a Gold-Level Ride Center, recognizing the more than 300 miles of biking trails in the area and the community that supports them as among the world’s best. Continue Reading
The 12th Annual Banked Slalom event, “Slash the Mass,” is hosted by Aspen Snowmass at Snowmass this year, open to snowboarders. This is a snowboard-only event, and one you definitely don’t want to miss out on! No matter your skill level or age group, you can compete for the experience and bragging rights.
For more information, visit AspenSnowmass.com or reach out to race director Tyler Lindsay at tlindsay@aspensnowmass.com
Wanting to build more snowboarding skills, but more interested in jumps and tricks? Read all about Snowmass’ three terrain parks!
It’s time for the sun to set on another incredible season here in Snowmass with the Snowmass Closing Party. Closing weekend celebrations for the 2025/2026 season are on April 4, 2026. The official closing date for the mountain is Sunday, April 5.
Head to Elk Camp for live DJs and beach vibes on the patio! Skiers must ski down by 4:15pm, and the gondola will be downloading passengers until 5pm. After 12pm, the gondola is free for foot passengers. The last upload on the Elk Camp Gondola is at 3:45pm. For all the details on Saturday’s festivities, head to the Aspen Snowmass website!
Snowmass Closing day for the 2025/2026 season will end at Snowmass Ski Area on April 5, 2026.
Join us as we close out another amazing season with spring laps in the sunshine!
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.
*Please note that the Closing Party at Snowmass will take place at Elk Camp on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
A creation of Selema Masekela and Zeb Powell, Burton Culture Shifters brings together Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) change-makers to build a community of riders that represents what we hope the future of snowboarding will look like: diverse, inclusive, and empowering.
For the first time, a limited number of Experience Passes are available to join the 2026 event. The Experience Pass centers on riding at Snowmass on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, with access to the exclusive Culture Shifters terrain park, banked slalom course, and on-mountain lounge with snacks and beverages. Ride alongside Burton pros like Zeb Powell and Rob Roethler, then cap the day at Friday’s DJ + film premieres and Saturday’s après and VIP concert viewing (drink tickets included). Sunday is yours to ride, reconnect, and enjoy closing day at Snowmass.
Book your spot from $250.00 on aspensnowmass.com.
Ragnar returns for a gritty trifecta of the most scenic trail running loops Mother Nature can serve up in the West Elk Mountain Range.
Each trail loop begins and ends at Ragnar Village in Snowmass Town Park. Teams of eight run relay style, rotating through three loops, varying from easy to difficult, over a 24-hour period.
Event and trail route info can be found here! If you want to explore even more of the trails around Snowmass, check out our trail maps and routes. See some of our favorites here.
*Please note: this is Ragnar’s final run in Snowmass. If you’ve been itching to compete in this race, this is your last chance!
Mountainside Music Festival is a new, free, three-day festival in Snowmass Village. Taking place on the Fanny Hill Stage, host of the Snowmass Free Concert Series on Thursdays, this new festival features three evenings of openers, headliners, vendors, and stunning sunsets, June 11-13.
Thursday and Friday evening, doors open at 5:30pm, with openers at 6:30pm and headliner at 7:30pm. On Saturday, doors open at 4:00pm and features openers at 4:30pm, 5:00pm, and 6:00pm, with the headliner performing at 7:30pm.
06.11.26: American Authors – Folk/Rock | Tristan Trincado Opens
06.12.26: Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners – Indie Rock | Mark Nussmeier Opens
06.13.26: Pecos & The Rooftops with Special Guest The Talbott Brothers – Country | Kenny Wayne and The Companions Open
Check out the official playlist of the inaugural music festival here.
Enjoy the long-standing tradition of the Snowmass Rodeo every Wednesday night, with music, cowboys and cowgirls, horses, livestock, and family fun.
The main event begins at 7pm but the fun starts when the doors open at 5pm. Head in early for the petting zoo, mechanical bull rides, shopping, and dinner. If your kiddo is up to the challenge of Mutton Bustin’, be sure to sign up at 5:30pm! Rain or shine, the rodeo goes on!
Have you heard about the Legend of Sauce Boss, the Snowmass Rodeo’s Runaway Bull? Read all about the little bull with wanderlust here.
Tickets will be available here later this spring.
Due to increased parking restrictions, NO PARKING will be allowed on any of the roadway shoulders near the event.
Rodeo guests are encouraged to utilize public transportation from the Brush Creek Park & Ride and the Base Village Parking Garage. Parking is limited this summer at the Rodeo Lot and in the gravel lot at Black Saddle. Overflow parking is available at the Two Creeks Parking Lot, as well as at Anderson Ranch Arts Center/Snowmass Chapel. Free shuttles are available on a loop to the Rodeo Grounds from these lots.
If you are staying in Snowmass, your lodging may provide a ride to and from the Rodeo!
Join us for free concerts on Fanny Hill every Thursday night! A community tradition of 34 years, the Thursday night concerts feature a spectrum of sounds with incredible touring artists. Doors open at 5:30pm, and concerts begin at 6:30pm. Grab dinner in the Village before the show or pack a picnic to enjoy inside the venue.
See the full Summer 2026 Lineup here.
Some Snowmass Free Concert DOs and DON’Ts:
No Pets: Dogs have very acute hearing and the loud noise can actually be harmful to your pet. In compliance with ADA Guidelines, service animals are permitted inside the venue and must remain with their owners. This does NOT include emotional support animals, comfort animals and therapy dogs.
Drinks are sold on site, including water and alcoholic beverages. While outside alcohol is not permitted, sealed, non-alcoholic beverages are allowed (no glass, please!). Feel free to bring your empty water bottle, we have a water filling station available inside the venue!
No outside alcohol is permitted. There is a staffed bar inside the venue where you can purchase alcoholic beverages (all canned items…beer, wine, & cocktails). Alcoholic beverages can only be purchased by someone 21 years old or older. Proper ID will be required and checked to receive a wristband before purchasing alcohol. Alcohol may NOT leave the concert venue.
What to bring: We suggest a picnic blanket or low chairs to sit on, and a jacket or sweater for after the sun goes down, as well as an umbrella or jacket for any inclement weather. Many Snowmass restaurants in Base Village and The Mall offer take out for the perfect concert dinner picnic. Arriving early? Check out the patios at Stew Pot, Venga Venga or Ranger Station on The Mall or Base Village, Limelight and Mawita in Base Village for drinks and apps while you wait for your squad.
Getting Here:
Concerts are held on the Fanny Hill Concert Stage at the end of the Snowmass Mall. Free parking is available at Town Park Station and the Brush Creek Intercept Lot, with free shuttles to the Snowmass Mall and Base Village. Additional options include, RFTA bus service from Aspen and the Intercept Lot, or the free Village Shuttle service throughout Snowmass. It is best to get off at the Snowmass Mall stop.
If you are driving, the Base Village Parking Garage offer free (limited) parking during the summer months. From the garage, you can ride the free Sky Cab Gondola (known as the Skittles) from Base Village to the Snowmass Mall.
For more event parking information, please click here.