Aspen Snowmass Holiday Gift Guide
Few things compare to the coziness of holiday time, and while giving gifts can be one of the most joyous parts of the season, it can also add some unnecessary stress. Fret not. Whether you're hoping to make a lasting memory, outfit your loved ones with the best gear, or support local businesses, we’ve built a gift list that is sure to be a hit, no matter who you’re shopping for.
Surprise a loved one with their mountain adventure already mapped out. Early bookings for lift tickets, lessons, and rentals mean better rates and guaranteed slope time.
Unforgettable Experiences
Private Ski Lesson or Clinic
No matter their skill level, there’s always an opportunity for your friend or family member to take skiing and riding to the next level. This season, purchase a private lesson or a clinic for the skier or snowboarder in your life. The beauty of a private lesson? It’s a guided experience, with a Pro providing not only personalized instruction but also an insider’s perspective on everything from secret powder stashes to the best on-mountain meals, helping to create deeper connections with skiing, riding, and our mountains. Book now!
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A Cozy Mountain Meal
The Cabin, a newly reimagined historic gem at mid-mountain on Snowmass, offers an unforgettable dining experience that makes for an extraordinary gift. Treat someone special to a refined European-inspired lunch featuring delicacies like baked Camembert with berries and lavash, or surprise them with the ultimate winter evening—a magical snowcat dinner under the stars. The transformed space beautifully balances historic charm with modern comfort, featuring a stunning outdoor deck with heated lounge seating perfect for après-ski. Whether you're gifting a daytime reservation for Hunter's chicken with wild mushroom ragout or booking an evening snowcat adventure complete with specialty cocktails and apple strudel, this is more than a meal—it's a memory they'll treasure. Contact 970-923-1227 to purchase a gift card (and hope they invite you along), or secure their reservation to guarantee your spot at the table.
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Aspen Art Museum Membership
For any art lover in your life, an annual membership to the Aspen Art Musuem is truly a gift that will surprise and delight all year long. Not only does membership help in sustaining art education and creativity—it also means invitations to members-only events like art openings and parties, discounts at the rooftop café and museum shop, as well as access to content and the opportunity to meet featured (and famous!) artists.
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A Limelight Getaway
With laidback lounges known for hosting live music, friendly bar menus serving delicious food and drinks, and locations in the vibrant heart of their respective towns, a visit to any Limelight Hotel is always like coming home while getting away. Stay in Aspen, Snowmass, or Ketchum and hit the slopes after rolling out of bed and enjoying the breakfast included with the stay. Traveling through the Mile High City? The Limelight Denver location is the perfect pitstop (or long stay) bridging an urban environment with a cozy mountain getaway. Get the savvy traveler in your life a gift card for a night (or more!) to a Limelight Hotel and invite yourself along. This season, passholders can enjoy perks and get 20% off their stays of two or more nights—which is a great way to chase storms and sleep in comfort this winter. Plus, if you book three or more nights at Limelight Snowmass or Limelight Aspen this winter, you’ll receive two lift tickets to Aspen Snowmass for every full day of your stay.
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Eleven212
For the après lover in your life: secure a private cabin at Eleven212, our mountaintop hideaway perched 11,212 feet above Aspen. Planning to spend some days on Aspen Mountain this season? Don't miss this high-energy après experience where stunning Elk Mountain views meet live music and DJ sets. Each cabin welcomes six guests with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and dedicated service—perfect for turning bluebird days into unforgettable celebrations. Starting at $600, with peak day experiences at $750.
Opens January 2025, book your reservations for your après experience now.
An Unforgettable New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day
Looking for an extraordinary gift that creates unforgettable memories? Give the gift of Aspen's most spectacular New Year's celebration with tickets to The Little Nell's dazzling Casino Royale party and recovery brunch. Your lucky recipient will ring in 2025 at the Dom Pérignon Party, where Monte Carlo meets the mountains for an evening of bottomless champagne and Bond-worthy glamour. Then, ease into the New Year with a St. Barth's-inspired New Year’s Day brunch at Element 47, complete with island vibes, bottomless mimosas, and French Caribbean cuisine. With NYE tickets starting at $850 and brunch at $150 per person, it's more than a gift—it's the most memorable way to start 2025.
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Aspen One Gift Cards
Unwrap endless possibilities this season with a gift card that can be used on gear from Four Mountain Sports, at an on-mountain restaurant, on lift tickets, on lodging, and so much more. Call 1-800-525-6200 to purchase an Aspen One gift card that can be used anywhere at Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Collection, and Aspen Hospitality.
Gear That Keeps Giving
A Gold Ski Tune with Ski Phantom Glide Application at Four Mountain Sports
It’s easy to neglect gear, but a ski or board tune can make all the difference while carving down groomers or tackling steeps. Take your giftee’s equipment to any of Aspen Snowmass’ nine Four Mountain Sports locations offering tuning services for a Gold Tune with PHANTOM, a permanent, one-time application base treatment that increases glide with its patent-pending polymer technology. Bonus: It’s also more environmentally friendly than your standard wax, which leaves residue and particles in the snow.
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The Perfect Hat
Know someone who could dress up their hat game? From rugged leather-brimmed caps to luxurious cashmere beanies, Melin's Thermal Collection offers sophisticated winter headwear for every style. Each piece features premium materials and thoughtful details—think cozy flannel linings, plush fleece interiors, and impeccable wool construction. Whether you're shopping for the lumberjack-chic enthusiast or someone seeking elevated slopeside sophistication, these hats make the perfect gift to upgrade anyone's winter wardrobe. An essential accessory that seamlessly transitions from mountain adventures to downtown evenings.
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Ultimate POV: Insta360 X4 Camera
Capture iconic lines across all four Aspen Snowmass mountains with the Insta360 X4. Whether you're dropping into Highland Bowl, cruising Snowmass' Big Burn, or carving groomers on Aspen Mountain, this 360° action camera records it all in stunning 8K clarity. The invisible selfie stick creates mind-bending third-person perspectives that make it look like you have your own personal camera crew. Built for mountain conditions with cold-weather performance down to -4°F and rock-solid stabilization, it'll handle everything from powder days to spring slush. Just hit record and let the AI editing tools help you relive and share your best mountain moments. Perfect for capturing your entire crew's ski vacation or documenting that bucket-list run down Temerity.
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Powerline Jacket for Him
For the powder hound who demands nothing but the best, the Powerline Jacket from the Aspen Collection stands as the ultimate expression of mountain performance luxury. Born on the legendary slopes of Aspen Mountain and refined through countless runs by our own ski professionals, this isn't just another ski jacket – it's a masterpiece of technical engineering. The jacket's credentials read like a winter sports wish list: 100% recycled polyester construction with dynamic 2-way stretch, cutting-edge Super DWR finishing, and an impressive 30K/30K HyBreath rating that laughs in the face of Colorado storms.
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Cirque Jacket for Her
For the woman who demands both elegance and technical excellence on the mountain, the Cirque Jacket from Aspen Collection is a masterpiece of refined performance. This isn't just another winter jacket, it's a testament to thoughtful design, tested across the mountains of Aspen Snowmass in the most demanding alpine conditions. The secret lies in its innovative 2-way stretch fabric, which moves like a dream whether you're carving fresh tracks on Snowmass or stepping into Cloud Nine for lunch. What truly sets the Cirque apart is its ability to deliver serious warmth without sacrificing sophistication. Premium traceable down provides exceptional insulation while maintaining a sleek, feminine silhouette that transitions seamlessly from first chair to après-ski. Thoughtful details like the adjustable hood, high collar, and zippered cuffs elevate both function and style. Perfect for the woman who appreciates that mountain luxury means never choosing between performance and elegance—because in Aspen, you should have both.
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A Custom Collaboration
For the person who loves a timeless piece: discover The Jade, a limited-edition dress hat crafted by celebrated Los Angeles milliner Nick Fouquet exclusively for The Little Nell. This sophisticated blend of mountain and urban style features sand-colored Western weight beaver felt, finished with a sweatband and a hammered metal-plated buckle encasing jade—a thoughtful nod to the 35th anniversary stone. Available mid-December at The Boutique at The Little Nell, $2,145. Contact our retail team to be notified when this collector's piece arrives.
Help Someone Make a Difference
A Cozy Read with a Global Impact
For the thoughtful readers in your life who love both profound ideas and playful storytelling, "Terrible Beauty: Reckoning with Climate Complicity and Rediscovering Our Soul" is a perfect gift. Written by Aspen Snowmass's own Auden Schendler, this isn't your typical environmental book—it’s a soulful journey that weaves together powder days and parenthood, Springsteen lyrics and desert adventures, all while tackling humanity's greatest challenge. Through personal stories of mountain living and wilderness exploration, Schendler crafts an engaging narrative that speaks to skiers, parents, and dreamers alike. The book reads like a fireside chat with your most interesting friend, one who can seamlessly connect garden gnomes to climate action and make you laugh while confronting life's biggest questions. It's a love letter to the natural world that manages to be both deeply serious and surprisingly fun – perfect for anyone who treasures Aspen's blend of outdoor adventure and intellectual spirit. Learn more.
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Climate Action
For the person who has it all, consider donating to a cause they care about on their behalf. Know a lover of skiing and riding? (We know you do.) Give to Protect Our Winters to join the fight against climate change at a legislative level, to help ensure snow-filled winters for many years to come.
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Supporting The Roaring Fork Valley
For anyone looking to give back to the Aspen Snowmass community, the Caring For Community Fund is an Aspen Skiing Company nonprofit focused on supporting Roaring Fork Valley locals. Money raised by this employee-run fund goes to organizations that are both big and small, tackling issues including housing, mental health, crisis support, education and job training, and more.
Support Caring for Community
May your season be filled with cheer and your new year packed with fresh tracks. Happy Holidays from Aspen Snowmass!
Updated November 2024
