Your Pre Arrival Guide to Aspen Snowmass in Winter

Your Pre-Arrival Guide

Your trip to Aspen Snowmass is coming up, and whether you’re all packed or haven’t even dug out your gear yet, we can’t wait to see you on the slopes.
Your Pre Arrival Guide to Aspen Snowmass in Winter
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Book your lessons, rentals, and tickets in advance.

While you prepare for your getaway, we are here to give all the information you need to make it an unforgettable trip. View updated information about what’s new this season, steps to take to make your arrival easier, transportation and parking, on-mountain dining, events worth checking out, and how the Aspen Snowmass App can elevate your on-mountain experience all before your visit.

For detailed instructions and guidance on what to expect before, during, and after your trip - expand the tabs below.

Before Your Trip

Snowboarders and lifts at Snowmass

Snowboarders and lifts at Snowmass

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Lift Tickets

Three skiers on a perfect groomer at Aspen Snowmass
A single lift ticket to Aspen Snowmass provides access to 5,500+ acres of some of North America’s best terrain. When you buy your lift tickets at least seven days ahead of time, you’ll score the best pricing and experience, all season long. Save up to $50 a day on four or more days and up to $30 a day for 2-day and 3-day lift tickets. Aspen Snowmass is prepared to limit its capacity to protect our guest experience during busy periods when lift tickets can potentially sell out. Throughout the 2022–2023 season, be rewarded with smaller wait times and bigger ski days when you opt to ski or ride on weekdays.
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Equipment Rentals

Renting ski gear from Four Mountain Sports

For the entire 2022–2023 season, when you book your rentals with Four Mountain Sports at least 48 hours in advance, you’ll save 20%. Four Mountain Sports is the only outfitter conveniently located at the base of all four mountains with free overnight equipment transfers and easy storage, making gearing up easy, so you can spend more time on the mountain.

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Ski and Snowboard Lessons

Ski School lesson
At Aspen Snowmass, one run on the ski hill can change your day, your week—even your life. Our Ski & Snowboard Pros aren’t just instructors, they’re your guides, helping you hone your skills while showing you all that our four mountains have to offer. Secure space now so you can level up this winter and save up to 10% when you lock in your lessons seven days ahead of time, all season long. Whether you’ve never slid on snow before, or you’re looking to level up your skills on the slopes, take a lesson—you'll have more fun.
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Your On-Mountain Concierge

The Aspen Snowmass App gives you everything you need to enjoy your on-mountain experience, right at your fingertips. View snow reports and trail maps, access your QR codes, track your Bowl laps and vertical feet, purchase lift tickets, lessons, and rentals, get real-time updates on parking, sign waivers, and more.

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Buttermilk Renovation

Buttermilk groomed runs before it opens in early morning

Buttermilk—the home of all-day recess—has officially transformed its base area. New in the 2022-2023 season, the renovated base includes the highly anticipated 9,000+ square-foot fully electric Guest Services building, acting as an intuitive, one-stop shop for guests to purchase tickets, dial in gear rentals, shop, and relax in the day lounge.

The glow-up of the base area also includes a renovated Buttermilk Mountain Lodge restaurant (formerly known as Bumps) and its expanded bar and outdoor patio, The Backyard, which opened in December. Learn how you can make the most of your experience at Buttermilk this season.

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Covid-19

The health and welfare of our guests, staff, and community is always our top priority. We will continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation and follow the lead of our local and state health agencies. For the latest information please read Colorado's Covid-19 Information or Pitkin County's Covid-19 Information. Learn more on our in-resort policies.

New MobileQubes

NEW! Charge up with MobileQubes

The days of frozen phones and dead batteries are gone at Aspen Snowmass. Stop into select on-mountain locations for a free buzz in the form of a complimentary phone charge with MobileQubes—no outlet required. Scan the QR code on the station to unlock a mobile charger, head back to the slopes, and drop off the charger at the end of the day.

On-Mountain MobileQubes Locations

Aspen Mountain

  • Sundeck
  • Gondola Plaza

Aspen Highlands

  • Merry-Go-Round
  • Ticket Office

Buttermilk

  • Buttermilk Mountain Lodge
  • Cliffhouse

Snowmass

  • Elk Camp Gondola Ticket Office
  • Snowmass Mall Ticket Office
  • Sam's
  • Ullrhof
  • High Alpine
  • Elk Camp
  • Two Creeks Ticket Office

When You Arrive

An aerial photo of a double chairlift at Aspen Snowmass

An aerial photo of a double chairlift at Aspen Snowmass

Getting Here & Getting Around

Buses & Shuttles

Ride RFTA this Winter! Getting around the Aspen Snowmass area is simple and convenient. RFTA, our local system of public-transport buses, is timely, efficient, and features free routes between Aspen and Snowmass Village. Park at the Brush Creek Park and Ride lot for service to both towns, our four mountains, and everywhere in between.

Driving & Parking

Getting around the Aspen Snowmass area is simple and convenient. We offer comprehensive guidance on everything from our efficient bus system to renting a bike to how much a parking meter costs on a Tuesday afternoon. If you’re planning to drive to the slopes, check parking options and locations before you go. The Aspen Snowmass App and our website will provide the latest information on daily parking availability and status.

Roaring Fork Express

New this season, skip the rental car and winter highway driving for your upcoming trip. Book a shuttle or charter with Roaring Fork Express to and from Denver International Airport or Eagle Count Airport.

Arriving at the Resort

Ticket Pick Up

You can purchase tickets and passes and complete your order entirely online to keep you out of the ticket office and onto the slopes. Pick up those Aspen Cards at our contactless Pickup Boxes located at each mountain. If you have already purchased tickets or passes online, you can follow these steps:

  • When you arrive at the mountain, locate a Pickup Box
  • Open up the Aspen Snowmass App to access your QR code
  • Scan QR code
  • Your ticket(s) and pass(es) will print automatically
  • If you would prefer the guidance of our staff, our ticket offices will be open to assist you with

Purchased through Stay Aspen Snowmass? Skip the ticket office and print your Aspen Cards at one of our conveniently located Pickup Boxes at the base of all four mountains. Grab your phone, find your purchase confirmation email, and scan the barcode located at the top of the email at the Pickup Box.

Rental Pick Up

Four Mountain Sports will continue to offer you the many benefits it is known for, including the only rental shop with locations at the base of all four of our mountains, free ski storage, and free ski transfer to the mountain of your choice. Alongside safety, we are also here to help make your rental process as fluid as possible.

Also, Four Mountain Sports will conveniently deliver and pick up your ski and snowboard rentals directly to and from your home or hotel in the Aspen and Snowmass Village area for a $200 delivery and pick-up fee.

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Lessons

Know where and when to meet up with your Ski & Snowboard School instructor (Pro). Check your email for details about your specific lesson and view your meet up location here.

Guests can complete required forms in the Account Portal before arriving in order to unlock a more contactless and faster drop-off or meet-up. Anyone 17 and under must complete the Ski & Snowboard School waiver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lift Tickets


What’s your refund policy on lift tickets?
All completely unused lift tickets (I.E., all 4 days of a 4 day lift ticket have not been used) are fully refundable back to the original form of payment. The monetary value on partially used lift products (I.E., 3 days of a 4 day lift ticket have been used) can be rolled over for use of purchases made for on-mountain products the following season (lift tickets, rentals, lessons and season passes).

Are reservations required to ski or ride at any Ikon Pass destination?
For the 2023-2024 winter season, lift reservations will be required at Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Big Sky Resort, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Loon Mountain, Taos Ski Valley, and Brighton Resort. Reservations can be made in MyAccount on ikonpass.com once your Ikon Base Pass has been issued. Please note, Ikon Base Passes do not provide access to Aspen Snowmass or Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

Are reservations required to ski or ride at Aspen Snowmass with a Mountain Collective Pass?
Yes, lift reservations to ski and ride are required during the 2023-2024 ski season to help manage capacity and improve the guest experience. Reservations will be available starting mid-September.

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Equipment Rentals

Q: Do I need to pick up my rentals the day of?
A: No. You can save time and hit the slopes sooner by picking up your rentals the day before, after 2:00pm.

Q: Are helmets included in the package pricing?
A: Helmets are not included in package pricing, but may be rented separately as an à la carte item.

Q: Will you be offering transfer of rentals this season?
A: Yes, transfer of your skis, snowboards and poles from mountain to mountain is available, free of charge, for guests that rent through Four Mountain Sports. There is a fee for guests who would like their personal equipment transferred.

Q: Will there be personal storage options in your stores this year?
A: There is no personal item storage inside Four Mountain Sports locations. There may be nearby lockers available for purchase. Additionally, we encourage our guests to pick up their rental equipment after 2pm the day before you want to hit the slopes so you can leave from the comfort of your residence the next day.

Q: What is your refund policy on rental products?
A: All unused rentals products are fully refundable through May 23, 2022. Refund will be returned to the original form of payment.

Q: Do you wax skis and snowboards before guest use?

A: Yes. We have applied Phantom, a permanent base treatment, to all rental skis through Four Mountain Sports. No matter what the conditions are on the slopes, Phantom will provide amazing glide performance across all snow temperatures. Unlike traditional wax’s that rub off and mix in the snow, Phantom doesn’t cause biological damage and doesn’t present any long-term environmental risks. Phantom is also available for guests to add to their gear tune.


Q: How do I know my boot size for ski and snowboard rentals?
A:
Boot sizing differs from US shoe sizing and you should consult our boot sizing chart to select the best boot size to suit your feet.

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