5 Reasons to Visit Aspen Snowmass in Spring

Later in the season, skiers and riders can enjoy later operating hours with select lifts loading until 4pm and the Silver Queen Gondola downloading as late as 4:30pm. Your ski days will feel extra-long and sunny with daylight savings time taking place mid-March, giving us an extra hour of sunshine, sips, and smiles on our mountains. Spring is the perfect time to tackle skiing or riding more than one mountain in one day—spending the morning on Aspen Mountain and then taking an afternoon lap on the Highland Bowl. Or, skinning up Buttermilk for first tracks before heading over to Snowmass for lunch at Sam's or Alpin Room. When the days are long, the possibilities are endless.

The fun factor here at Aspen Snowmass goes up a few notches come March and April. Take the Silver Queen Gondola up to check out the newest elevated outdoor après venue atop Aspen Mountain at Eleven212. Or, enjoy crazy outfits and late afternoon DJ sets as part of our Après Series at the Sundeck on Ajax, Merry-Go-Round on Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk Mountain Lodge, and five different locations at Snowmass, including The Cabin. The most difficult part of your trip will be choosing where to grab a brew with your buds after you’ve conquered the slopes. Scope out some of the options for soaking up the après scene in advance.

Spring skiing at Aspen Snowmass comes with a rare bonus: late-season lift ticket savings that make lingering a little longer even easier. From March 28 through closing, guests who book lodging through Stay Aspen Snowmass at participating properties can unlock $98 adult lift tickets (with discounted Child, Teen, and Senior rates available, too). Pair longer days on the mountain with a stay that keeps everything simple—from lifts to lodging—and enjoy the kind of spring skiing that rewards those who know when to time it right.