Mountain Announcements

Mountain Announcement

Updated December 12, 2025

Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk Open Tomorrow

All four Aspen Snowmass mountains will be open tomorrow, as Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk come online across the resort. With more than 1,200 acres available, the weekend brings expanded access, opening day details, and on mountain celebrations at both Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands.

Aspen Highlands

Aspen Highlands opens tomorrow with 61 trails and 510 acres of terrain.

Lifts open:
• Exhibition
• Thunderbowl
• Cloud Nine
• Loge Peak
• Deep Temerity

Highland Bowl will open with limited terrain, please be aware of early season conditions.

Please note the following operational updates:
• Uphill access will be closed Saturday morning until 9am to support opening day operations
• Thunderbowl will be closed Sunday and throughout next week for race training and event operations
• Additional terrain will open as conditions allow

Buttermilk

Buttermilk opens with over 300 acres of terrain, offering a mix of beginner, intermediate and terrain park options.

Lifts open:
• Summit Express
• West Buttermilk
• Panda Peak
• Magic Carpet
• Mighty Mite

Tiehack lift will not be open.

Guests can ski and ride to the bottom of West Buttermilk, with West Buttermilk Parking available. Portions of Tiehack terrain will open to Sterner Cat Walk, providing access back to Main Buttermilk.

Red’s Rover Terrain Park opens with seven rail and box features.

Aspen Snowmass Opening Parties

Celebrate opening weekend with on mountain gatherings at Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands.

December 13 | 12:30pm to 3:30pm | Buttermilk Mountain Lodge
Buttermilk is back. After soaking in views of Pyramid Peak from the top, ski down to the backyard for a live DJ, cocktails and food specials.

December 14 | 12:30pm to 3:30pm | Merry Go Round at Aspen Highlands | Presented by Aspen Vodka
Continue the celebration at Aspen Highlands with a live DJ, Aspen Vodka cocktails and a burrito bowl at Merry Go Round. Guests are invited to donate to the Caring for Community Fund and receive a Community Sticker as a thank you.

Uphill Updates

Aspen Highlands
Uphill routes will be closed Saturday morning until 9am as teams prepare the mountain for opening day. After 9am, uphill access will follow in season policies.

Buttermilk
Tiehack, Main and West Buttermilk routes will be open for uphill travel. Uphillers may park at Tiehack and ski back down, though coverage is thin in spots. Please use caution and expect variable conditions.

Across all mountains, be mindful of active snowmaking, grooming equipment and mountain operations. Obey all posted signage and closures.

Snowmass Master Development Plan Update

New This Year:

• Elk Camp Six-Pack: This winter brings a new high-speed six-passenger lift, replacing the Elk Camp quad.
• Cirque T-Bar: Replacing the existing platter lift, this high-altitude T-Bar doubles capacity and improves access to Snowmass’ premier expert terrain.

The Ullrhof at Snowmass is currently undergoing a complete rebuild, and will unfortunately be closed for the 2025-26 winter season. Instead, come visit our new pop up, The Hot Dogger at Spider Sabich, located under the Village Express lift on Snowmass.