Mountain Announcements

December 14, 2024

New Parking System at Highlands and Two Creeks

New this season at Aspen Highlands and Two Creeks, we've simplified our parking process to enhance your experience and get you on the mountain faster. Guests will no longer need to obtain parking hang tags or tickets when entering either parking lot. Instead, you can conveniently pay for parking through your phone or at the payment kiosks located throughout the parking lots.

Pay by Phone: Simply scan the QR codes located in the Aspen Highlands and Two Creeks lot to pay with your credit card. This contactless payment option allows for a quick and hassle-free experience.

Payment Kiosks: For those who prefer a traditional method, payment kiosks are available on-site.

December 11, 2024

Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk open this Saturday, December 14. With all four mountains in operation, skiers and riders will have access to over 3,000 acres of terrain across Aspen Snowmass this early season. Aspen Highlands will open the legendary Highland Bowl on its opening day thanks to the hard work of patrol and our community of boot packers. Buttermilk will celebrate the annual Chocolate Day, with nine chocolate stations spread throughout the day with Hot Cocoa and Smores in the base area starting at 3pm.

Use the Aspen Snowmass App to stay up to date on lift status and mountain information.

Uphill Safety & Policy Reminders

• If you choose to be out on the hill when it is dark, please remember to use a light and wear bright clothing so that our operators can see you.
• Please have dogs on leash or strictly under voice command, and always clean up after your pet. We all have to play well to keep this benefit. Once we open for operations, dogs are not allowed on any of our hills after 7:45am or before 4:45pm. Aspen Mountain does not allow dogs at any time during the operating season.
• Prior to opening day, there are no services available on-mountain, including patrol. If anyone is injured or needs emergency assistance, please call 911.
• Obey all on-mountain signage. Please note that closure signs at the base of the mountains are the final call for access.
• If you have any questions about our policies or passes, please view all policies here.

Snowmass Master Development Plan Update

As outlined in the Snowmass Master Development Plan and advanced ahead of full plan review, Aspen Snowmass will put in a new high-speed quad originating from across the Snowmass Mall and ending at the top of Coney Glade. This lift will replace the existing Coney Glade Chair, and the new quad will be named Coney Express. The lift project has received approvals from the U.S. Forest Service and the Town of Snowmass Village.

Set to be installed in the summer of 2024, the lift will start spinning in 2025 and will replace the existing Coney Glade chair, helping to move skiers and riders out of the base area and alleviating congestion on busy days.