Aspen Highlands | Expert Terrain & Iconic Bowl Hikes

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sunrise on the aspen highlands bowl, the rest of highlands ski runs are still in the shade of dawn

Aspen Highlands Season Dates

Open: December 12, 2026

Close: April 11, 2027

Mountain Cams Snow & Grooming Aspen Highlands Trail Maps Uphilling Lift Status

sunrise on the aspen highlands bowl, the rest of highlands ski runs are still in the shade of dawn

Born Different

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Pink skies over Aspen Highlands

Pink skies over Aspen Highlands

Aspen Highlands avoids the spotlight and feels like the locals’ secret. A place to do what you love and not care who’s watching—take your winter to new heights by exploring the hike-to terrain of the legendary Highland Bowl.

Table scape of champagne, caviar, charcuterie and other bites at cloud 9 at aspen highlands

Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro

Authentic European Alpine culture with fondue, wine, and a backdrop of the Maroon Bells.

Skier pulls in front of Merry Go Round on a Blue bird day at Highlands

Merry-Go-Round

Hearty soup or a southwest bowl? Options abound at this centrally located, mid-mountain restaurant.

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Snowcat Dinners

Take a snowcat ride under starry winter skies for gourmet, after-hours dining at Cloud Nine.

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Ski instructor and their client pack skies on their back and start up the rocky incline of the Aspen Highlands Bowl

Highland Bowl Guide

Everything you need to know about hiking and skiing the 270 acres of the Highland Bowl.

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Uphilling

Level up your fitness with a hike up this maverick mountain made of steeps. Note hours of access.

Ski instructor and their client carve through untouched groomers at aspen highlands

Private Lessons

Let our local Pros show you some secret stashes or give you a pep talk for the Bowl hike.

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Audi Power of Four Race

Race across all four Aspen Snowmass mountains in one of North America’s most challenging and iconic ski mountaineering races.

red lights coat the ski slopes during winteskol at aspen snowmass

Wintersköl

Since 1951, Aspen’s Wintersköl has celebrated winter with on-mountain events, concerts, torchlight descents, and more.

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Après Series

Check out our on-mountain rotating parties with drink specials, keeping the fun flowing all winter long.

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Explore All Four

One lift ticket, four mountains to discover.

Aerial view of Aspen Mountain, with town nestled at base

Aspen Mountain

Rising from the vibrant heart of downtown Aspen, skiing and riding here goes above and beyond.

Sunrise on Snowmass Ski resort, orange light on snowy peaks

Snowmass

Unmatched vertical descent, a cozy resort town, easy-going connection—there's unlimited potential here.

Buttermilk ski resort from above, on a snowy day

Buttermilk

Miles of groomers, beginner-friendly trails, or terrain parks for the pros — either way, it’s all-day recess.