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Winter Activities at Aspen Snowmass

Discover things to do in Aspen, Colorado, with winter activities beyond skiing and snowboarding for the 2026–2027 season. From tubing and an alpine coaster to snowshoe tours, snowcat dinners, and après-ski experiences for all ages.

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On Mountain Winter Activities

There's more to winter at Aspen Snowmass than skiing and snowboarding. Discover tubing, alpine coaster rides, snowshoe tours, and more.

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Breathtaker Alpine Coaster

Feel the rush of speeding down Snowmass mountain at speeds of up to 28mph on the Breathtaker, starting at $70.

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Tubing

One of winter’s best pastimes can be enjoyed by the whole family at Elk Camp on Snowmass. Enjoy Unlimited Tubing for $59 or Coaster and Tubing Combo for $82.

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Ullr Nights

Celebrate a winter's night with food, music, tubing, and more at this series of family- friendly evening parties at Elk Camp. Tickets start at $14 for event access, or $80 with alpine coaster and tubing access.

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Snowcat Dinner Rides

Take a snowcat up the mountain to experience a romantic dinner at either The Cabin or Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro. Cost varies.

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Winter Events

Between Wintersköl events, check out our on-mountain winter activities that are fun for the whole family.

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Nastar

Put your skiing skills to the test on a giant slalom course established by NASTAR. Free to all, all season long.

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Naturalist Snowshoe Tours

Weave in and out of serene forest as you take in Aspen's and Snowmass’ majestic vistas with a knowledgeable naturalist on a guided snowshoe tour.

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Off the Slopes

Wondering what to do in Aspen and Snowmass once you're off the mountain? The excitement extends beyond the four mountains with abundant outdoor recreation and an in-town shopping and dining scene to match any mountain town in North America.

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Snowshoeing

There are several wonderful trails in the area for snowshoeing, as well as tours with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies.

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Cross-Country Skiing

Miles of trails and the unparalleled scenery of the Elk Mountains make Aspen and Snowmass Village prime places for cross-country skiing.

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Après Ski Guide

Known for its world-class après ski scene, Aspen is full of great places to relax and recap that day with friends.

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Restaurant Guide

One of the country's most progressive dining scenes is actually right here in Aspen, a destination for many of North America's best chefs.

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Shopping Guide

Shop for the latest apparel and fashion, but also jewelry, art, souvenirs and more across downtown Aspen.

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Winter Activities FAQs

What winter activities are there at Aspen Snowmass besides skiing?

Beyond skiing and snowboarding, Aspen Snowmass offers tubing and alpine coaster rides at Elk Camp, snowcat dinners at The Cabin or Cloud Nine, snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, Ullr Nights, ice skating, and a full slate of in-town shopping, dining, and après parties.

Is Aspen Snowmass good for a family winter vacation?

Yes. Between tubing, the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, Ullr Nights, and beginner-friendly terrain at Buttermilk, there's something for every age on and off the mountain.

What is there to do in Aspen at night in the winter?

Evenings bring Ullr Nights family parties with food, music, and tubing at Elk Camp, snowcat dinners at The Cabin or Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro, ice skating in Snowmass Base Village, and Aspen's well-known après party scene in town.

How many days do you need in Aspen to see and do everything in the winter?

There's no single right answer—it depends on how much you want to mix mountain time with off-slope activities. A long weekend covers a couple of highlights, like tubing or a snowcat dinner, while a full week leaves room to explore all four mountains and Aspen's shopping, dining, and events scene too.