Aspen Snowmass 75th Celebration
Aspen Snowmass 75th Celebration
We’re 75 years young on January 11, 2022. Join us for a day of events celebrating seven and half decades ofcarving lines and creating possibilities.
On January 11, 1947, Aspen Mountain officially opened with the debut of Lift-1—the world’s longest chairlift at the time.This January 11,we’ll kick off our birthday with aparade on skis from Aspen Mountain’s Sundeck into town and gathering at Willoughby Park—the base of the original Chair 1. There, local leaders will address the crowd to honor the Aspencommunity,delight in its storied history, and toast with champagne to 75 years of ski tow town passion.
- 11:30am Ski Parade | Meet at the Melted Gondola outside the Sundeck on Aspen Mountain to ski down Aspen Mountain to the ceremony
- 12:00pm Lift 1 Ceremony | Willoughby Park, the base of the original Chair 1
Aspen Snowmass 75th Anniversary
Aspen Snowmass 75th Anniversary
During the 1946-1947 winter season, Aspen Mountain opened with the debut of Lift-1—the world’s longest chairlift at the time. Though many had been skiing down Aspen’s snow-covered slopes for years, Aspen Mountain’s official commencement was January 11, 1947, when the Governor popped and sprayed champagne at the base of the lift, and the first fast laps began, descending into the heart of downtown just as they do today.