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Aspen Snowmass Opening Parties

Winter is back. Kick off the 2026-2027 season with après parties across all four mountains starting November 28. 

Aspen Snowmass Opening Parties

Opening day at Aspen Snowmass isn’t a one-day affair. As each of our four mountains opens for the season, we throw an après party to match, with live bands and DJs, Aspen Vodka cocktails, and food and drink specials on the deck.

Sundeck, Aspen Mountain | November 28 | 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Presented by Aspen Vodka

Raise a glass to the 2026-2027 season at the first après party of the winter with handcrafted Aspen Vodka cocktails. Enjoy food and drink specials to the tune of a local band.

Band: TBD

Elk Camp, Snowmass | November 28 | 12:30pm-3:30pm

Cheers to the 2026-2027 season at Elk Camp's first party of the winter with food and drink specials to the tune of a local DJ.

DJ: TBD

Ullrhof, Snowmass | December 5 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Grand Reopening, ’70s theme

Ullrhof is back! Rebuilt and twice the size. Coffee, burgers, cocktails, all under one roof. Not to mention a wraparound deck built for après. Ski in, dance out.

DJ: TBD

Merry-Go-Round, Aspen Highlands | December 12 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | 80th Birthday Kickoff | Presented by Aspen Vodka

Kick off the first day back skiing and riding Aspen Highlands by celebrating eight decades of Aspen Snowmass with a DJ and après specials.

DJ: TBD

Buttermilk Mountain Lodge | December 13 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | 80th Birthday Kickoff

Celebrate 80 years and Buttermilk opening with a full band and après specials on the sun-soaked Backyard patio.

Band: TBD

Eleven212, Aspen Mountain | January 15 | 12:30pm-3:30pm

Eleven212 is back for the 2026-2027 season. Free to enter, hard to leave — a premier mountaintop après destination. Reserve a cabin or Adirondack chair for an elevated experience. Cheers to our 80th season with your besties.

DJ: TBD

FAQ

When is opening day?

Aspen Snowmass opens in stages. Aspen Mountain and Snowmass open November 26, and Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk follow on December 12. Every opening comes with an après party.

What's happening for opening weekend at Aspen Snowmass?

Opening weekend brings après parties at Sundeck and Elk Camp on November 28, the Ullrhof grand reopening on December 5, and 80th birthday kickoffs at Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk on December 12 and 13. Expect live DJs and bands, Aspen Vodka cocktails, and food and drink specials.

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