Aspen Snowmass Details 80th Anniversary Plans and 2026/27 Winter Season Updates

Aspen Snowmass has announced its upcoming plans for the 2026/27 winter season, marking its 80th anniversary with mountain upgrades, dining additions, and commemorative events.

On-Mountain Enhancements and Sustainability

• Ullrhof Restaurant: The rebuilt facility at Snowmass features four dining concepts across two floors and introduces the resort's first fully on-mountain electric setup.
• Nell Bell Chairlift: Aspen Mountain is scheduled to debut a high-speed detachable quad chairlift early in the season, replacing the Bell Mountain and Little Nell lifts.
• Backup Energy: A new battery system at Elk Camp provides backup power for the chairlift, replacing diesel generators and feeding power back into the grid during off-hours.

Events and Celebrations

• 80th Anniversary: Celebrations begin on December 12–13, 2026, featuring $80 lift tickets across all four mountains.
• Competitions: The Snow League returns to Buttermilk from January 7–9, 2027, followed by X Games Aspen from January 29–31, 2027, and the U.S. Toyota Grand Prix on February 27–28, 2027.

Verification and Practical Information

Travelers and visitors can review official operating dates—such as Aspen Mountain opening on November 26, 2026—and verify announcements directly through the official Aspen Snowmass website or social media channels.