2026 Snowmass Winter Events

Your guide to all the special events happening in Aspen Snowmass this winter

The holidays may be behind us, but the 2026 ski season is in full swing here in Snowmass, and there’s no shortage of exciting events to look forward to! The 2026 winter season is packed with special events across Snowmass and Aspen, from on-mountain activities and competitions for spectators and participants alike, to festivities galore. Read on to learn more about the different events taking place in Snowmass and beyond this winter season, and how you can join in on the fun.

January

Jan. 7th – 10th – Toyota U.S. Grand Prix | Snowmass Mountain & Buttermilk Mountain: Watch world-class ski and snowboard athletes in action as they compete in this FIS World Cup stop, featuring halfpipe and slopestyle competitions. The slopestyle events will take place in Snowmass, and the halfpipe events will be run at Buttermilk. The events are FREE for spectators! View the full event schedule here.

Jan. 9th, Feb. 13th, March 13th & April 3rd – She Ascends: Uphill Meetup for Women | Snowmass Base Village: This monthly Friday-night uphill meetup was created to help women connect on skis and build community. Ski, snowboard, or yak-track climb for this all-levels get-together that starts at 5:30pm from the base of Fanny Hill, just steps away from Woodrun V. Following the ascent, participants will head back down for a gathering at The Collective Snowmass and Slope & Hatch restaurant. Full event details can be found here. To learn more about uphilling at Snowmass, visit this page. Note: Participants must have a valid 2025/26 Aspen Snowmass uphill pass.

Jan. 11th – 18th – Aspen Gay Ski Week | Snowmass Base Village: Now in its 49th year, Aspen Gay Ski Week is the oldest annual, week-long LGBTQ+ ski event in the nation, and also one of the largest LGBTQ+ non-profit fundraisers in Aspen, raising funds for the AspenOUT organization. AGSW offers a full action-packed week of events across Aspen and Snowmass, with multiple events held at The Collective Snowmass, including the beloved Gay Ski Week Drag Queen Bingo Brunch on Jan. 11th. For the full event schedule, visit the Aspen Gay Ski Week official website here.

Jan. 23rd – 25th – X-Games Aspen | Buttermilk Mountain: Take in all the action of the famed X-Games event firsthand! The renowned park and pipe competition hosted annually by Aspen Snowmass is back again at Buttermilk Mountain, where the world’s best action-sports ski and snowboard athletes will compete for X-Games glory. Featured events include the SuperPipe, Slopestyle, Big Air, and Knuckle Huck. The full schedule can be found here.

Photo: Tamara Susa

February

Feb. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th & March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th – Jazz Supper Club | The Collective Snowmass: Taking place weekly at 6:30 pm on Fridays in February and March at The Collective Snowmass, Jazz Supper Club offers an evening of live music and a warm community vibe – the perfect way to kick off the weekend! New jazz acts are featured each week. Visit TheCollectiveSnowmass for details.

Feb. 17th – Mardi Gras at Snowmass | Snowmass Base Village & Snowmass Mall: Enjoy the fun and excitement of Mardi Gras festivities all day long in Snowmass, with a variety of celebratory activities, from a bead toss to the Aspen Snowmass Hi Fi Concert. Costumes are encouraged for this community event!

Feb. 17th – Mother of All Ascensions Uphill Race | Snowmass Base Village: Kicking off Snowmass’ Mardi Gras celebration, the Mother of All Ascensions is a beloved annual tradition. Grab your alpine touring gear, snowshoes, stabilizers or split boards and head to Snowmass Base Village on Fat Tuesday for a 7am uphill race to High Alpine Marketplace. The event will be followed by a post-race party at The Collective Snowmass. Visit the event website for complete details, and to register!

Feb. 21st – Audi ‘Power of Four’ Ski Mountaineering Race | Snowmass Base Village: This annual four-mountain ski mountaineering race is the ultimate winter endurance challenge, putting teams of athletes to the test as they power their way across all four mountains in the Aspen Snowmass Collection, beginning at Snowmass and ending at Aspen Mountain. The course covers 24 miles and more than 10,000 vertical feet! Full event details available here.

Feb. 27th – 28th – The Snow League | Buttermilk Mountain: Back for its second year, Aspen Snowmass will host “The Snow League,” a professional snowboarding league created by Olympic champion Shaun White. For two days, top snowboarding athletes from around the world will convene at Buttermilk Mountain to showcase their talents on the snow. For tickets and more information, visit The Snow League website.

Snowmass celebrates Mardi Gras with a bead throw and concert in Base Village. Photo: Jeremy Swanson

March

March 23rd – 27th – Revolution Tour | Buttermilk Mountain: The Revolution Tour is a four-day freeski and snowboard competition taking place on the same halfpipe and slopestyle courses used for the Aspen X Games events, giving young, up-and-coming athletes the opportunity to compete like the pros! Focused on athletes ages 13 to 19, the tour awards top finishers with invites to compete in major events like the U.S. Grand Prix, Junior Worlds, and more. Events are intended for prequalified athletes, but additional opportunities may be open for athletes to earn a chance to compete. For event details, athlete lineups, and spectator info, visit the event website here.

March 28th – Limitless Mountain Challenge | Snowmass Mountain: The Limitless Mountain Challenge is an inclusive all-day downhill competition event at Snowmass. Skiers aim to ski the most downhill vert they can, and participate in a variety of adaptive challenges, to help raise funds for Challenge Aspen’s adaptive recreation programs, supporting individuals with disabilities. Challenge Aspen provides year-round adaptive recreation opportunities for people of all ages and disabilities, including outdoor activities, camps, and Veterans programs. To learn more about Challenge Aspen and view complete event details, visit ChallengeAspen.org.

March 29th – ‘Slash the Mass’ Banked Slalom | Snowmass Mountain: This friendly, snowboard-only banked slalom competition hosted by Aspen Snowmass is back for its 12th consecutive year! Competitors can race against the pros, or within their respective age divisions. For more information, visit the official event page here.

Challenge Aspen hosts first time skiers from the Tennessee School for the Blind at Elk Camp Meadows on Snowmass. Photo: Jeremy Swanson

April

April 11th – Snowmass Closing Party | Elk Camp at Snowmass Mountain: Saying goodbye is never easy, but Snowmass always sends its skiers and riders off in style, with its renowned annual ‘Surf & Snow’ beach-themed closing party at Elk Camp. The event features live DJs, a pond skim, and beach vibes on the Elk Camp patio. Head to the Aspen Snowmass event page for all the details on the closing weekend festivities.

April 12th – Snowmass Closing Day | Snowmass Mountain: Following the Surf & Snow Beach Party at Elk Camp, enjoy the final turns of the 2026 winter season all day long for Snowmass Closing Day. This will be the last day of operation at Snowmass Mountain for the season, so get out there and make the most of it! Then stay tuned for the full lineup of spring and summer events that will be hitting the mountain later this year!