Buttermilk and Highland Opening Day
December 14 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Buttermilk and Highland Mountain officially open their slopes, offering fresh terrain and spectacular winter views. Known for their unique charm, these mountains provide experiences ranging from beginner-friendly runs to expert-level challenges. Whether you're carving turns or enjoying the scenic beauty, the season at Aspen's iconic mountains will be in full swing starting December 14th.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is the perfect playground for kids and kids at heart to learn the basics, master the terrain park, skin uphill, or watch the world’s best athletes during X Games. Come see the transformed base area with an intuitive skier services building acting as a one-stop shop for lessons, rentals, tickets, and lounging, this mountain is perfect for beginners and families—all while offering the adventurous thrills Aspen Snowmass is known for.
Highlands
Wild but always welcoming, Aspen Highlands is a place to push hard and play hard, whether you’re carving new lines on expert terrain, hiking the Bowl, or reaching new heights of revelry at Cloud Nine.