Aspen Information : Winter Events
Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, Winter X-Games
Aspen’s Winter season offers something for everybody, including: local skiing and snowboarding, snowmobiling, sledding, ice skating, Aspen World Snow Polo Championship, and a Winter Music Concert Series.
November 24, 2016
Opening Day: Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Mountain
Information at: www.aspensnowmass.com/our-mountains/aspen-mountain
December 20-31, 2016
12 Days of Aspen : To celebrate the holiday season, the Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ARA) is hosting the 12 Days of Aspen. Downtown Aspen comes alive with a variety of FREE holiday activities, special treats, and of course a visit from Santa!
Information at: www.AspenChamber.org/events/acra-annual-events/12-days-aspen
December 21-31, 2016
Aspen Film Academy Screenings : This film series highlights 20 acclaimed films actively campaigning for Academy Award® consideration. Free to voting members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, British Film and Television Arts, and associated guilds, this popular fixture on Aspen’s holiday calendar is also open to the general public.
Information at: www.AspenFilm.org
January 12-15, 2017
Wintersköl and Soupsköl : Wintersköl is literally a celebration of winter, cold, and snow – which is a great deal of what makes Aspen, well, Aspen! Wintersköl is a free event.
Information at: www.AspenChamber.org/Winterskol
January 15-22, 2017
Gay Ski Week : The premier winter gay and lesbian vacation and travel event in Colorado.
Information at: www.GaySkiWeek.com)
January 26-29, 2017
Winter X Games 2017 : The Winter X Games is a major winter sports competition organized by ESPN every year. Athletes complete in various winter extreme sports for the opportunity to win gold, silver or bronze.
Information at: xgames.espn.com/xgames/aspen
• Aspen Art Museum (www.AspenArtMuseum.org)
A contemporary art museum whose exhibitions include drawings, paintings, sculptures, multimedia installations and electronic media. Free admission.
• Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (www.AspenNature.org)
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) provides nature education for children and adults, offering classes, day camps, and special events
• The Aspen Institute (www.AspenInstitute.org)
Offering seminars, lectures, and conferences by scholars and leaders from around the world
• Belly Up, Aspen (www.BellyUpAspen.com)
Aspen’s live music venue
• Jazz Aspen Snowmass (www.JazzAspenSnowmass.org)
Year-round music performances and events, including jazz, American, and world music
• Wheeler Opera House (www.WheelerOperaHouse.com)
Featuring live music, theater, and stand-up comedy
New Years Eve in Aspen, Colorado
Photo: Mike Lyons (www.MikeLyonsPhotography.com)