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While we're all excited for winter's arrival, the folks at Aspen Snowmass have a little extra reason to celebrate. This season will mark the resort's 80th year of operations, and in typical Aspen style, they're rolling out the red carpet with a few stellar deals on tickets, lodging and gear from December 12-14, 2026.
That weekend, you can snag lift tickets for $80 on December 12 and 13. That's over 60% off. Then on Monday, December 14, tickets will be just $3.75, harkening back to the original rate on the exact day the legendary ski area was founded eight decades ago. Tickets grant you access to all four mountains—Aspen, Snowmass, Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands—meaning you'll secure unparalleled early-season access for potentially the best price in the country.
"Eighty years ago, Aspen Mountain opened with a single lift and endless hopes and dreams for what was to come,” remarked Geoff Buchheister, CEO of Aspen Skiing Company in the company's press release today. "Every day, we carve the future while honoring the past—and this season, we’re so proud to celebrate 80 incredible years.” Â
Additionally, select hotels in the Roaring Fork Valley are offering big discounts. Limelight Hotel locations in both Aspen and Snowmass are offering 46% off with code 80YEARS. The offer is valid at the Snowmass location from December 11-14 with a two-night minimum stay, and December 13-14 in Aspen with no minimum.
Perhaps the best deal of all, the famous Little Nell Hotel is offering 30% off December 11-14, with no minimum stay required, using the same code. First opened in 1989, the storied spot is the only ski-in/ski-out, five-star hotel in Aspen, so this discount weekend will be your most wallet-friendly chance to ski here. And if you're coming in from afar, you can get a "premium" rental package from Four Mountain Sports for, you guessed it, just $80.
It's no secret that a trip to Aspen can cost an arm and a leg, meaning this is your best chance to save a few bucks and score early-season turns in the heart of the Rockies. Tickets are limited to preserve resort capacity, so move fast to save your spot on the hill!
