By Jen Murphy
Aspen Snowmass is special because of its four distinct mountains, each with its own character and vibe – all with tons of unique experiences. Snowmass is the biggest of the four, and it really has something for everyone. You can explore it for days. During my first winter here, my son and I made it our mission to ski everything across all four mountains. At Snowmass specifically, we hit groomers, tree runs, and the Cirque Headwall—the resort’s highest run. That experience really drove home how much variety Snowmass offers, both in terrain and energy.
When the Snowmass Base Village opened in 2018, it completely transformed the guest experience. Now, we’re focused on taking that same level of transformation up the mountain. We want to accentuate the on-mountain experience. This summer, we broke ground on nearly $80 million in new improvements for the next evolution of Snowmass.
We’ve always taken pride in our world-class operations—and our short lift lines. The Poma lift that accesses the Cirque can get backed up, especially on a powder day, so we’re replacing it with a new T-bar that will double capacity. And for the first time in nearly 20 years, we’re replacing not one, but two lifts. The Elk Camp quad will become a new high-speed, six-pack lift. This will ease congestion in winter, and more than double the capacity of the bikes we can load in the summer.
Snowmass’s beloved Elk Camp restaurant—one of the mountain’s busiest eateries—is getting an additional 120 outdoor seats and a new covered umbrella area that will provide semi-enclosed heated seating on cold days and retract for sunny bluebird days.
We’re also rebuilding Ullrhof, one of our most beloved on-mountain restaurants. The new construction will be our first all-electric on-mountain dining experience, set to open Winter 2026–27. The all-new Ullrhof will feature a stunning new design, 600+ seats, and an amazing new menu. It’s all part of how we continue to evolve Snowmass—keeping it fun, sustainable, and unforgettable in every season.