# Aspen Mountain

> Aspen Mountain, the ski area rising out of downtown: open November 26, 2026 to April 18, 2027; 673 acres, 3,267 ft vertical, summit 11,212 ft.

Canonical page: https://aspenprive.com/aspen-mountain/  
Updated: 2026-09-29 · Publisher: Aspen Privé (local Aspen stay planning and concierge)

Aspen Mountain opens **November 26, 2026** and closes **April 18, 2027**. It is **673 acres** with **3,267 feet of vertical** to an **11,212-foot summit**, reached from downtown by the **Silver Queen Gondola**. It suits **intermediate and expert** skiers; there is **no beginner terrain**.

Dates, lifts, dining and experiences are from Aspen Snowmass, checked September 2026; acreage and vertical from the ski area's published figures.

## The mountain in numbers

- **Season**: November 26, 2026 to April 18, 2027.
- **Size**: 673 acres, 3,267 ft of vertical, summit 11,212 ft.
- **Terrain**: Long groomers and steep, gladed runs; no green runs.
- **Access**: The Silver Queen Gondola from the edge of downtown, about 15 minutes to the top.
- **New this season**: The Nell Bell, a high-speed chair to Bell Mountain.

## The instructor, the table and the car (what Aspen Privé arranges)

We book the instructor, ask for lunch at the Sundeck or Ajax Tavern, and have skis tuned and delivered. [Plan the days](https://aspenprive.com/contact.html?service=aspen-mountain-day).

## Is Aspen Mountain right for you?

- **Strong intermediates and experts**: Top-to-bottom groomers in the morning, Bell Mountain's trees and bumps when the legs are warm.
- **Beginners and small children**: Start at Buttermilk or Snowmass; ski school here begins at age 5. See [learning to ski in Aspen](https://aspenprive.com/learn-to-ski-aspen/).
- **Non-skiers**: Ride the gondola to the Sundeck for lunch with the skiers. See [the Silver Queen Gondola](https://aspenprive.com/silver-queen-gondola-aspen/).

## Bonnie's, the Sundeck and Ajax Tavern

More in [après-ski in Aspen](https://aspenprive.com/apres-ski-aspen/).

- **Bonnie's**: Mid-mountain breakfast and lunch, known for its pancakes and its history.
- **The Sundeck**: Lunch and après at 11,212 feet, with the fireplace and the view; Eleven212 next door is the newest summit après spot.
- **Ajax Tavern**: At the base by the gondola: the patio at the end of the day. Book ahead in peak weeks.

## Powder Tours and First Tracks

- **Aspen Powder Tours**: Snowcats and guides on the back of the mountain, untracked lines and lunch in the trees. See [Aspen Powder Tours](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-powder-tours/).
- **First Tracks**: Early-morning runs on fresh corduroy before the lifts open to everyone.
- **Uphill**: Skinning up is allowed at set hours; see [uphill skiing](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-uphill-skiing/).

## A day on Aspen Mountain

- **Morning**: Walk or drive to the gondola; the earliest cabins are the quietest. Parking is easiest at the Rio Grande garage; see [parking in Aspen](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-parking/).
- **Midday**: Lunch at Bonnie's or the Sundeck; meet non-skiers at the top.
- **Afternoon**: Ski down to Ajax Tavern, or download on the gondola if legs are done.

## Questions

**When does Aspen Mountain open for 2026–27?**  
November 26, 2026, closing April 18, 2027.

**Is Aspen Mountain good for beginners?**  
No. It has no green runs; beginners start at Buttermilk or Snowmass.

**How big is Aspen Mountain?**  
673 acres with 3,267 feet of vertical and an 11,212-foot summit.

**What is new on Aspen Mountain this season?**  
The Nell Bell, a new high-speed chairlift to Bell Mountain.

## What Aspen Privé can arrange for this

An instructor who knows the mountain, skis fitted at the house, lunch at the top held, and a driver after Ajax Tavern.

- [Private ski instructor](https://aspenprive.com/private-ski-instructor-aspen/): A private lesson matched to the skier and the mountain.
- [Ski rental delivered](https://aspenprive.com/ski-rental-delivery-aspen/): Fitted at the residence, not in a shop queue.
- [A driver for the evening](https://aspenprive.com/contact.html?service=evening-driver) (From $210 per hour): A car and driver on call for dinner and the night out, so nobody hunts for a taxi at midnight.
- [In-home massage](https://aspenprive.com/in-home-massage-aspen/) (From $425 per 60 minutes): A therapist at the residence after travel or skiing.

## Sources (checked September 29, 2026)

- [Aspen Snowmass: Aspen Mountain](https://www.aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/aspen-mountain)
- [Aspen Mountain (ski area)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspen_Mountain_(ski_area))

## Related

- [Aspen's four mountains](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-four-mountains-which-one/): Which one to ski, and when.
- [Private ski instructor](https://aspenprive.com/private-ski-instructor-aspen/): From $697 for up to five.
- [Lift tickets and passes](https://aspenprive.com/aspen-lift-tickets-and-passes/): How to pay less.

To plan or request any of this: https://aspenprive.com/plan-your-trip/ · https://aspenprive.com/contact.html