As the birthplace of Aspen skiing, Aspen Mountain has many historic traditions for closing day. For example, locals gather atop Ridge of Bell at 1 p.m. for the infamous "Bump Off," a kamikaze race down the mogul field under the gondola. Spectators gather on Gent's Ridge to watch as skiers either make it or explode, with both results giving the crowds what they want!

Silversun Pickups’ sixth album Physical Thrills came together as a serendipitous accident during a dark time. The LA band began 2020 by touring in support of their record released the previous year, Widow’s Weeds. But the pandemic halted those plans, with the members including guitarist and singer Brian Aubert, bassist Nikki Monninger, drummer Christopher Guanlao, and keyboardist Joe Lester, finding themselves stuck at home. In that resting period, Aubert wasn’t focused on Silversun Pickups; instead, he channeled his energy into taking care of his son, Nico, while his wife Tracy worked.

Emotional connections to art & artists are at the very core of who we are as humanity. Seldom is this phenomenon felt more powerfully than inside the wonderful world of Opiuo. A genre-bending plethora of auditory and visual masterclasses upon which Oscar Davey-Wraight has built his highly respected, forward-thinking career.

Snowmass hosts a full weekend of celebrations. For the fifth year, Elk Camp restaurant at Snowmass will host an end-of-season party on Saturday, April 13, 2024 featuring free leis, a dance party, hot tubs and margarita blender bikes. Wear your swim attire and skim along the pond outside of Elk Camp Restaurant or lounge in the hot tub on the patio. Skiers and snowboarders are highly encouraged to participate in the pond skim. After the party on the mountain is over join fellow skiers/riders from Elk Camp to Base Village where the party continues!

Elderbrook (AKA Alex Kotz) is the type of multi-faceted, forward-thinking talent who is comfortable exploring a range of genres. Now a renowned act on the international circuit, with two LPs, and a stunning live show, as well as numerous solo cuts and collaborations. He exploded onto the scene with 2017 global smash ‘Cola.’ The hit track, a collaboration with Camelphat, sold over 7 million copies worldwide, earning him Grammy and Ivor Novello nods, plus a coveted No.1 on the US Dance Airplay Chart.

Sierra Hull is widely regarded to be a as a master of her instrument; A two-time Grammy Nominated artist and songwriter, recognized for both her most recent projects, 25 Trips (2020) and Weighted Mind (2016), she is also the 4x recipient of IBMA’s Mandolin Player of the Year, the first woman to ever receive this distinction.

Aspen Rocks is a local ‘American Idol’ style music competition. The competition will feature six student musician finalists who will compete live at the Wheeler Opera House for a chance to win recording time with a professional engineer at the legendary Mad Dog Ranch+Studios. The evening will be MC’d by Aspen local Othello Clark. The performances will be judged by local musicians Josefina Mendez, Mike Ramos, and Gonzales.

Make your way down the slopes on Saturday, April 13, for The Little Nell’s End of Season Party at Ajax Tavern from 1-5 pm. The theme is “Retro Ski” and we invite you to dress in your best vintage ski attire for a chance to win prizes, enjoy food and drink specials, and dance to a live DJ. All are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.

Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn. But what truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to the art of improvisation – a skill so finely honed that they have completely abandoned the use of set lists and no two shows are ever the same.

Join the Aspen Youth Center for the first annual Wildest Dreams event on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Hotel Jerome in Aspen. This event is one of a kind and celebrates being a kid. Guests won’t know what to expect around each corner as AYC takes you on an adventure throwing out the traditional gala notions and having lots of fun doing it.

Mark Farina is a name that rings out across the entire global dance music industry. His non-stop touring, constant content creation, partnerships with legendary venues and record labels as well as his total commitment to showcasing the best new and old school producers in his sets have made him a living legend to lovers of house and Mushroom Jazz everywhere.

Don’t miss the excitement when the 18th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) plays the Wheeler Opera House April 11th 7:30PM! The film tour is back on the road with a top-notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead!

Mark your calendar for April 7, 2024. The Aspen Highlands closing party is notorious for its riotous dance party at the base after the lifts officially close. But if you want to really do it right, arrive in costume and spend the whole day on the mountain.

Enjoy an intimate dinner with Woody Creek Distillers, PARC Aspen and the beloved William H Macy on Friday, April 5th! The evening will feature an exclusive fleet of old & rare single barrel bourbons and ryes that will be perfectly complemented by an exquisite chef’s tasting menu.

"The Biscuit," as its fondly called, is the first to stop spinning its lifts and celebrates the end of the season on March 31, 2024 with Bacon Appreciation Day. Buttermilk is overrun with salty-sweet treats, including bacon waffles at The Cliffhouse, bacon doughnuts from ColoraDough, bacon sample all over the mountain, and a bacon-and-beer happy hour at Buttermilk Mountain Lodge, formerly "Bumps".

An extraordinary Colorado ski route! The Grand Traverse is a point-to-point ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. Racers travel 40 miles across the Elk Mountain range, climbing over 6,800 vertical feet.

Black Coffee is a South African DJ, music producer and modern day renaissance man who has become one of the most prominent figures in global electronic music. Born Nkosinathi Maphumulo in Umlazi in Kwa-Zulu Natal, he began his career in music in the mid-1990s as a DJ and producer in South Africa. It wasn’t until 2003, however, that he released his debut album, a self-titled project that showcased his deep, soulful take on house music to the world.

Cliffhouse restaurant, located at the top of Buttermilk Mountain, will play host to a Friday Morning Uphill Breakfast Club in which uphill skiers will be able to enjoy breakfast in the restaurant after hiking up the mountain.

Counting nearly 3 billion music streams to his name, Steve Aoki is a true visionary. Billboard described the 2x-GRAMMY-nominated music producer, artist, fashion designer, entrepreneur, NFT futurist and Dim Mak Records founder as “one of the most in-demand entertainers in the world.”

Mo Lowda & the Humble are a self-produced indie rock band hailing from Philadelphia. The band just finished up their fourth LP, to be self-titled and released March 3, 2023 with five singles leading up. Since releasing their debut album in 2013, they’ve vastly expanded the sonic exploration of their recorded material whilst developing a dialed-in, yet energetic live show through persistent touring.

Expand your wine knowledge with weekly wine flight nights at PARC Aspen. Explore our extensive award winning wine list week after week with Sommelier duo Greg Van Wagner and Jeff Otterson!

Human computers, civil rights, space travel – March is Women’s History Month, and what better way to celebrate women in the history of science than to watch Theodore Melfi’s Academy Award®-nominated film, HIDDEN FIGURES. The short film we will feature for our third installment of the series is GIRLS WHO CODE, created by Aspen Film’s summer filmmaking camp participants. We are joined by special guest Nausheen Shah, a visiting particle physicist lecturer at the Aspen Center for Physics, who will be talking about cutting-edge research in physics.

This March, we are greeting a full weekend of Bud Light Spring Jam by celebrating with KickAspen Night Skiing at Aspen Mountain on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23.

Experience an extraordinary evening of exquisite wine and culinary artistry at our exclusive wine dinner featuring seven exceptional wines from Gaja Estates. 10 seats available at $250++

Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, writer, director, and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide—from the Sydney Opera House to the West End of London to Broadway.

The always anticipated FREE Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series returns to the base of Aspen Mountain on March 23, 2024.

Balancing retro nostalgia with contemporary electronic production, Vandelux has a knack for crafting songs that work their way into the collective conscience. In the wake of his 2021 Billboard-charting EP ‘Dream State’ Evan’s debut album ‘When The Light Breaks’, released in September of 2023, bolstered his position as a rising talent in the live electronic scene.

This March, we are greeting a full weekend of Bud Light Spring Jam by celebrating with KickAspen Night Skiing at Aspen Mountain on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23.