Experience the Winter Holidays in Aspen, Colorado December 1, 2022The Sky Residences at W Aspen
Celebrate the festivities of the winter holiday season amongst the magic of Aspen’s ski town with no shortage of community events and activities for all ages to enjoy. So, here’s what to do in Aspen:
The annual Wintersköl Celebration
The annual Wintersköl celebration highlights what makes winter in Aspen so special. The celebration features four days of festivities across town. Guests should stay on the lookout for snow and ice sculptures, firework shows, a canine fashion show, fat-bike races on the snow, après ski parties, and more!
Aspen Events
Starting December 20 with a free kick-off skating party, there are dozens of public, adult- and family-friendly events around town. From cookie decorating, art projects, and story hours for the kids, free hot chocolate at the Cooper Street Mall, live jazz, après ski drink specials, and Victorian caroling, there’s something for everyone. Check out the Aspen Chamber of Commerce for a full listing of events.
Explore Outdoors
During winter, The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) offers half-day snowshoe tours of the lovely Castle Creek Valley with a naturalist guide. Learn about animal tracking, avalanches, local geology, bird life, winter habits, and sub-alpine ecology. The tours also take snowshoers to lunch at Pine Creek Cookhouse, located in a cabin in the ghost town of Ashcroft. For the self-guided trip, you can rent snowshoes and cross-country ski gear at Ashcroft for solo trekking.
