# Aspen Mountain Opening Day: staying at Durant 6D

> Aspen Mountain Opening Day in Aspen: typical timing (Typically around Thanksgiving week (snow permitting)), venue, walking time from Durant 6D, insider tips and live penthouse availability.

**Short answer:** **When:** Typically around Thanksgiving week (snow permitting) (confirm exact dates with the organizer). **Where:** Aspen Mountain. **From Durant 6D:** 5 min to the gondola. First chair of the season. Being 5 minutes from the gondola means you can go up early and come back for lunch.

**Typical timing:** Typically around Thanksgiving week (snow permitting) (confirm exact dates with the organizer).
**Venue:** Aspen Mountain. **From Durant 6D:** 5 min to the gondola.

| At a glance | Aspen Mountain Opening Day |
|---|---|
| Typical timing | Typically around Thanksgiving week (snow permitting) (confirm with organizer) |
| Venue | Aspen Mountain |
| From Durant 6D | 5 min to the gondola |
| Season | Winter |

## Why stay at Durant 6D

First chair of the season. Being 5 minutes from the gondola means you can go up early and come back for lunch.

## Insider tips

- Early-season terrain is limited. The ski-home trail opens only once there is enough snow.
- Check the Aspen Snowmass opening schedule.

## Questions

**When does Aspen Mountain open?**
Usually around Thanksgiving. It depends on snow, so confirm with Aspen Snowmass.

## Live availability (as of October 28, 2026)

- This event's usual window: currently booked or not yet bookable.
- Next open weekend, Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026: 3 nights, $1,270 all-in ($423/night).
- January ski week, Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 6, 2027: 5 nights, $6,837 all-in ($1,367/night).
- Peak February skiing, Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027: 5 nights, $7,623 all-in ($1,525/night).
- 7-night alpine escape, Nov 12, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026: 7 nights, $2,694 all-in ($385/night).

All-in direct rates include cleaning, property protection and taxes, with no platform fee. Exact quote for any dates: /#book.

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The Galena Penthouse at Durant 6D, 748 South Galena Street, Unit 6D, Aspen, CO 81611. Sleeps 2; 772 sq ft. Live availability and all-in direct rates: https://www.dunnestates.com/#book. Canonical: https://www.dunnestates.com/events/aspen-mountain-opening-day