# Aspen in winter

> What Aspen is like in winter (Late Nov – mid-April): events, conditions and what it's like to stay at Durant 6D that time of year.

**Short answer:** Ski season. Aspen Mountain is a 5-minute walk (or ski home on the access trail), and the wood-burning fireplace is lit by the time you're home.

| Event | Typical timing |
|---|---|
| [Aspen Mountain Opening Day](/events/aspen-mountain-opening-day) | Typically around Thanksgiving week (snow permitting) |
| [Christmas & New Year's in Aspen](/events/christmas-new-years-aspen) | December 20 – January 2 |
| [Wintersköl](/events/winterskol) | Usually mid-January |
| [Aspen Gay Ski Week](/events/aspen-gay-ski-week) | Usually mid- to late January |
| [X Games Aspen](/events/x-games-aspen) | Historically late January at Buttermilk (confirm current schedule) |
| [Presidents' Day Weekend Skiing](/events/presidents-day-weekend-aspen) | Third weekend of February |
| [Audi FIS Ski World Cup (Aspen)](/events/fis-world-cup-aspen) | Aspen hosts World Cup races in some seasons, typically late winter. Check the FIS calendar |

## At a glance

- Opening day around Thanksgiving (snow permitting)
- Holiday weeks book out first
- Peak snowpack in February and March

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

- 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 11, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026: 7 nights, $2,639 all-in ($377/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/seasons/winter