Aspen Gay Ski Week 2027

The sexiest gay ski week in the most exclusive ski resort! Aspen 2027

Nestled in the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley of central Colorado, Aspen Snowmass offers four mountains of terrain and two incredible mountain towns. With a thriving arts-and-culture scene, dining to die for, irresistible shopping and nightlife, and easy air connections via Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, the resort continues to be a popular hot spot for LGBTQ travelers.

• Aspen offer world-class accommodation, at a price! Reserve as early as possible to secure the best deal, especially in the Downtown District. Stay at the host hotel, The Limelight Hotel Snowmass, rated “Superb” by guests with spacious suites, high-end amenities and superb staff.

Aspen Ski Week 2027

• Next Edition: Sunday 17th January, 2027 – Sunday 24th January, 2026 – 50th Anniversary Edition.
• When it comes to gay ski weeks, Aspen Gay Ski Week is at the top of the list. Aspen is one of the most luxurious ski resorts in America, attracting thousands of visitors year after year from across the globe.
• The Gay Ski Week event is firmly on the gay circuit calendar and is one of the first big gay parties of the year! And what a way to begin!
• Gay Ski Week in Aspen, brought to you by AspenOUT consists of a wide range of activities, including apres ski parties and cocktail receptions at a number of great bars and restaurants around town.
• Stay right in the centre of Aspen at the Aspen Square Condo Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests, offering you everything you need for the perfect ski trip, featuring high-end amenities, spacious suites and a perfect location.

Where to stay in Aspen

• There are over 150 different hotels and places to stay in Aspen, however they all book up well in advance, so book your stay early.
• Stay in Downtown Aspen. It’s easily walkable and close to all the best restaurants and attractions as well as the Snowmass ski lift. For a lift to and from Aspen Airport, or around town, both private and public shuttles are available from most hotels.
• For a “Ski to Door” hotel experience, stay at the stunning “Little Nell” hotel, a luxury property with exceptional service, sublime restaurants and home to the best apre-ski spots in the resort.

Getting to Aspen

• The nearest airport to Aspen is Aspen (ASE) Airport which is 3 miles drive from the resort.
• While it is possible to fly directly to Aspen from your destination of origin, most travelers chose to fly into Denver, which offers many more flight options at more affordable prices, and then either drive or take a bus or shuttle service. From Denver, it is about a 3-hour-and-45-minute drive to Aspen.

Aspen Gay Ski Week Signature Events

Date	Signature Event	Venue & Details
Tuesday 19th January	Golden Jubilee: Legacy & Honors	Paul JAS Center – celebrate 50 years of Aspen Gay Ski Week with bites, bingo and special presentations.
Wednesday 20th January	Caribou Club Benefit	Caribou Club – late-night dance party supporting AspenOUT’s LGBTQ+ mental-health services.
Friday 22nd January	Downhill Costume Contest	Aspen Mountain – watch costumed skiers race down the mountain before the judging ceremony hosted by Mariam T.
	Top of the Mountain Dance Party	Sundeck, Aspen Mountain – ride the gondola to the Golden Jubilee party, staged 11,000 feet above Aspen.
Saturday 23rd January	Aspen Gay Ski Week Pool Party	Aspen Recreation Center – the flagship finale with DJs, cocktails, indoor pools and waterslides.

Dining out & Drinking in Aspen

Don’t even attempt a walk-in to any restaurant during the peak season. Reserve well in advance.

• Make sure you visit our favorite gay-friendly nightspots, such as the J-Bar at the the wonderfully historic Hotel Jerome, the chic Kenichi sushi restaurant, and 39 Degrees at W Aspen.
• Enjoy delicious dining experiences at Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro at Snowmass and Prospect Restaurant, again at the Jerome. At Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro on Aspen Highlands, they usually start popping the corks around 1pm.
• Located at the base of Aspen Mountain at The Little Nell, Ajax Tavern is where slope-time eases into happy hour (and then late nights) everyday. Famous for their truffle fries and excellent wine list.
• As if The Little Nell hadn’t done enough to burnish Aspen’s après ski reputation with the Ajax Tavern, it also offers The Wine Bar (formerly Chair 9), a great spot for unwinding and enjoying a sterling selection of wines.

Daily Après-Ski at Limelight Aspen

• The official Aspen Gay Ski Week après-ski runs daily from 15:00 to 19:00 at Limelight Aspen.
• Admission to the main après gathering is free, making it the easiest place to meet other guests after skiing.
• Bring swimwear for the heated outdoor pool and hot tubs. Changing facilities and towels are available at the hotel.
• Limelight Aspen sits in central Aspen, a short walk from restaurants, bars and the Silver Queen Gondola.

Aspen Ski Pride Parade

• Friday 22nd January, 2027 – 12-3 PM at Foot of Aspen Mountain. A fun contest judged by a panel of personalities.

The Limelight Lounge Parties

• Daily, 8-11 AM & 3-6 PM,  – Early in the morning or as skiing winds down and the slopes get cold, slip into something more comfortable and head over to the Limelight to have drinks and snacks with friends.
• Bring your swimsuit, changing rooms and towels are available for all attendees. This is hands down the only place to be after the slopes close.
• Aspen Gay Ski Week Parties feature guest DJ’s, daily sponsor parties, free swag and specials with the lowest price drinks in town. See you by the fireplace or the hot-tub!

Aspen Gay Ski Week Pool Party

• Saturday 23rd January 2027 – 20:30 to 01:00.
• The flagship finale takes over Aspen Recreation Center with DJs, cocktails, indoor pools and waterslides.
• The pool party is one of the week’s fastest-selling ticketed events, so advance booking is strongly recommended.
• The recreation center is outside central Aspen. Check the organiser’s final transport information before attending.

Aspen Gay Ski Week Circuit Parties 2027

Date & Time	Party	Venue & Details
Monday 18th January 21:30–00:30	Late Night Dancing	Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge – a popular party attracting locals, returning guests and the AGSW crowd.
Wednesday 20th January	18:00–20:30 – Early Evening Dance	Aspen Art Museum – cocktails, light bites and music from DJ Autumn Leilani.
	21:30–01:30 – Wednesday Night Benefit	Caribou Club – late-night party supporting AspenOUT’s LGBTQ+ mental-health services.
Thursday 21st January 21:00–01:30	Thursday Night Dance	Belly Up Aspen – late-night DJ party at Aspen’s famous music venue.
Friday 22nd January 20:00–00:30	Top of the Mountain Dance Party	Sundeck, Aspen Mountain – the Golden Jubilee party staged at 11,000 feet.
Saturday 23rd January	20:30–01:00 – Aspen Gay Ski Week Pool Party	Aspen Recreation Center – flagship finale with DJs, cocktails, pools and indoor waterslides.
	21:00–01:30 – Saturday Night Dance	Belly Up Aspen – closing weekend dance party in central Aspen.

The Passes

• Mountain Du Jour Skiing: Daily, 10 AM – 3 PM, meet ski ambassadors at the mountain base, identifiable by rainbow flags.
• There are two types of passes a patron pass and the black diamond pass. Although you don’t have to buy a pass, if you intend to attend most of the events it will work out a lot cheaper and a lot less hassle. Passes get you into all Gay Ski Week events.

Aspen Gay Ski Week 2027 Ski Schedule

Mountain Du Jour sessions run from 10:00 to 15:00. Look for the Aspen Gay Ski Week feather flag and ski ambassadors at the base of each scheduled mountain.

Date & Time	Ski Event	Mountain & Details
Sunday 17th January 10:00–15:00	Mountain Du Jour	Aspen Mountain – opening-day group skiing with the AGSW ski ambassadors.
Monday 18th January 10:00–15:00	Mountain Du Jour	Aspen Highlands – meet the AGSW group at the base of the mountain.
Tuesday 19th January 10:00–15:00	Mountain Du Jour	Snowmass Mountain – a full day exploring Snowmass with the ski ambassadors.
Wednesday 20th January 10:00–15:00	Mountain Du Jour	Buttermilk Mountain – hosted skiing across Buttermilk’s varied terrain.
Thursday 21st January	10:00–15:00 – Mountain Du Jour	Aspen Highlands – hosted group skiing with the AGSW ambassadors.
	11:00–14:00 – Hike the Highland Bowl	Aspen Highlands – expert skiers only, with a group photograph at the summit.
Friday 22nd January	10:00–15:00 – Mountain Du Jour	Aspen Mountain – hosted skiing from the central Aspen base.
	12:00–15:00 – Downhill Costume Contest	Foot of Aspen Mountain – costumed skiers compete in the classic AGSW downhill contest hosted by Mariam T.
Saturday 23rd January 10:00–15:00	Mountain Du Jour	Snowmass Mountain – weekend group skiing with the AGSW ambassadors.
Sunday 24th January 10:00–15:00	Mountain Du Jour	Buttermilk Mountain – final hosted ski session of Aspen Gay Ski Week.

Thursday includes an expert-only Highland Bowl hike from 11:00 to 14:00. Participants should have advanced mountain experience and suitable equipment.

Brunch, Dinners and Bingo

• Full schedule to be confirmed – Classic events include Bingo brunch, Late-night Drag Queen Bingo, An Après Affair VIP fundraising dinner and the Let’s Get Wild Drag Brunch

Popular Aspen Venues during Ski Week

• Limelight Hotel Aspen – Central AGSW hub with hospitality suite and daily après.
• The Little Nell – Luxury base of Aspen Mountain hosting brunches, Element 47, and The Wine Bar.
• The Collective Snowmass – Snowmass community venue for bingo, drag brunch, and talks.
• W Aspen – 39 Degrees & Hidalgo – Design-forward hotel with 39 Degrees lounge and Hidalgo party space.
• Wayan Aspen – Indonesian-inspired restaurant that doubles as a social AGSW meeting spot.
• Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge Aspen – Whiskey-focused lodge used for dinners and late-night dancing.
• West End Social – Restaurant at Aspen Meadows Resort with big mountain views and shared-table dinners.
• Madame Ushi – High-end Japanese supper club that flips into a late-night club space.
• Aspen Art Museum – Contemporary art space hosting cocktails and early-evening dance sessions.
• Hotel Jerome – Historic hotel where Theatre Aspen hosts headline concerts.
• Caribou Club – Iconic private club opening its doors for the AspenOUT benefit.
• Element 47 – Fine-dining room in The Little Nell used for the Thursday friendship dinner.
• Belly Up Aspen – Intimate live-music club hosting the Shiny Disco Balls dance party.
• TACAW – Arts venue in Basalt for live music and community shows.
• Parc Aspen – Downtown restaurant with modern mountain dining for the Friday dinner.
• Kenichi Aspen – Stylish sushi spot and host of the Saturday friendship dinner.
• Aspen Recreation Center – Indoor pool and leisure center that turns into the late-night pool party venue.
• Aspen Snowmass Mountains – Shared account for Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Highlands, and Buttermilk, covering the Mountain du Jour days.
• The Wine Bar at The Little Nell – Cozy lounge-style après spot in The Little Nell.

Getting Around Aspen Gay Ski Week

• Central Aspen is compact, and most après parties, restaurants and evening venues are within walking distance.
• Free regional buses connect Aspen with Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk.
• Aspen Mountain is reached from the Silver Queen Gondola in Downtown Aspen.
• The pool party takes place at Aspen Recreation Center, outside the central pedestrian area.
• A car is not needed when staying in central Aspen or near a regular bus route.

Where to stay during Aspen Gay Ski Week

The following hotels are close to all the parties, ski lifts and attractions:

Limelight Hotel,  Molly Gibson Lodge,  St Moritz Lodge,  Hotel Jerome.