Trip Details
Dates: Saturday January 17 - Saturday January 24, 2026
Price: 7 nights Lodging, 5 Day Adult lifts, Transportation $2940
Trip Leader: Mark Findley
Trip Overview
The trip includes 7 nights of lodging, round trip transportation between Santa Barbara and Snowmass, 5 days lift tickets, welcome party, hot tub parties, farewell dinner and no limit on the amount of fun you can have. You may tailor your own travel and lifts options to get the trip that is right for you.
The Mountains
The four mountains of Aspen/Snowmass comprise one of the best-known ski resorts in the world.
Snowmass is the largest of the four with over 3,000 acres of skiable terrain - so much variety – cruisers, steeps, glades, off-piste, terrain parks, super pipe and the longest lift-served vertical rise in the US. The new Sheer Bliss high speed quad lift provides a very convenient ride to the top of Snowmass. Most of the lifts have built-in maps to review while you ride, too.
Rising out of the heart of downtown Aspen and famous for its steeps, bumps and incredible views, Aspen Mountain and its double-black and tree runs are fun for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Known as the locals’ favorite mountain, Aspen Highlands features extreme terrain, groomed cruisers and breathtaking views. For the ultimate ski or snowboarding experience, hike up and drop into Highland Bowl.
Buttermilk also remains North America’s best family learning center. While experts frolic in the new 22 foot Olympic sized half pipe and terrain park, the rest of us can cruise on the wide, rolling trails. All of these mountains are connected by a free shuttle service.
The Towns
Take the free, 20 minute shuttle to chic Aspen to enjoy the hard to beat selection and quality of shops and restaurants. Entertainment options abound, both in Snowmass and in Aspen. While Snowmass is smaller, it has added to its new base village with 5 new restaurants and bars, making a total of 25 in Snowmass Village.
While in Snowmass we will be staying slope side in 2 and 3-bedroom condos at the Top of the Village. The Top of the Village is surrounded on three sides by forests and mountains and reigns as one of the very finest ski-in/ski-out properties in Snowmass. With some units you can literally ski right onto the slopes! Others are just a short walk out your door to the slopes. You’ll also be within walking distance of Snowmass Village shopping, restaurants and activities. The condos have a washer & dryer in each unit and the elevators give your tired legs a break when you come home from a full day of skiing.
Transportation Options
Travel with the club:
If you purchase your travel through the club you will not need to make any other arrangements.
We have booked two flights on United out of Santa Barbara (SBA) to Aspen (ASE) so that we will have enough seats for the expected demand. We will then travel by shuttles for the ~15 minute ride up to Snowmass. Each flight has pros and cons and seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. When you sign up for the trip, request your preferred flight and if a seat is available it is yours. If your preferred flight is full you will be switched over to the other flight unless you wish to opt-out of the airfare option and make your own arrangements.
Current flights schedule (subject to change)
Flight #1 United Airlines (29 seats) - SBA - DEN - ASE
Outbound schedule on January 17th:
FLT# xxxx SBA 5:35AM - DEN 9:00AM, DEN 10:15AM - ASE 11:11AM
Inbound schedule on January 24th:
FLT# xxxx ASE 5:00PM - DEN 6:08PM, DEN 7:35PM - SBA 9:15PM
Flight #2 United Airlines (29 seats) - SBA - LAX - ASE (return through SFO)
Outbound schedule on January 17th:
FLT# xxxx SBA 10:08AM - LAX 11:05AM, LAX 12:40PM - ASE 4:15PM
Inbound schedule on January 24th:
FLT# xxxx ASE 12:00PM - SFO 1:57PM, SFO 4:54PM - SBA 6:13PM
Arrange your own travel:
If you wish to arrange your own flights or perhaps drive that is no problem. You must however arrange your own ground transportation to Snowmass
Transportation while in Snowmass:
The condos have their own free on-demand shuttle to take you to the Village restaurants, bars and the market. The Snowmass Village shuttle is also free and the buses to Aspen, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk are free too.
Lift Tickets
If you purchase your lift tickets with the club package you will receive the group discount. We offer 3, 4, 5 or 6 day lift tickets that are good for any of the 4 mountains on any day. If you are over 65 years old a senior discount is available.
Aspen/Snowmass is a member of the Ikon Pass . The Full Ikon Pass is required as Aspen/Snowmass are not on the Ikon Base Pass. Reservations are required if you are using the Ikon Pass.
Pricing / Options Costs
Base Package - lodging (Required)...$1960
Lodging Upgrade (Private Room)
Single Room Supplement (additional Cost) ...$1755
Transportation Round Trip Santa Barbara - Snowmass
Airfare SBA to ASE (Aspen) & Ground Transport ...$460
Lift Ticket Options (Pick one or none)
3 day Lift Ticket .....................$390 (4th day free!)
5 day Lift Ticket .....................$520
6 day Lift Ticket .....................$650
3 day Lift Senior (65 or over) ...$255
4 day Lift Senior (65 or over) ...$340
5 day Lift Senior (65 or over) ...$420
6 day Lift Senior (65 or over) ...$500
Trip Sign up and Payment
Online registration schedule:
Board and Committee Members - at the July Board Meeting
General Members - August 1st 2025
Affiliated Members - August 5th 2025
Full Balance due at signup (Credit Cards payments only)