Thursday, December 11 - Sunday, December 14
Wintersköl, Aspen’s annual “toast to winter,” is a multi-day festival dating back to 1951 when locals first gathered to commemorate Aspen's distinctive mountain way of life. Today, the event showcases the best of winter with a diverse lineup, including on-mountain activities, spectacular snow sculptures, a lively soup contest and beer festival, and plenty of live music. The festivities culminate in a grand display featuring a bonfire, a torchlight descent down Aspen Mountain, and brilliant fireworks.