Aspen Skiing Company Raises Chamber Pass Prices for 2026/27 Season

Geoff Buchheister wants you to know that locals are the heart of Aspen Snowmass. The CEO of Aspen Skiing Company said it in a press release. He said it again to The Aspen Times. The message is the same: neighbors belong on the mountain.

But numbers don’t lie. They just sit there, waiting for you to do the math.

The 2026/27 Community and Discount Pass programs go on sale July 1. They target Roaring Fork Valley Chamber member businesses, local teachers, active-duty military, and area students. The goal is access. All four mountains. For the people who live and work here.

Buchheister claims the price of entry has paced with inflation for 25 years. He argues that’s a balance between business costs and preserving the ski community. Look at the alternative. Lodging and other prices outside the ski gates have jumped up to four times inflation. If your rent doubles but your ski pass stays flat, you’re winning. Until you aren’t.

The Premier Chamber Pass starts at $2,139. That’s the flagship product. Unlimited skiing. No blackout dates. A complimentary Ikon Base Pass. It includes Friends & Family vouchers, summer sightseeing, and enhanced rental, retail, tuning, dining, and lodging benefits.

There’s a catch for the budget-conscious. If you renew or buy new by Dec. 4, you get a $100 early redemption benefit. That benefit caps the price increase at just $15 from last season. Buchheister calls this for the “loyalists.” The people who know they’re going to be part of what happens. He wants to keep them on the mountain without a huge price hike.

A $15 increase is a rounding error in the grand scheme of Aspen real estate. But it’s a signal. It tells you the base price is creeping up, just slowly.

Then there’s the Flex 15-Day Pass. It’s Chamber-exclusive. It costs $1,499. You get 15 days of skiing. No blackout dates. The press release claims this offers more access than public Flex Pass options. Buchheister says it’s designed for the “snow cycle.” He admits good snow is becoming fewer and farther between. This pass lets you wait for the right conditions. It maximizes value when the weather cooperates.

The eligibility requirements for Chamber employees remain unchanged. Qualifying employees of Roaring Fork Valley Chamber member businesses get these updates. They don’t get a new eligibility hurdle. They just get a new product tier.

Buchheister says it takes all of us to run one of the best destinations in the world. He’s right. But he’s also the one setting the price. The community provides the labor. The community provides the tax base. The community provides the demand. Aspen Skiing Company provides the lifts.

The short version: If you work for a Chamber member, you have options. You can buy the full access for $2,139. Or you can buy the flexible option for $1,499. Or you can pay full price and wonder why your rent went up 400 percent while your ski pass went up 15 dollars.

Passes go on sale July 1. You can buy them at AspenSnowmass.com. The clock is ticking. The snow is melting. The prices are rising.