Winter is getting closer in Aspen, with fresh snow in the forecast and excitement building for the 2026–27 ski season. From the annual AVSC Ski Swap to the nearly completed Nell Bell chairlift on Aspen Mountain, there’s plenty happening around town. Here’s the latest from Greg and the team at Hamilton Sports, including some great preseason deals on ski gear.

Snow on New York Peak and Aspen Mountain just east of Aspen.

AVSC Ski Swap. An Important Community Event. We’ll Be There.

We’re not skiing yet but one of the big kickoff events for the season takes place this weekend. It’s the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club’s Ski Swap.
Saturday, October 17
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: TACAW in Willits.
New and used skis, outdoor gear, bikes, and more.

We’ll be there with a ton of merchandise.

A portion of the proceeds goes to AVSC. More info about the event here.

We’ll see you there.

 

The Nell Bell Chair Is Almost Ready To Spin

There’s a new and important chairlift on Aspen Mountain, as you likely know. It’s been under construction this summer and it’s almost ready to start spinning. The towers are in and the cable is almost installed.

The chair is a high-speed quad and will run from the base of Ajax to the top of Bell Mountain.

 

Almost ready to go. The Nell Bell chair is scheduled to open this upcoming season.

 

 

New Ski Gear Coming in Daily … Last Season’s Gear Up To 60% Off …

We’ve got a ton of new gear coming in for the 2026-2027 season. We’ll have a full preview in the next email. We’re still offering gear from last season: 50% off skis and 60% off clothing. Every brand.

• Skis
• Bindings
• Poles
• Goggles
• Outerwear
• Helmets
• Bags

Yes … the whole shebang.

Your next step? Come by the store or call 970-925-1200 and tell us what you’re looking for.

It’s just 45 days until the season starts.

Reserve your rentals/demos now. Go here.

Need/Want Ski Lessons and/or Guiding Next Season?

Contact our friend Scott Martin. He’s an instructor with the Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass. He’s based at Snowmass and can take you to any of the mountains.

• PSIA Level 2 Certification and Level 3 candidate.
• Nominated “Best Ski Instructor” by The Aspen Daily News.
• 11 seasons.
• All ages and levels. Children. Adults. Beginner, intermediate, advanced.

Call/text Scott at 704-517-0241 or email him here.

It’s just 65 days until the season starts.

Reserve your rentals/demos now. Go here.

Greg Ernst
Hamilton Sports

P.S. Just a reminder …

• Our 29th season.
• Locally-owned and operated.
• 1 minute from the Gondola. 1 minute to RFTA busses to Highlands, Snowmass, Buttermilk.
• We’ll dry your boots every evening.
• Expert skiers will help you find the right skis.
• Overnight ski tuning.
• Voted Aspen’s “Best Ski Shop.”