Some of the best après-ski in the country goes well past the usual patio-and-chill routine. From Mammoth Mountain’s Canyon Après to free slopeside concerts and a mid-mountain sparkling wine toast, these are the après-ski parties worth planning a ski day around.
Our Favorite Après-Ski Parties Across the U.S.
Canyon Après, Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Mountain, California, nails the après trifecta: live music, bluebird skies and killer views. When you’re ready to slip out of your boots, you’ve got plenty of ways to end the day on a high note, but Canyon Après is the undisputed favorite. Mammoth’s signature patio parties turn Canyon Lodge into a full-on scene, complete with a live DJ and a crowd that’s always ready to dance. Every weekend delivers, but the special event weekends are next level. Past events have featured big-name talent like LP Giobbi and NEIL FRANCES, drink specials, and pop-up activations from partners including Red Bull, Athletic Brewing, Sun Bum and more. The 2025–26 season wrapped with a two-day Canyon Après closing party in April, and Mammoth is scheduled to open for the 2026–27 season on Nov. 13. If your perfect run ends with a cold drink, loud beats and sunshine, Mammoth’s where you’ll want to drop in.
Subaru WinterFest, at Ski Resorts Across the U.S.
Subaru WinterFest has toured U.S. ski resorts for years, bringing a free concert series, gear demos and plenty of après energy to the mountains from January to March. The 2026 tour, presented with POWDR, stopped at Killington, Copper Mountain, Eldora Mountain Resort, Snowbird and Mt. Bachelor, all of which were on the Ikon Pass last season. Headliner Shakey Graves led a lineup that included The 502s, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades and Susto Stringband, and past tours have brought acts like Billy Strings, Big Gigantic, The Lil Smokies and Lukas Nelson to the slopes. Whether you’re a bluegrass fan or more into dancing to house beats, WinterFest delivers. Subaru typically announces each winter’s stops and lineup in November, so keep an eye on the Subaru WinterFest website.
The Vintage Room, The St. Regis Deer Valley
The Vintage Room, on the Upper Ski Beach at The St. Regis Deer Valley, is where it’s at after a day of skiing Deer Valley in Park City. Skiers can glide right up from Deer Hollow Run, while others can arrive via the hotel’s funicular or a short walk from the main building. Inside the clear, heated 1,600-square-foot structure, mixologists shake up cocktails behind a 30-foot wooden bar while chefs prepare raw bar orders. Guests can enjoy champagne service, cocktails, beer and nonalcoholic drinks to live music inside or on the outdoor deck alongside fire pits. Since the 2025–26 season, après entry has run on a reservation system: a Luminary reservation, offered Thursday through Sunday, guarantees entry for guests who arrive by 5 p.m. Access without one is subject to availability. The Vintage Room’s hosted table experiences, also Thursday through Sunday, offer reserved seating in one of its lounge settings, complemented by elevated service.
Tōst, Northstar California
Don’t miss one of Lake Tahoe’s most distinctive on-mountain traditions, and the area’s only ski-up sparkling wine experience, at Northstar California. Thursday through Monday at 2 p.m., skiers and riders gather at tōst, just off the East Ridge run, to raise a glass overlooking the lake before heading back out for a few more laps. To find it, head down East Ridge from the top of the Comstock chair and look for the wooden arch tucked off the side of the trail. Pro tip: Get in line by 1:30 p.m., especially on weekends. Complimentary glasses of sparkling wine (or cider) are limited and handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. Sparkling wine is also available for purchase starting at 1 p.m., so there’s no need to rush.
Hi-Fi Concert Series, Aspen Snowmass
Aspen Snowmass‘ Hi-Fi Concert Series, long presented with Bud Light, brings free concerts to the resort’s base areas on select dates each winter and spring. The series traditionally opens with a Fat Tuesday celebration in Snowmass Base Village, where the party ends with fireworks over the slopes after dark. In 2026, the series kicked off with Pimps of Joytime at the Mardi Gras celebration on Feb. 17 and closed with two shows at Aspen Mountain in late March. Check out additional details and the upcoming lineup on Aspen Snowmass’ website.
Complementing the town’s already lively après scene (think DJs at Ajax Tavern and concerts at Belly Up), the Hi-Fi Concert Series pairs a big ski day with free live music in some of the best settings in Colorado.
Après-Ski in the Mountain Village Plaza, Big Sky
Après-Ski in the Plaza takes over Mountain Village Plaza, the central base village of Big Sky, from 3-6 p.m., Fridays through Sundays. Dance off the ski day with local and guest DJs at the center of the action. The plaza’s central location also makes it easy to grab a bite or a drink afterward at any number of nearby restaurants and bars. Grab a cocktail at the Umbrella Bar, an all-glass enclosure next to the Summit Hotel with 360-degree views of Lone Peak, or pull up a seat on the deck of Vista Hall for a bird’s-eye view of the action.
Keep the party going at other great nearby après-ski spots. Montana Jack, Big Sky’s taphouse, is a short walk away and hosts weekly live music and other events for visitors looking for more of a jam band experience; check the resort’s events calendar for the schedule. For a more elevated experience, Everett’s 8800 sits at 8,800 feet atop Andesite Mountain at the top of the Ramcharger 8 chairlift, pairing big views with a curated wine list and periodic DJ après parties on the deck.
