December 11, 2025 - April 4, 2026
Last ride up the Gondola is at 7pm. *All events are subject to change
Mountaintop Après
Not your typical last chair
Not Your Typical Last Chair
Load the Gondola for free every* Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 4pm - 8pm to access Mountaintop Après
There’s no wrong way to après, but this one might just top them all. Ride the Gondola every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 4–8pm (no lift ticket needed!) as you soar above the spruce trees to The Lodge at Sunspot. Grab the kids, family, or crew and settle in with live music, food and drink specials, and sweeping mountain views. Whether you're sipping a cocktail at golden hour or dancing with friends, Mountaintop Après is the perfect way to wind down—or turn it up.
December 11, 2025 - April 4, 2026. Last ride up the Gondola is at 7pm.
Live Music Schedule
December 2025
| Music Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| December | Date | Artist |
| December 11, 2025 | Andy Straus and Danjo Harris | |
| December 12, 2025 | Alex Thoele Duo (Chain Station) | |
| December 13, 2025 | Extra Gold | |
| December 18, 2025 | Tyler Grant and Michael Kirkpatrick of Picking on the Dead | |
| December 19, 2025 | Alex Thoele Duo (Chain Station) | |
| December 20, 2025 | The Cass Clayton Band | |
| December 26, 2025 | Courtlyn Bills and Friends (Magoo) | |
| December 27, 2025 | Taylor Scott Band | |
| December 28, 2025 | Andrew Cooney and Shawn Eckels (Andy Frasco and the UN) | |
| December 29, 2025 | Easy Tiger | |
| December 30, 2025 | Cornology | |
| December 31, 2025 | Dealer Takes Four | |
January 2026
| Music Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| January | Date | Artist |
| January 1, 2026 | Thom Lafond Duo (Banshee Tree) | |
| January 2, 2026 | Kory Montgomery duo | |
| January 3, 2026 | Drew Freeman Band | |
| January 8, 2026 | Andy Straus and Danjo Harris of Hunker Down | |
| January 9, 2026 | Andy and Lara Babb | |
| January 10, 2026 | Blood Sugar | |
| January 15, 2026 | Andy Straus and Alex Johnstone of Easy Tiger | |
| January 16, 2026 | Jed Henry | |
| January 17, 2026 | David Lawrence and The Spoonful | |
| January 22, 2026 | Andy Straus and Danjo Harris of Hunker Dow | |
| January 23, 2025 | Bridgett Spinney Duo | |
| January 24, 2026 | Mighty Holler | |
| January 29, 2026 | Tyler Grant and Michael Kirkpatrick | |
| January 30, 2026 | Good For Nothing Thunder Mountain Boys | |
| January 31, 2026 | Eric Golden | |
February 2026
| Music Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| February | Date | Artist |
| February 5, 2026 | Joe Royakkers | |
| February 6, 2026 | Super Magick | |
| February 7, 2026 | Alplnie Groove Collective | |
| February 12, 2026 | Pj Moon and Charlie Henry Pj Moon and the Swampers and High Country Hustle | |
| February 13, 2026 | Easy Tiger | |
| February 14, 2026 | Jonas Schultz and Kayla Smith | |
| February 19, 2026 | Andy Straus and Friends | |
| February 20, 2026 | Jed Henry | |
| February 21, 2026 | Liver Down the River | |
| February 26, 2026 | Tyler Grant and Michael Kirkpatrick of Pickin on The Dead | |
| February 27, 2026 | Andrew McConathy and James Dumm from The Drunken Hearts | |
| February 28, 2026 | The Ridgeliners | |
March 2026
| Music Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| March | Date | Artist |
| March 5, 2026 | Andy Straus and Alex Johnstone | |
| March 6, 2026 | Bonnie and Taylor Simms | |
| March 7, 2026 | The Copper Children | |
| March 12, 2026 | Bridgette Spinney Duo | |
| March 13, 2026 | Sam Walker (Clay Street Unit) and Dan Andree | |
| March 14, 2026 | Hunker Down | |
| March 19, 2026 | Derek Dames Ohl an evening of John Prine | |
| March 20, 2026 | Chris Thompson and friends | |
| March 21, 2026 | Ghost Town Drifters | |
| March 26, 2026 | Andy Straus and Friends | |
| March 27, 2026 | Alex Theole and Friends (Chain Station) | |
| March 28, 2026 | Velvet Love Box | |
April 2026
| Music Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| April | Date | Artist |
| April 2, 2026 | Keith Hicks (Super Magick) | |
| April 3, 2026 | Alpine Groove Collective | |
| April 4, 2026 | Easy Tiger | |
Holiday Après
Celebrate the holidays and make memories all week long from December 26 - January 3 at Holiday Après. A limited-time après extending beyond the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday schedule. Come and enjoy live music and food and drink specials this holiday season at The Lodge at Sunspot.
Mountaintop Après Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a lift ticket to get to Mountaintop Après?
A: No. The Gondola is free after 4pm when Mountaintop Après events are scheduled. All events are subject to change.
Q: How do I get to Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge?
A: Guests will take the Gondola to get to Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge.
Q: Is the Gondola wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes, The Lodge at Sunspot and the Gondola are wheelchair accessible. Please ask a lift attendant for assistance when loading the Gondola if you are unfamiliar with loading procedures.
Q: Where do I park to access Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge?
A: To access Sunspot, guests must ride the Gondola. The closet parking to the Gondola is in the Village Parking Garage. This is a paid lot and a short walk. View our parking map and base map here.
Q: Are reservations required?
A: No, reservation are not required for Mountaintop Après.
Q: Is there an age requirement for Mountaintop Après?
A: No, this is a family friendly event.
Q: How do I get to Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge outside of Après events?
A: To get to Sunspot a lift ticket is required. There are a variety of options such as, a 25/26 Ikon Pass or Winter Park Season Pass, daily lift tickets, or Scenic Gondola tickets. Scenic Gondola tickets are recommended for guests who do not plan on skiing or riding.
A: No. The Gondola is free after 4pm when Mountaintop Après events are scheduled. All events are subject to change.
Q: How do I get to Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge?
A: Guests will take the Gondola to get to Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge.
Q: Is the Gondola wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes, The Lodge at Sunspot and the Gondola are wheelchair accessible. Please ask a lift attendant for assistance when loading the Gondola if you are unfamiliar with loading procedures.
Q: Where do I park to access Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge?
A: To access Sunspot, guests must ride the Gondola. The closet parking to the Gondola is in the Village Parking Garage. This is a paid lot and a short walk. View our parking map and base map here.
Q: Are reservations required?
A: No, reservation are not required for Mountaintop Après.
Q: Is there an age requirement for Mountaintop Après?
A: No, this is a family friendly event.
Q: How do I get to Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge outside of Après events?
A: To get to Sunspot a lift ticket is required. There are a variety of options such as, a 25/26 Ikon Pass or Winter Park Season Pass, daily lift tickets, or Scenic Gondola tickets. Scenic Gondola tickets are recommended for guests who do not plan on skiing or riding.
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