Snowstang set to hit the slopes for 2025 to 2026 season this weekend

News Release

Dec. 8, 2025 - Denver Metro/Central Colorado

Denver – The Colorado Department of Transportation resumes its Snowstang express bus service for the sixth year this weekend, taking winter sports enthusiasts from the Front Range to four of the state’s most popular resort destinations.

Snowstang coaches travel roundtrip to Arapahoe Basin, the Town of Breckenridge and Breckenridge Ski Resort, Copper Mountain, and Loveland Ski Area every Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays through early May 2026. Service begins on Saturday, Dec. 13, except to Copper Mountain, which begins service on Saturday, Dec. 20.

All routes board at Denver Union Station, Regional Transportation District’s Federal Center Station in Lakewood and at the Wooly Mammoth Park-n-Ride’s upper lot at the I-70 – Morrison/Red Rocks interchange (18560 US 40, Golden, CO 80401).

Roundtrip tickets are $25. Additional discounts are available for seniors (65+) and people with disabilities. Children 2 to 11 years old ride for $12.50 roundtrip (with a paying adult). Tickets can be purchased at RideBustang.com.

“There’s a good reason Snowstang is so popular,” said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew. “It’s an affordable, convenient way for people to hit the slopes without the inconvenience of dealing with the traffic or weather. And you don’t have to worry about parking. Passengers get dropped off right by the ski lifts.”

The service began in 2019 to help alleviate traffic congestion during the peak traffic periods, promote walkability within resort communities, link riders to transit services and providers in the mountain communities and improve air quality. Over the previous five seasons, Snowstang has served more than 32,000 passengers.

“Snowstang is another way to help lessen traffic congestion and make our mountain highways safer and function more efficiently. If you’re taking Snowstang, that’s one less vehicle navigating our roadways, oftentimes during adverse weather conditions,” said CDOT’s Division of Transit and Rail Director Paul DesRocher.

Each coach provides seating for 51 passengers, is climate controlled, and has luggage bays, Wi-Fi, a restroom and USB and power outlets.

To purchase tickets and view schedules and routes, visit RideSnowstang.com. For December service discounts, use promo code SNOW25 for 25% off tickets for travel on Dec. 13 and 14, and Dec. 20 and 21.

Ace Express Coaches of Golden operates Snowstang for CDOT.

A few upcoming reasons to ride Snowstang to resort partners this season:

  • Arapahoe Basin, any Saturday or Sunday: Discounted Lift Tickets. Ride Snowstang to Loveland and get a special lift ticket discount when you purchase them together on the Snowstang ticket portal. A-Basin requires a Reserve 'N Ski parking reservation on weekends for all lots, Jan. 3, 2026 to May 6, 2026.
  • Copper Mountain service begins Saturday, Dec. 20. Take Snowstang to Copper that day for the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix. This annual halfpipe competition brings the best athletes in the world to debut their latest tricks, and the whole thing goes down in Copper’s legendary 22-foot Superpipe in Center Village. This event is free for spectators. All season long, Snowstang passengers can receive 30% off walk-up rentals at all Copper-owned rental shops.
  • Loveland Ski Area, any Saturday or Sunday: Discounted Lift Tickets. Ride Snowstang to Loveland and get a special lift ticket discount when you purchase them together on the Snowstang ticket portal. Get a roundtrip bus ticket and an adult lift ticket for $134.
  • Town of Breckenridge and Breckenridge Resort, Saturday, Dec. 20: Ullr Fest on Main Street. Let Snowstang do the driving and enjoy the day in Breckenridge for this annual celebration — fun for all ages. The Snowstang team will be on site at the Breckenridge Station transportation center in the morning on Saturday, Dec. 20, with prizes and giveaways.

For access to photos, b-roll and resort information in the media kit, email [email protected].

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

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