Summer Activities
Exlpore and discover Aspen in the summer with fun activities for the entire family. Contact our Aspen partner, Lee Bryant at Connected Concierge for details and help in planning and booking your summer adventure in the Rockies.
topHiking
The backcountry surrounding Aspen offers some of the best hiking in Colorado!
List of hiking trails
The top of Aspen Mountain is a gateway to some of Colorado's best alpine hiking and walking trails. Pick up a map from the base village ticket office and plan your route for the day!
There are also guided hikes available. Aspen Alpine Guides is a professional guide service, that provides quality mountain guiding adventures year-round.
To explore Snowmass hiking, take the Elk Camp Gondola or Elk Camp chairlift (Friday through Sunday). It offers amazing views and tons of trails suitable for all levels of hikers.
topGondola Rides
Perhaps the quintessential Aspen experience, a ride up the Silver Queen Gondola to the top of Aspen Mountain is a must for every visitor.
Summer gondola & lift tickets are available for online purchase starting mid-May. Summer tickets can also be purchased in advance by calling 877-282-7736 or 970-923-1227.
Gondola and chairlift rides at Snowmass – to experience amazing panoramic views of the Maroon Bells, Roaring Fork Valley and Elk Mountain range.
topMountain and road bike adventures
List of biking trails
The Elk Camp Gondola at Snowmass will take you and your bike to the beautiful midway point or ride the Elk Camp chairlift to the summit of Snowmass and access trails of every level. There is a trail system covering 50 miles of terrain including gentle roads to challenging single tracks. Helmet and lift ticket required to access lift-served trails.
topRock Climbing
Surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks and pristine crags for sport and trad climbing, Aspen is home to some of Colorado's best rock climbing climbers and mountaineers, and guides and climbing schools.
Aspen Expeditions offers daily, overnight, and group adventures for the entire family.
Call: 970-925-7625 for more information.
topFishing
The mountain lakes and rivers provide a fantastic setting for fishing!
For professionally guided fishing trips, fly fishing, target shooting, and bird hunting, check out the Aspen Outfitting Company.
315 E. Dean St.
Aspen, CO 81611
Tel: 970-925-3406
A great shop offering guided trips, equipment and clothing, Aspen Sports.
408 Cooper St.
Aspen, CO 81611
Tel: 970-925-6331
topHorseback riding
Seeing the local landscape on horseback might just be the ideal way to travel. But in true Aspen-style, local outfitters will teach you to ride and take you on a tour unlike any other - complete with wranglers, catered meals and so much more.
Camp Cozy Point
220 Juniper Hill Rd
Aspen, CO 81611
Tel: 970-922-0025
Snowmass Creek Outfitters
26801 Highway 82
Snowmass, CO 81654
Tel: 970-704-0707
topWhite water rafting and kayaking
Aspen/Snowmass is one of the top ten areas for rafting and kayaking in the country.
Aspen White Water
520 East Durant Avenue (inside Hamilton Sports)
Aspen, CO 81611
1-866-37-RIVER
Ph: 970-920-3511
Fax: 1-866-728-9817
Aspen Kayak Academy
315 Oak Lane
Aspen, CO 81611
970-925-4433
topChildren’s camps and family activities
Family garden activities are offered at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. Summer Workshops for artists of all ages are available at Anderson Ranch. They attract thousands of artists, art-lovers, students, faculty and patrons annually to this historic and beautiful 5-acre mountain ranch in Snowmass Village.
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) is a non-profit environmental education center, now with four beautiful locations in the Aspen area.
During the summer, daily programs include naturalist-guided walks; eagle, hawk, and owl demonstrations; one- and two-hour programs for children; sunset beaver walks; and interpretive campground programs.
Anderson Ranch
Anderson Ranch is nestled among the high peaks of the Rocky Mountains in the resort community of Snowmass Village, Colorado, 10 miles west of Aspen and 160 miles west of Denver. The campus sits at the head of the Brush Creek valley at 8,200 feet in elevation.
Camp Aspen – Snowmass
Camp Aspen/Snowmass offers a fun, interactive environment and combinations of activities with daily and weekly programs available for ages 1 year through teens.
topRecreation Centers
Aspen Recreation Centers- 3 locations
Aspen Recreation center- ARC
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Tel: 970-544-4100
Red Brick Recreation Center
110 East Hallam Street, Suite #135
Tel: 970-920-5140
Aspen Ice Garden
233 West Hyman
Tel: 970-920-5141
Snowmass Village Parks & Recreation
2835 Brush Creek Road
Snowmass Village
Tel:970-922-2240
topCamping/RV
Campsites in Aspen area
There are some fantastic campgrounds in the Aspen area where you can enjoy hiking, fishing, and spectacular views with the family.
topJeep Tours
If four-wheels fit your vision for a day in the backcountry, the only way to travel is on a Jeep tour.
P.O. Box 5552
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
Tel: 970- 923-4544
Toll free: 800- 282-7238
topDaily Yoga Hikes
Don't miss a truly unique Aspen offering: Yoga on Aspen Mountain during the summer!
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays June 21 - September 3
Sweat and stretch in the midst of inspiring scenery. This popular program combines intermediate backcountry hikes followed by an hour of open-air Hatha yoga at the top of Aspen Mountain.
Tel: 970-923-1227 to reserve your space.
topParagliding
Experience the thrill & freedom of free flight with a tandem paragliding flight over Aspen or Snowmass!
Aspen Paragliding
426 South Spring St. (Above the Butchers Block in Aspen Bike)
tel: (970) 925-6975
cell: (970)-379-6975
email: fly@aspenparagliding.com
topMotorcycle adventures
Motorcycle tours through the greater-Aspen area have all the ingredients for an epic adventure.
Rental season: April 15th- October 15th
Aspen Valley Harley-Davidson
2302 Devereux Rd West
Glenwood Springs
Tues-Sat: 9:00– 6:00
Email: rentals@avharley.com
888-486-3199
970-928-7493
Fax 970-928-0428
topZip Lining
Go on a zipline adventure and enjoy stunning mountain views!
AVA's Colorado Rafting & Zipline
Glenwood Springs, CO 81611
Tel. 970-423-7031 Tel. 800-370-0581
Email: info@coloradorafting.net
topGolf and tennis
Check out the breathtaking views and pristine links!
The Snowmass Club Golf and Tennis
0239 Snowmass Club Circle
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
Tel: 970.923.5600
Enjoy 18-hole, par-72 golf course and 11 outdoor courts surrounded by breathtaking views of the Rockies.
topHot Air Ballooning
Above It All Balloon Company
Offering beautiful flights over the scenic Rocky Mountains of the Aspen and Snowmass areas.
Snowmass/Aspen
PO Box 3048
Basalt, CO 81621
Tel: 888-927-9606, 970-963-6148
topSummer Events
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
Mid JuneEach year, the world's most accomplished winemakers, celebrity chefs, and culinary luminaries come together in one breathtaking setting.
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Summer Music
The JAS June Festival, is a two week event, that will including four nights of headline concerts from world-class musicians at the Benedict Music Tent, and nightly Lawn Party at the Benedict Music Tent.
Aspen Music Festival and School
June - August2012 Season's theme is "Made in America" and features works inspired by America's sights, sounds and sensibillities.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
For Tickets call:
970-920-5770 or toll free 866-449-0464
All performances are held at the Aspen District Theatre
0199 High School Road (first left off Maroon Creek Road).
Aspen Ideas Festival
Late JuneHeld at the Aspen Institute
Theatre Aspen
Theatre Aspen's shows are presented in the heart of Rio Grande Park, along the Rio Grande Trail, just next to the river, featuring wonderful views of Aspen Mountain and star-filled night skies.
Snowmass Rodeo
Wednesdays mid-June through mid-August.
Aspen Art Museum
Aspen Art Museum
590 North Mill Street
Aspen, CO 81611
PHONE 970.925.8050
Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday, noon–6 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival
Mid JulyPerfect for food, wine and art lovers.