Family Adventures

FAMILY ACTIVITIES - ON AND OFF THE MOUNTAIN

Aspen/Snowmass Village, CO... Aspen/Snowmass fun doesn't stop on the mountains with skiing and snowboarding. There's a fusion of options to choose, from showshoeing to mountain tours and mountain oxygen bars and more. For more information on activities on and off the slopes, visit www.aspensnowmass.com.

ON-MOUNTAIN FUN

Guided "Out-Of-Bounds" Skiing Tour - Aspen Expeditions offers a backcountry experience from Snowmass, Aspen Mountain or Aspen Highlands. IFMGA/AMGA certified mountain guides take you backcountry skiing, ski touring, ice climbing and ski and winter mountaineering, 970-925-ROCK (7625).

Snowmass

Free First Tracks - Head out with members of the Mountain Operations team on Snowmass and Aspen Mountain, offered Wednesdays and Fridays at Snowmass or daily at Aspen Mountain, 800-525-6200. Valid lift ticket and reservations required.

Snowmass Snowshoe Tours- Weave in and out of spruce-fir forest along a babbling creek and learn about the animals that inhabit the Rocky Mountains in winter. Cost includes lift ride, snack and warm drink, snowshoes, knowledgeable guide and basic instruction. Purchase tickets at any lift ticket office. No reservations necessary.

FREE Naturalist-Guided Skiing/Riding Tour - ACES' naturalists lead the 45-minute skiing explorations every day at Snowmass. Tours are conducted at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., meeting at the top of Elk Camp outside the Wapiti Wildlife Center. Ski tours require a minimum age of 8 years and intermediate skiing ability. No reservations necessary, call 970-925-5756 for more information.

Aspen Mountain

Othello's Rail Riders - Just a few yards away from the Sundeck restaurant, former competitive skateboarder and snowboarder Othello partners with Aspen Skiing Company to teach rail riding. Camp attendees will learn to get on a rail properly, terrain park etiquette, balance, how to land, what not to do and tricks! The camp also has a hut with video games, music, records and DVD's. When the sun is out, catch Othello firing up the Jacuzzi and grilling hot dogs for the crew for lunch.

AspenMountain Snowshoe Tour - Learn about mountain ecology, history and wildlife on a two-hour naturalist-guided snowshoe walk. Price includes gondola ride, spectacular scenery, snack and warm drink, snowshoes, knowledgeable guide and basic instruction. Purchase tickets at any lift ticket office. No reservations necessary. Call 970-925-5756 or click here for more information.

Free First Tracks - Head out with members of the Mountain Operations team on Snowmass and Aspen Mountain, offered Wednesdays and Fridays at Snowmass or daily at Aspen Mountain, 800-525-6200. Valid lift ticket and reservations required.

Paragliding - Always wanted to see Aspen/Snowmass from a birds-eye view? Certified tandem pilots from Aspen Paragliding take guests for an unforgettable flight off Walsh's or Ruthie's runs on Aspen Mountain.

Aspen Highlands

On-Mountain Dining - Check out the European flair and gourmet cuisine at Cloud Nine, a genuine mountain cabin with a romantic atmosphere. Sit-down lunches are served daily or join your friends for a glass of wine or schnapps on the deck. Throughout the winter, Cloud Nine also offers special evening dining where a limited number of guests take an open-air snowcat up the mountain to the restaurant. This winter watch for more options to enjoy Cloud Nine, such as ski-in après parties followed by a snowcat trip down the mountain under the evening stars.

Buttermilk

Snowshoeing - Get up early and snowshoe to the top of Buttermilk before the slopes open. Give us a call for routes and restrictions, 800-525-6200.

Mountain Dining - The Cliffhouse atop Buttermilk serves up hefty views of Pyramid Peak along with its famous Mongolian BBQ. Watch while the chef creates your made-to-order feast on a hot metal "tava" plate. Tasty salads and other more traditional fare also available.

OFF THE SLOPES

Cross-country skiing - For those who like to keep their feet on the ground, Aspen/Snowmass offers over 80k of cross-country trails.  Our favorite is  the Snowmass Cross-Country Center, located at the Golf Clubhouse at the Snowmass Club, providing a complete service, rental and retail shop, on-snow instruction and access to 70 kilometers of exceptional cross-country ski and snowshoe terrain. The Snowmass Cross-Country Center regular hours are 9:30 am to 4:30pm, seven days a week. For more information on lessons and other programs the center hosts throughout the winter season, please call the center at Snowmass Club at 970.923.5700

Storytelling by the Campfire - Enjoy roasted marshmallows, hot chocolate and tales of the old West.  FREE for all ages.

Skate Park- Aspen's free municipal skate park is adjacent to Rio Grande Park on lower Mill Street. This concrete park is 17,000 square feet, made up of an angel shaped bowl with (2) seven-foot bowls, a five-foot bowl and a ten-foot bowl. The street are ranges from 3 - 6 feet with a foot extension with pool coping and a spine that connects to the mini bowl. Helmets are required.

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) - Check out affordable family evenings at ACES. Naturalist Nights are held every Thursday evening and Potbelly Perspectives, which feature tales of travels and adventures, are held on Wednesdays.

Aspen Recreation Center (ARC) - Located near the base of Aspen Highlands, this new 83,000-sq. ft. recreation facility provides a NHL sized ice rink for public ice-skating and skate rentals. The aquatic area has a 6-lane, 25-yard competitive swimming pool, and a leisure pool full of interactive water features including a two-story water slide, hot tubs, steam rooms, and locker rooms. There is also a 32-foot climbing tower and a concession stand for drinks and snacks.

Hot Air Balloon Rides - Try an early morning hot air balloon flight with Above it All or the Unicorn Balloon Company.

Aspen Art Museum- Need a dose of culture? Aspen Art Museum is recognized internationally for presenting outstanding exhibitions with a particular emphasis on contemporary art. Aspen Art Museum offers a reception and gallery tour every Thursday evening and free admission on Fridays.

Spas - How about a relaxing day at the spa? Visit the Spa at the Snowmass Club, Aspen Club & Spa, O2 or Remède at the St. Regis for a full day of sublime pampering. All around Aspen, there are many beauty shops offering waxing, facials, manicures and pedicures including the Cos Bar, Lather and Red Door Salon.

Aspen Back and Body, formerly the Aspen Back Institute, has expanded its operation to The Snowmass Club this season. The new 1,000 square foot facility, located on the main level of the Snowmass Club offers intense programs of physical therapy, exercise, stretching and deep tissue massage intended to help clients relieve chronic back pain, avoid future injury and surgery, and maintain wellness.  Their specialist practitioners including chiropractors, physical therapists, personal trainers and massage therapists administer customized treatments to fulfill each client's specific needs. Aspen Back and Body is open to the public.  Reservations may be made by calling (970) 920-7772.