SCENIC CHAIRLIFT RIDES: Ride the Burlingame chairlift and enjoy breathtaking views of Snowmass and the surrounding valley. This double-seat chairlift takes a scenic route from the Snowmass Village Mall to mid-mountain. At the top, you'll find great views, a free disc golf course and access to many trails for hiking and biking. Bicycles may be taken on the lift at no additional charge. Take the chairlift up and hike or bike back down.
Dates: 
Wednesdays through Sundays
June 24 - September 7
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last ride down 4:15 p.m.)
Cost:
Adults ages 18-69: $10
Youth/child ages 7-17: $6
Kids ages 6 & under: FREE
Seniors 70+: $6
Where: Burlingame is located off Fanny Hill on Snowmass (end of Snowmass Village Mall). Tickets can be purchased at the Snowmass Ticket Pavilion.
FREE parking is available at the base village garage all summer. Through Labor Day, the Sky Cab gondola will run daily between base village and upper Snowmass Village from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Sky Cab is FREE!
Family/Other Activities on Snowmass
Summer of Free Music
Don't miss family-friendly Thursdays at Snowmass! The fun kicks off at base village with FREE live music, face painting, arts & crafts for kids, and FREE sand volleyball & horseshoes, then moves up the mountain via the FREE Sky Cab gondola to a FREE outdoor concert on Fanny Hill. Kids ages 4-10 can hang at Movie Night at the Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center for just $25, and enjoy dinner & a movie while grown-ups enjoy the concert. Call 970-923-8733 for more info about Movie Night, and click here for the Fanny Hill concert lineup.
Mountain Biking via the Burlingame chairlift
Snowmass is a mountain biker's paradise! The Burlingame lift takes you and your equipment up the mountain where you will discover trails of every level. Snowmass offers something for everyone, with a varied amount of cross-country trails and numerous downhill tracks, on singletrack or jeep roads. Rent at Four-Mountain Sports on the Snowmass Village Mall - click here to receive 20% off bike rentals! Mountain, downhill, cruisers, road and kids bikes are all available. Snowmass is also mountainboard friendly.
Run & Gun Paintball
Snowmass offers an outdoor paintball course at the top of the Burlingame chairlift for children ages 8 and older and adults. Special group rates and packages available. Design your own group experience for birthdays, private parties, corporate team building, special events and more. Available Friday, Saturday, Sunday or by appointment for private groups of 10 or more. $49/person includes equipment and one round of paint (200 balls). Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Call 877-282-7736 or 970-923-1227. Sorry, children under age 8 are not permitted.
Kids' Trout Fishing
Join our experienced guides for the thrill of landing a Rocky Mountain rainbow trout. Trips are offered daily at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. June 1- September 6, 2009. Each private guided trip is approximately three hours in total length and includes transportation, all equipment, professional fishing guide, snacks and drinks for up to four people for $219. Each additional person is $34 (up to six). Sorry, children under age 4 are not permitted. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Call 877-282-7736 or 970-923-1227.
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Lofty, panoramic views of the Elk Mountains and glimpses
of the local wildlife make this a truly spectacular adventure.
Ballooning is available year-round, with each season holding its
own unique allure. Prices vary by package. Call Above It All Balloon Company, 970-963-6148 or Unicorn Balloon, 970-925-5752.
ACES Guided On-Mountain Nature Walks/Hikes at Snowmass
A naturalist from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies will guide you on a beautiful hike with fantastic views of Snowmass Village and surrounding areas. Offered daily at 10 a.m. (nature walk) and 1 p.m. (nature hike or walk, depending on group interest). Meet at the Information Desk in the Snowmass Ticket Pavilion. Lift ticket is required for hikes. FREE!
Storytelling & Sing-A-Long Under the Stars
Join master storytellers and croonin' cowboys as they bring the West to life in this cozy early evening activity for families. Enjoy well-known camp songs and interactive tall tales. Light refreshments served. Every Wednesday June 24 - August 26 from 5-6 p.m., FREE & all ages welcome! Call 1-800-SNOWMASS for more information.
Click here to learn more about summer gondola rides on Aspen Mountain. And don't forget to check-out Aspen/Snowmass on-mountain
children's summer programs!
Winter
