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Aspen Mountain Tours

Take a guided orientation tour of Aspen Mountain that maps out intermediate terrain, shares the mountain’s story and gets you skiing smart.

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Ambassador Tours

Get to know Aspen Mountain like the locals do with our community ambassadors. Ambassadors lead tours every day on Aspen Mountain.

In addition to FREE orientation tours, they offer information on terrain and facilities as well as free coffee in the morning. If you have any questions, our ambassadors can provide information about Aspen, Snowmass and the Roaring Fork Valley on and off the slopes.

Times & Locations

  • Ambassador Tours: 11am and 1pm (meet at the top of the mountain at Guest Services Center)

  • Aspen History Tours: Aspen Snowmass Ambassadors lead fascinating tours with training from the Aspen Historical Society. The tours give insight into the vibrant mining and ski history lying beneath your skis as you tour Aspen Mountain (Fridays 11am & 1pm). Meets at the top of the mountain at the Guest Services Center. To learn more click HERE.

Tours serve as an orientation to the mountain on intermediate runs and take one to two hours. They are ideal for those who have never been to Aspen Mountain or returning visitors who need a refresher. All skiers must be an intermediate level or better to join.


single skier carves under the aspen gondola during first tracks

First Tracks Aspen

Start the day ahead of everyone else with guided access to the mountain at its freshest—whether that’s soft powder, crisp corduroy, or simply untouched terrain. Offered daily beginning December 6. Meet on the east side of the Silver Queen Gondola by 8:10am.

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Aspen Center For Environmental Studies Tours

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ACES Snowshoe Tour

Weave in and out of serene spruce and fir forests as you take in Aspen's majestic vistas from Richmond Ridge with a knowledgeable Naturalist on this two-hour guided snowshoe tour. Learn about wildlife in winter, tracking, mountain ecology, Aspen history, avalanches, and winter habitats.

  • Every day at 10am and 1pm. Meet the guide at the top of Aspen Mountain, in front of the gondola. Snowshoe tours begin on December 15.

  • Limited to 15 people.

  • Purchase tickets at any lift ticket office.

  • Please arrive at the gondola 30 minutes before the tour for ticket purchase and gondola ride.

  • Prices: $85 Adults, $63 Youth (7-17) and Seniors (65+)

  • Price includes gondola ride, snowshoes, knowledgeable guide, and basic snowshoeing instruction.

  • Minimum age for the tour is 7 years old.

Approximately 2.5 miles round trip. Tours take place on gentle terrain and are held at a leisurely pace.

Warm boots, winter clothing, sunscreen, and water are strongly recommended.

Ages 7 and up.

Reservations required.

Call ACES during open hours (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) with any questions 970-925-5756.