Aspen Logo
Aspen Logo

Snowmass Mountain Tours

Explore Snowmass with a guided mountain tour that shows off the terrain, history and best ways to enjoy your day on the slopes.

View of snowmass ski resort through snowy trees on a winter evening, sun sets over ski runs

Ambassador Tours

Get to know Snowmass inside and out with our community ambassadors.

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

  • 11am (meet slopeside at the end of the Snowmass Mall by the trail map)

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 that location or returning visitors who need a refresher. All skiers must be intermediate level or better to join.


two skiers carve down an empty run during first tracks at snowmass

First Tracks Snowmass

Be first to whatever the mountain delivers—boot-deep powder, fresh corduroy, or untouched morning snow. Strong intermediate and advanced skiers and riders can join our guides for a pre-public-hours run every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting December 15. Meet at Elk Camp Gondola by 8:00am ready to load.

Learn More

Aspen Center For Environmental Studies Tours

Learn more

ACES Ski Tour

Drop in at the Wapiti Wildlife Center at the top of Elk Camp lift and ski a run with a knowledgeable Naturalist from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. Take a free tour and learn about our high-alpine environment — wildlife in winter, tracking, avalanches, winter habitats and other interesting signs of life that go unseen during your skiing experience!

For more information, click here.
  • December 2022 - April 2023: Daily 11am and 1pm
  • Lift ticket and ski/snowboard gear required
  • Tours are free and take 45 minutes
  • Minimum age: 7 years old
  • Intermediate skiing ability is required
  • No reservations necessary
  • Questions? Call ACES during open hours (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm) with any questions 970-925-5756.

Wapiti Wildlife Center is open to the public every day as well. Come warm up, explore the center and learn about the different animals living in the mountains around us.

ACES Snowshoe Tour

Weave in and out of serene spruce and fir forests as you take in majestic views along a babbling creek at Snowmass with a knowledgeable Naturalist on this guided snowshoe tour. Learn about wildlife in winter, tracking, mountain ecology, Aspen history, avalanches, and winter habitats.

  • Every day at 10am and 1pm. Meet in the Snowmass Mall, in front of the Elk Camp 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.