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Summer Sightseeing Tickets

Let our gondolas and chairlifts deliver you to incredible views, delicious outdoor meals, unique on-mountain events, and a season full of discovery.

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Gondola on Snowmass Mountain in summertime

Snowmass Summer 2025 Dates

Daily: June 21–Sept.1; Weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): September: 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28. Please note Elk Camp Chair will close for the season on August 3rd for construction. The Elk Camp Gondola will remain in operation.

Aspen Mountain Summer 2025 Dates 

Memorial Day Weekend: May 24–26; Weekends (Sat. Sun.): June 1, 7-8, 14-15; Daily: June 21-Sept. 1; Weekends (Fri. Sat. Sun.): September: 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, October 3-5.

Explore a different side of Aspen Snowmass come summertime—when our four mountains are covered in wildflowers and hiking trails. Hop on a gondola or chairlift and let the views, flavors, and fun unfold all summer long.

2025 Summer Season Operating Hours

  • Aspen Mountain: 10am to 4pm (last ride down at 4:30pm)
  • Snowmass: Gondola: 10am 5pm (last ride down at 5pm), Elk Camp Chair: 10.30am– 4:00 pm (last ride down 4:00 pm)



Single-Ride Sightseeing Ticket

Single-Ride Sightseeing Ticket: $37 Includes one ride up and down on either Aspen Mountain's Silver Queen gondola or Snowmass's Elk Camp gondola or chairlift. Sightseeing is free for children ages six & under. Tickets can be booked online, on the phone, or in person.

Sightseeing 3-Day Ticket

Sightseeing 3-Day Ticket: $46 Includes up to three days of gondola and chairlift rides on Aspen Mountain's Silver Queen gondola and Snowmass's Elk Camp gondola and chairlift. Valid up to three of seven days. Tickets can be booked online, on the phone, or in person.

Sightseeing Season Pass

Sightseeing Season Pass: $175 | Winter Passholder Discount: $88 Includes unlimited sightseeing access through the 2025 summer season. Full summer lift access on Aspen Mountain's Silver Queen gondola and Snowmass's Elk Camp gondola and chairlift. Sightseeing is free for children ages six & under. Tickets can be booked online, on the phone, or in person.

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Summer Sightseeing Tickets are refundable if unused.

Sightseeing passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.



Weather Policy
Summer weather in the Rocky Mountains is unpredictable and out of our control. As a result, we do not offer refunds due to weather impacts on our operation. Please check the forecast while planning your activities.