Alpine and Cross Country Skiing
With everything from glades and bowls to cliffs, chutes and groomers, the Snowmass Colorado ski resort features 3,128 acres of ski terrain, 90 runs and 23 lifts — adding up to miles of fun for beginner, intermediate and expert Alpine skiers.
Cross Country Skiing offers a chance to discover the area from a different viewpoint, whether you go on or off a prepared trail. Try prepared trails on the Aspen Golf Course, along the Maroon Creek or at the Ashcroft Ski Touring Center — or enjoy the peacefulness of a day skiing in the backwoods. The Snowmass Club Cross Country Center offers 80 kilometers of groomed tracks free of charge.
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Backcountry Skiing
Take a hut trip in the backcountry, skiing to an alpine chalet that welcomes you with a wood-burning stove and all the accoutrements you need to be comfortable. Try the Alfred Braun system of six huts connecting Crested Butte and Aspen, or a variety of 10th Mountain Division huts, ranging from cabins located within a few miles of a trailhead, to backcountry shelters that are many miles from any other signs of civilization.
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Snowboarding
Snowmass has become a snowboarder's paradise, with 78 snowboarding trails and two halfpipes (including North America's longest halfpipe), acres of terrain-park features and some of the best expert slopes in the valley. Visit the home mountain of Gretchen Bleiler, the 2006 Winter Olympic Games Silver Medalist in Women’s Halfpipe and the 2005 X Games Women’s Halfpipe Champion. Check out Snowmass and see why Gretchen rides this mountain!
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Ballooning
Soar over the spectacular Colorado Rocky Mountains in a hot air balloon and experience panoramic views of the rugged landscape, 14,000-foot peaks and wildlife in the alpine meadows below. You can go ballooning year round, with each season presenting its own unique allure.
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The Crystal Palace
Laugh non-stop at Aspen’s original comedy fest, a gourmet dinner theater that begins with a sumptuous meal served by professional actors, followed by a hilarious revue of today’s headlines — where no topic is sacred and no public figure is safe.
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Mountain Biking and Boarding at the Resort
Snowmass welcomes mountain bikes, mountain scooters and mountain boards. The Burlingame Lift will transport you and your equipment up the mountain, where you can discover miles of trails of every kind — from gentle roads to challenging singletracks.
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Cycling, Road and Mountain
Backcountry roads and trails traverse the entire Aspen/Snowmass area, including a path that links Aspen and Snowmass, taking you through pastoral ranchlands and aspen-lined mountain settings.
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Hiking
Experience the high country’s breathtaking beauty on foot. Whether you’re looking for a casual stroll or a tough uphill climb, the Aspen/Snowmass area offers trails of all types. Plan your trip from mid-July to mid-August and catch the high alpine meadows with the wildflowers in full bloom.
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Golfing
Voted “Best New Course” by Colorado Golf Magazine, the 18-hole, par-72 Snowmass Club Golf Course boasts 7,008 yards designed by Jim Engh. Amenities at this semi-private course include a learning center, practice area, clubhouse and the Black Saddle Bar & Grille. Five other golf courses are within a 45-minute drive.
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Whitewater Rafting
Whether you’re looking for a calm day on easy, gentle Class I water, or an exhilarating trip down powerful and intense Class IV rapids, you’ll find half-day and full-day trips of all levels on the Roaring Fork, Arkansas and Colorado rivers. Whitewater rafting is one of our most popular summer activities. The resort’s outfitter has years of experience and is located across the street from Stonebridge Inn.
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Fly Fishing
Experience the thrilling art of casting for cutthroat trout in the Aspen/Snowmass area’s streams, nearby alpine lakes and the Frying Pan and Roaring Fork rivers. If you’ve never fly fished before, local companies offer overnight and 1-1/2 day trips that will teach you what you need to know and take you where the fishing’s good.
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Horseback Riding
Take a guided horseback tour across Snowmass Mountain, giving you the opportunity to explore aspen forests and wildflower meadows and see exquisite views of the Roaring Fork Valley and Mt. Daly. Half-day, full-day and overnight trips are available through a variety of outfitters. Old timers say it’s the way to see the mountains!
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