Aspen Colorado Events Guide

Aspen Events

Winter Activities
One of the most popular downhill ski destinations in the United States, Aspen has four main ski areas: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. They are all run by the Aspen Ski Company and have interchangeable lift tickets and free shuttle service.

Aspen Mountain, known locally as Ajax, is for intermediate to experienced skiers only and has recently been opened to snowboarders. There are eight lifts, including the high-speed Silver Queen gondola.

Aspen Highlands has 115 trails and is located just north of town. This mountain offers slopes suitable for beginners to expert skiers with some excellent extreme skiing runs.

Buttermilk is a great ski slope for beginners and families, as well as snowboarders, with an excellent "learn to ski" program.

Snowmass is the tallest mountain at 12, 510 feet and has 84 trails served by 20 lifts. It is suitable for beginners through experts and snowboarders. Snowmass Village is a self-contained resort with condominiums, several restaurants, and the Snowmass Village Mall. It is located 10 miles from Aspen.

Aspen Skiing Company
800.525.6200
www.aspensnowmass.com

For snow reports:
970.925.1221

Cross-Country Skiing
There is a free 80-mile groomed Nordic trail system that runs thoughout the Aspen/Snowmass area. For information contact: 

Aspen Cross-Country Center
970.925.2135

Snowmass Touring Center
970.923.3148

Guided Tours
For guided cross-country skiing contact:

Aspen Alpine Guides
970.925.6618
www.aspenalpineguides.com

Blazing Adventures
800.282.7238
www.blazingadventures.com

Dogsledding
Dogsledding Snowmass Village offers Alaskan dogsled rides every day during the winter months. The two-hour trip includes a three course lunch at Krabloonik Restaurant. There is also a two-hour twilight ride that includes a complimentary four-course dinner. Reservations are highly recommended.

Krabloonik Restaurant and Kennels
4250 Divide Road
Snowmass Village, CO
970.923-3953

Ice Skating
For information on ice-skating contact:

Aspen Ice Garden
233 W. Hyman, Aspen
970.920.5141


Winter Festivals
Aspen Winterskol Carnival - mid to late January
Snowmass Mardi Gras - late February or early March


Summer Activities
There are several shops that have information on bicycle rentals.

Aspen Sports
408 E. Cooper Avenue
970.924.6331

The Hub
315 E. Hyman Avenue
970.925.7970

Aspen Belo Bike Shop
465 N. Mill Street
888.925.1495

Blazing Adventures
P.O. Box 5068, Snowmass
800.282.7238

Rock Climbing
For information on paragliding, rock climbing, and high country treks.

Aspen Expeditions
970.925.7625

White Water Rafting
For white-water rafting enthusiasts, Colorado Riff-Raft has half and full day rafting from family float trips through extreme rapids excursions for the adrenaline junkie.

Colorado Riff Raft
555 E. Durant Avenue
800.759.3939

Horseback Riding
The Aspen/Snowmass area has many qualified outfitters for all types of horseback riding.

Snowmass Mountain Outfitters
Snowmass, CO
970.923.8647

1st Fun Vacations Horseback Riding Central Reservations
Aspen, CO
800.920.4386

H 2 J Riding School
34700 Highway 82
Aspen, CO
970.923.9297

Snowmass Falls Outfitters
11500 Snowmass Creek Road
Snowmass, CO
970.923.6343

Roaring Fork River
The Roaring Fork River is a great place for beginners to try their new fishing poles as well as the experienced angler. Guides are available from Snowmass Village or Aspen.

Aspen Flyfishing
Aspen, CO
970.920.6886

Aspen Trout Guides
Aspen, CO
970.920.1222

Aspen Outfitting
Aspen, CO
970.925.7875

Snowmass Mountain Outfitters
Snowmass, CO
970.923.8647

Golf
There are several golf courses, both public and private, in the Aspen/Snowmass area.

Aspen Golf and Tennis Club
public, 18-hole regulation
3995 Highway 82
Aspen, CO
970.925.2145

Maroon Creek Club
private, 18-hole regulation
010 Club Circle Road
Aspen, CO
970.920.1533

River Valley Ranch
public, 18-hole, award-winning
303 River Valley Ranch Drive
Carbondale, CO
970.963.3625