Our Favorite Free Summer Activities in Snowmass

A Memorable, Seamless Trip Without Breaking the Bank

While Snowmass is not a free vacation, it offers plenty of opportunities to spend less so that you can focus on more quality time. Check out some of our favorite cost-free activities:

80+ miles of Hiking & Biking

The hiking and biking in Snowmass is so unique we have a website dedicated to each for you to use as a resource. HikeSnowmass.com and BikeSnowmass.com will help you pick and choose where you want to go based on your skill level, the type of trail you want to hike/ride and all the other essential information needed, such as parking info and town maps.

Events

Free events are a big part of Snowmass' character in the summer. From legendary events like the Snowmass Balloon Festival to weekly on-goings like Friday on the Mall, you're sure to find an enjoyable event at no cost.

A long-time Snowmass tradition for locals and visitors alike, the Snowmass Free Concert Series hosts open-air Thursday night concerts slopeside on Fanny Hill.

Transportation

You don’t need a car, or even an Uber, when you’re in Snowmass. The Snowmass Village Shuttles provides free service to almost any location in the Village, including the Snowmass Center (grocery store), Snowmass Recreation Center, Base Village and the Snowmass Mall. Want to pop into Aspen? Free RFTA (Roaring Fork Transportation Authority) buses to Aspen depart every 30 minutes from the Snowmass Mall or Base Village. The Snowmass Village Shuttle's website helps you find your route based on where you're staying and you can find Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley bus information at RFTA.com.

Anderson Ranch

Both an international arts center and a beloved community resource, Anderson Ranch welcomes art students and art enthusiasts of all ages―from beginners to leading artists of our time. Some of our favorite free events include the Visiting Artist Program, the guest faculty lectures, and Lunchtime Auctionettes. Learn more at AndersonRanch.org.

ACES Naturalist-Guided Ice Age Hike

Adding to our unique Ice Age history, Aspen Center for Environmental Science takes guests on a guided hike of the actual site. Learn about Snowmass’ huge Ice Age fossil discovery, and see where thousands of mammoth and mastodon bones were found, on a guided Ice Age Discovery Hike. Learn more at AspenNature.org.