Aspen Skiing Co. and the town of Snowmass are one step closer to transforming Snowmass Ski Area into a summer adventure center.

At a Snowmass Town Council meeting Monday, the elected officials approved a first reading of the ordinance detailing Skico’s intended summer uses and development on the mountain.

The ordinance also included plans to replace the ski patrol hut that’s located at the top of the Sam’s Knob lift with a new and improved patrol facility.

Skico hopes to commence construction of the new summer attractions, which include an alpine coaster, canopy tour, ropes course and a climbing wall, by June. Continue Reading