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Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure awaits in Snowmass no matter the season. Winter, Summer, or Fall, nature awaits just outside your doorstep. From skiing and snowmobiling in winter to biking and rafting in summer, there's always a new trail, river, run or ride waiting for you.

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Outdoor Adventure FAQs

Are there guided outdoor adventure experiences?

Yes! You can join guided hikes or snowshoe excursions with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES), or take an Ice Age Explorer Tour to learn about the area’s prehistoric discoveries. For adaptive recreation, Challenge Aspen offers inclusive outdoor adventures like adaptive skiing, cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Book a guided hike at the Maroon Bells, a jeep tour, a fly fishing excursion, or a snowmobile expedition with Blazing Adventures.

What’s the best way to enjoy the mountains if I’m not skiing, hiking, or biking?

Winter:Take a scenic gondola ride and enjoy lunch at the Elk Camp Restaurant and a ride of the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster. For a unique winter offering on select nights at Elk Camp, enjoy dinner, tubing, and the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster during Ullr Nights. Go ice skating at The Rink in Base Village or take a stroll on the Snowmass Golf Course. You can also join a guided snowshoe tour or simply relax by the fire pits with free s’mores.


Summer: Take a scenic gondola ride up to Elk Camp, where you’ll find the Lost Forest — complete with climbing walls, a ropes course, and the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster. You can also book rafting, horseback riding, jeeping and fly fishing excursions through local outfitter Blazing Adventures. Or simply enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine al fresco on one of Snowmass’ many patios.

Are there family friendly outdoor adventures?

Families love the Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center, the Snowmass Recreation Center pool, and easy trails like the Nature Trail. The Collective Snowmass hosts storytime, crafts, and a unique Game Lounge. Kids love to play soccer and giant Jenga on The Rink, also the home of outdoor Movies Under the Stars in the summer and free ice skating in the winter. Even little ones can enjoy snowshoeing or building snowmen along Labrador Lane on the Snowmass Golf Course.

When’s the best time in Snowmass to enjoy the outdoors?

Spring, Summer, and Fall each bring their own magic to the outdoors in Snowmass Village, making it a true multi-season destination for adventure seekers and relaxation lovers alike. Learn about each season.

Can you hike in the winter in Snowmass?

Winter hiking in Snowmass is a hidden gem. The Rim Trail South to Spiral Point offers sweeping views of Mount Daly, while the Tom Blake Trail provides a more challenging web of routes through snow-dusted aspen groves. For something gentler, the Snowmass Club Golf Course trails are perfect for a peaceful winter walk, as is the Ditch Trail, alongside the ski area.

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