Pristine Colorado Horseback Riding
Snowmass Village, CO
June to September
June to September
Buttermilk Ski Area
| Min. Age: | 7 years old |
| Length: | 1 1/2 hour, 2 hours, or 3 hours |
| Season: | June - October |
| 2008 rates: | $60 per rider - One & Half Hour Ride $70 per rider - Two Hour Ride $75 per rider - Two Hour Ride plus picnic lunch $90 per rider - Three Hour Ride $95 per rider - Three Hour Ride plus picnic lunch |
| Location: | Buttermilk Mountain (Base) |
| Time: | 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm (lunch
ride leaves at 11:00 am) All rides meet a half an hour before scheduled ride time |
Crown Ride
Explore the Crown with great views of Mt. Sopris, the Elk Range, and Down Valley. This ride is beautiful in the Spring for seeing snow-capped Sopris Mountain and in the Fall for seeing a spectacular palette of fall colors..| Min. Age: | 7 years old |
| Length: | 2 hours or Half Day |
| Season: | May & September |
| 2008 rates: | $70 per rider - Two Hour Ride $130 per rider - 1/2 Day Ride |
| Location: | Meet at the City Market Parking Lot in El Jebel |
| Time: | Meet a half an hour before scheduled ride time |
| Driving Directions: | At the El Jebel stoplight turn left (from Aspen) or right (from Carbondale and Glenwood Springs). At the "T" make a left onto East Valley Rd. Stay Left and continue to the City Market Grocery store parking lot. There will be a horse trailer at the far end of the parking lot. Your guide will be there to greet you. You'll then follow him/her to the trailhead. |
Half Day Backcountry Tours
These rides are geared towards those that are looking for more of a backcountry experience with tremendous scenery. We'll take you into the more remote wilderness areas. Ride through aspen groves and pines forests to spectacular 360 degree views. These Colorado horseback riding tours include a leisurely lunch stop.Buttermilk Meadows
Starts at the base of the Tiehack Lift on Buttermilk Mountain. This is a beautiful backcountry ride with great views of Pyramid Peak. Ride through the aspen groves and pine forest on the Government Trail; continue up through Buttermilk Meadows for an unbelievable view during lunch.| Min. Age: | 7 years old |
| Length: | 4 hours |
| Season: | June to September |
| 2008 rates: | $130 per rider |
| Location: | Buttermilk Mountain: At base of the Tiehack Lift |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm All rides meet 45 minutes before scheduled ride time |
| Driving Directions: | From Aspen: Hwy 82 West 1 mile, go
over the Maroon Creek Bridge. Take the next right (Stage Rd), then take
another immediate right to go through the under pass to the stop sign Turn
right (Tiehack Rd) and follow road to Tiehack Lift Parking Lot. ( lot will
be on the right) From Down Valley: take Highway 82 towards Aspen Airport. Go past airport, Buttermilk Ski area and Inn at Aspen. Watch for sign to turn right onto Tiehack Rd. Follow Tiehack Rd to base of Tiehack lift parking lot. (lot will be on your right). |
Hunter Creek
Starts in the old mining town of Lenado and continues past Van Horn Park for lunch.A GREAT backcountry ride with breathtaking, panoramic views of Aspen, Hunter Creek and the Maroon Bells. You can choose to take a Half Day Ride or a Full Day Ride.
| Min. Age: | Half Day: 7 years old Full Day: TBD |
| Length: | Half Day: 4 hours Full Day: 6 1/2 hours |
| Season: | June to September |
| 2008 rates: | Half Day: $130 per rider (lunch included) Full Day: $155 per rider |
| Location: | Aspen Village: At the Phillips 66 |
| Time: | Half Day: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Full Day: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm All rides meet an hour before scheduled ride time |
| Driving Directions: | From Aspen / Snowmass: Take
Highway 82 West to Aspen Village /Phillips 66. Turn left at Aspen Village
traffic light. Your guide with horse trailer will be right at the entrance
to the Fire Station. Sign in and follow him/her to the trailhead From Glenwood: Take Highway 82 East towards Aspen. Meet at the Phillips 66 / Aspen Village. (8.3 miles from the Basalt traffic light) You'll see a Phillips 66 on your right after you come out of the canyon. Turn right at the traffic light for Aspen Village / Phillips 66. You'll see your guide with the horse trailer right near the entrance to the fire station. Sign in and follow him/ her to the trailhead. |
1/2 Day Maroon Valley
Explore one of the most beautiful Mountains in North America.Enjoy a leisurely-guided ride thru the famous Maroon Valley and the East Maroon Creek. Your horse will take you through shady aspen groves, meadows of wildflowers then past beaver ponds on Maroon Creek . Great views of Pyramid Peak and the Bells!
| Min. Age: | 7 years old |
| Length: | 4 hours |
| Season: | June to September |
| 2008 rates: | $165 per rider |
| Location: | Aspen Recreation Center parking lot |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm All rides meet an hour before scheduled ride time |
| Driving Directions: | From Aspen - Hwy 82 West,
enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maroon Creek Rd / Aspen
Highlands. Go 1 mile past the school zone. Rec Center will be on you right.
Look for a horse trailer and someone in a cowboy hat. From Glenwood - Hwy 82 East towards Aspen. Pass Aspen airport. Enter roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Maroon Creek Rd / Aspen Highlands. Go 1 mile just past school zone. Rec Center will be on your right. Look for a horse trailer and someone with a cowboy hat. |
Overnight Base Camp
| Min. Age: | 7 years old |
| Length: | 2 days & 1 night minimum |
| Season: | June to September |
| 2008 rates: | $220 per day / adult $175 per day / 12 years old or under |
| Location: | TBA |
| Time: | 8:00 am - 11:00 am the next day All rides meet an hour before scheduled ride time |
