Aspen Mountain Summer Activities

Gondola Information

Silver Queen Gondola on Aspen Mountain

Ride the Silver Queen Gondola 2.5 miles from the heart of Aspen to the 11,212-foot summit of Aspen Mountain. Capture spectacular panoramic views of the Elk Mountain Range, dine at the Sundeck and participate in various activities.

Min. Age:	None
Ride Length:	18 minutes
Aspen 2010 Operation:	Weekends: May 29 - 31, June 5 - 6, June 12 – 13 Daily: June 18-September 6 Weekends: September 4 - 5, September 11 - 12, September 18 - 19, September 25 - 26, and October 2 - 3
2010 advance purchase single day rates:	Adult: $19 Youth 13-17: $11 Children 4-12: $6 Children 3 & under: FREE Senior 70 & over: $14 * Tickets are available in 1 day iterations only for both Snowmass and Aspen Mountain. You must specify which mountain when ordering. This pricing is for advance purchase through Stay Aspen Snowmass. Day of window pricing will be higher.
2010 advance purchase two mountain/7 day rates:	Adult: $29 Youth 13-17: $19 Children 4-12: $14 Children 3 & under: FREE Senior 70 & over: $23 Family Package (2 adults & 2 youth): $79 * 7-day passes are picture passes valid for 7 consecutive days from the first use. Passes are available for use at both Snowmass and Aspen Mountain. This pricing is for advance purchase through Stay Aspen Snowmass. Day of window pricing will be higher.
Hours:	10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last ride down 4:30 p.m.)

Activities on Aspen Mountain

Activies' information is subject to change

SUNDECK RESTAURANT:

Located at the top of Aspen Mountain, the Sundeck restaurant offers a full lunch menu with grilled items, fresh sandwiches, vegetarian dishes, homemade pizza, salads, wok selections (on weekends), desserts and beverages. Relax outside on the sun-filled deck and enjoy the spectacular views. Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

ALPINE SIGHTSEEING & HIKING:

The top of Aspen Mountain is a gateway to some of Colorado's best alpine hiking and walking trails. Choose from easy self-guided strolls to more ambitious treks. Please refer to map on inside front cover of this brochure for details. FREE!

ACES GUIDED NATURE WALKS:

Enjoy a FREE 45-minute walk with a naturalist from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. Offered daily on the hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at the top of the Silver Queen Gondola. (June 18 - September 6, 2010)

DISC GOLF:

Play the world's highest official disc golf course - it's a hike and a game in one fun outing. Offered daily. FREE! (June 18 - September 6, 2010)

SATURDAY CLASSICAL MUSIC:

Take in the beauty as students of the world-renowned Aspen Music Festival perform a repertoire of their own choosing. FREE performances begin at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. (July 3 - August 14, 2010)

BLUEGRASS SUNDAYS:

Enjoy FREE performances by top bluegrass musicians from around Colorado and the country. Concerts are held from noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays and Saturday, July 3 (no concert on July 4).

• June 20 - The New Families
• June 27 - Frying Pan Bluegrass Band
• July 3 - The Two Man Gentleman Band
• July 11 - Spring Creek
• July 18 - Missed the Boat
• July 25 - Sweet Sunny South
• August 1 - Defiance Stringband
• August 8 - Head for the Hills
• August 15 - The Ackermans
• August 22 - Blue Canyon Boys
• August 29 - Flying Dogs
• September 5 - Loose Cannon Blue Grass

More Free Kid's Activities

Kids' Activities
Day of Week	Event	Time
Monday	ACES kids program with live animals	11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Tuesday	The Jammin' Jim Show with a juggling workshop	11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Wednesday	Kite Building/Flying ($10)	11:00 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Thursday	The Jammin' Jim Show with a juggling workshop	11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Friday	Storytelling with Spellbinders	11:00 am and 1:00 pm

More Information

Summer mountain activities are subject to change. Please click these links for more information on the Latest activities on Aspen Mountain and the Latest activities on Snowmass Mountain