Nothing compares to Aspen in the summertime, when the resort comes alive with outdoor adventure, wildflower blossoms and endless sunshine. There is something for every taste, age and ability. For information, ideas or reservations for any of the activities listed below, please contact our hotel concierge.

Outdoor Adventures Summer

Golf
The Snowmass Club golf course—an 18-hole, par-72 courses designed by award-winning architect, Jim Engh—offers fun and challenging holes for golfers of all abilities. The semi-private club features a learning center, practice area and clubhouse with full-service restaurant and bar. Call 800-525-0710 for information on greens fees and tee times.

The Aspen Golf & Tennis Club
An 18-hole, par-72 course with numerous water features and impressive views of the surrounding Maroon Bells and Continental Divide. Call 970-925-2145 for information on greens fees and tee times.

Whitewater Rafting
Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting or kayaking on the crystal clear waters that pour from the spine of the Rockies. From lazy floats to mild rapids to wild whitewater, there is something for all ages and fitness levels. Full- and half-day trips allow you to discover Aspen’s beautiful Roaring Fork River, the renowned Arkansas River and the mighty Colorado River as it winds through majestic Glenwood Canyon.  

Hot-air Ballooning
Watch the sun flood the valley and bathe the surrounding Elk Mountain peaks in morning light from the basket of a hot-air balloon. Soar above the treetops through this stunning valley, and then complete your adventure with a champagne toast and fresh pastries.

Fishing
Beginners and experienced anglers alike will enjoy discovering the gold medal trout waters of the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers, long considered some of the best fishing waters in the Rocky Mountains. Local outfitters offer everything from casting

Aspen, Colorado Winter Activities

Aspen’s seemingly endless outdoor adventures and activities—ranging from skiing and snowshoeing to sleigh rides and ice skating—offer something for guests of all ages. For information, activity ideas or reservations for any of the activities listed below, please contact the concierge.

Outdoor Adventures Winter

Ski and Snowboard Schools
Aspen/Snowmass’ excellent ski and snowboard school programs offer superb instruction in alpine skiing, snowboarding, children's lessons and adaptive techniques. With more than 1,200 professional instructors from across the globe, Aspen/Snowmass has a program and an instructor to suit every age, ability and interest.

Snowshoeing
Discover Aspen’s scenic backcountry on a guided snowshoe tour, led by naturalists from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. On the tour, you’ll weave in and out of spruce-fir forests and along a babbling creek while your guide teaches you about the animals that inhabit the Rocky Mountains in winter. Guided tours include lift tickets, snacks, warm drinks, snowshoe rentals, guides and basic instruction. For more information, call 970-925-5756.

If you’d rather explore Aspen Mountain on your own, strap on a pair of snowshoes, grab a trail map and set off into the woods, up the mountain or along a mountaintop ridge. Or enjoy the more than 80 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails that make up the Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System, which links the towns of Aspen and Snowmass via the Owl Creek Trail.

Cross-country Skiing
Aspen and Snowmass—with over 80 kilometers of groomed trails—have one of the largest free groomed Nordic trail systems in North America. The one-of-a-kind Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System, which links two Aspen and Snowmass Village via the Owl Creek Trail, meanders across quiet meadows and through secluded wooden areas while crossing three distinct valleys. Instruction, guides and rentals are