Aspen Mountain Summer Activities
Aspen, CO
June 13- October 5, 2008
June 13- October 5, 2008
Gondola Information
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 |
| 2008 Weekend Operation: | September 6 - 7, 13 - 14, 20 - 21, 27 - 38, & October 4 - 5 |
| 2008 Daily Operation: | June 13 - September 1 |
| 2008 rates: | Adult: $23 on weekdays and $26 on weekends Youth 13-17: $17 on weekdays and $20 on weekends Children 4-12: $11.50 on weekdays and $14.50 on weekends Children 3 & under: FREE Senior 70 & over: $17 on weekdays and $20 on weekends |
| 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 14 - September 1)
- 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 13 - September 1)
- 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. (June 28 - August 16)
- 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. (June 15
- August 31)
- June 15 - Jayme Stone
- June 22 - Stanleytones
- June 29 - Lone Pine Bluegrass Band
- July 6 - Jimmy Ibbotson
- July 13 - Greensky
- July 20 - Frying Pan Bluegrass
- July 27 - Ackermans
- Aug 3 - Grass it Up
- Aug 10 - K.C. & Sharon
- Aug 17 - Flying Dog Blue Grass Band
- Aug 24 - Mountain Jumpers
- Aug 31 - Greencards
- YOGA HIKES:
- This popular program combines intermediate backcountry hikes followed by an hour of open-air Hatha yoga at the top of Aspen Mountain. Offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. Meet at the bottom of the gondola at 10 a.m. $54 includes gondola ride. Reservations required - call 970-923-1227. (July 1 - August 29).
- CLIMBING WALL:
- Test your agility on the rock-climbing wall. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $8/one session, $12/two sessions, $50/ten sessions. (June 13 - September 1).
- EUROBUNGY TRAMPOLINE:
- The world of extreme sports introduces this hybrid of the trampoline. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $12/session. Open daily (June 13 - September 1)
- OBSTACLE COURSE:
- Check out this course full of natural and manmade obstacles. Open daily. FREE! (June 13 - September 1)
- SILVER NUGGET DIG:
- Dig in the mining sandbox to uncover nuggets of all shapes and sizes. Open daily. FREE! (June 13- September 1)
More Free Kid's Activities
Kids' Activities Day of Week Event Time Monday Scavenger Hunt / Arts & Crafts 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Tuesday The Jammin' Jim Show with a juggling workshop 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Wednesday Cooking classes ($9) 11:00 am Wednesday Arts & Crafts 1:00 pm Thursday The Jammin' Jim Show with a juggling workshop 11:00 am and 1:00 pm Friday Storytelling with Spellbinders 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
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