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ELK CAMP GONDOLA RIDES!
Offered daily, you - and your bike - can ride the Elk Camp Gondola to mid-mountain reaching nearly 10,000 feet and enjoy miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, ACES nature walks, disc golf, climbing wall, fishing and special programs offered for adults.



Buy Online & Save!
Purchase a one-day adult/senior gondola ticket or any two-mountain weekly pass online and save $5 off regular pricing! Discount not valid with any other offer. Click here to purchase NOW!

Friday through Sunday and holidays, take the Elk Camp chair to the 11,300-foot summit where you can soak up breathtaking views of the famed Maroon Bells or enjoy a hike back down the Elk Camp Gondola on our new Summit trail. After you've worked up an appetite, have lunch on-mountain at Elk Camp Café or dinner in base village at Sneaky's Tavern. Mountain bikes are available for rent at Four-Mountain Sports. And be sure to take advantage of the FREE PARKING in the base village parking garage all summer.

Closures may exist as conditions warrant. Additional fee for bike haul; see below for pricing.

Dates: 
Elk Camp Gondola
Daily: June 17 – September 5
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (last ride down 4:15 p.m.)

Elk Camp Chair
Friday through Sunday and holidays: June 24 – September 5
Monday, September 6
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last ride down 3:15 p.m.)

Sky Cab Gondola
Offers FREE rides from the bottom of Fanny Hill to the Snowmass Village Mall
June 17 - September 5, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
 

Package pricing listed above does not include tax.

*Purchase a weekly or season pass and receive unlimited rides on the Silver Queen Gondola at Aspen Mountain and Elk Camp Gondola and chairlift at Snowmass, 10% off food at the Sundeck or Elk Camp Cafe and 20% off Aspen/Snowmass merchandise at Four-Mountain Sports/D&E Ski & Snowboard Shop. Weekly passes are valid for seven days from first use.

**AVSC 6 & Under passholders are not FREE but eligible for a discount.

***FAMILY PACKAGE! Families can enjoy special pricing on the Silver Queen and Elk Camp Gondolas. $63/$63 includes two adult tickets and two youth/child tickets. Please note: family day tickets must be purchased in person at the Aspen Mountain Ticket Kiosk or at the ticket office in Snowmass base village; they are not available for purchase by phone. Click here for more info about kid-friendly activities on Aspen Mountain.

****Maroon Bells and Gondola Combo
Purchase a Gondola/Maroon Bells Combo ticket for the two most popular attractions in the Roaring Fork Valley – a ride on the Silver Queen Gondola on Aspen Mountain or Elk Camp Gondola on Snowmass AND the Maroon Bells Bus Tour. This ticket provides access to the gondola ride and the bus tour (two separate excursions). Tickets can be purchased at the Rubey Park Transit Center on Durant Avenue, the Gondola Ticket Kiosk at the base of Aspen Mountain, the ticket office adjacent to the Elk Camp Gondola at the base of Snowmass and Four-Mountain Sports at the base of Aspen Highlands. Sold alone, Maroon Bells bus tickets are $6 for adults (17-64), $4 for kids (6-16) and seniors (65+), FREE for toddlers (5 and under) and $3 for special Wednesday ticket. For more information call 877-282-7736 or 970-923-1227.

FAMILY/OTHER ACTIVITIES ON SNOWMASS

Mountain Biking via the Elk Camp Gondola! 
 The Elk Camp Gondola will take you and your bike to the beautiful midway point on the mountain where you can access more than 40 acres of trails of every level! A trail system covering 40 miles of terrain including gentle roads to challenging single track - novice riders and experts alike are sure to get their fill here. Whether you're just getting your feet wet in the world of mountain biking or looking to hone your skills in the sport, lessons are offered through Camp Aspen/Snowmass. Bikes - mountain, downhill, cruisers, performance road and kids - are available for rent at Four-Mountain Sports in base village. Click here to receive 20% off bike rentals! Bikes can only be hauled on the Elk Camp Gondola for an additional fee. Snowmass is also mountainboard friendly.

Mountain Biking 101 Clinic
Ages 16 and older!  Experience the adventures of mountain biking with our highly qualified coaching staff.  Learn the skills needed to ride mountain biking's best trails in Aspen/Snowmass.  Mountain Biking 101 is designed for the beginner mountain biker and includes cross-country, single track and downhill trails.  Progression and skill based instruction provided in a supportive and fun small group clinic.

Snowmass Thursday Night Summer of FREE MUSIC Series
Don't miss family-friendly Thursdays at Snowmass! The fun kicks off at base village with FREE live music, face painting, arts & crafts for kids, and FREE sand volleyball & horseshoes, then moves up the mountain via the FREE Sky Cab gondola to a FREE outdoor concert on Fanny Hill. Kids ages 4-10 can hang at Movie Night at the Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center, and enjoy dinner & a movie while grown-ups enjoy the concert. Call 970-923-8733 for more info about Movie Night, and click here for the Fanny Hill concert lineup.

Run & Gun Paintball
Join us for a wild game of paintball. Ages 10 years to adult for public games.  Younger ages available through Camp AspenSnowmass. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more.   Reservations are required 24 hours in advance.

Guided Fishing Adventure
Experience the thrill of landing a Rocky Mountain rainbow trout from one of our secret on-mountain ponds.  Book your family or group on one of our private fishing trips!

Rocky Mountain KIDS Fishing Clinic
Kids ages 6-14  meet our experienced guides a the base of the Snowmass Elk Camp Gondola.  The group will head to our private fishing pond and our guides will introduce the group to the art of fishing! 

Guided Overnight Camping Adventure
Book your family or private group on an overnight camping adventure with our best professional outfitters.   Campfire songs, stories, star gazing, fishing, camp cooking and more.  Our professional adventure team will custom design your Snowmass overnight camping experience!

Build your own Guided Adventure!
Book a private day with our experienced guides and coaches for you, your child, family or group of friends.  We will design your perfect day with any of the following adventures:  mountainboarding, skate boarding, mountain biking, camping, fishing, painball, hiking, road biking and MORE!  Full day and half day rates available. 

CAMP ASPEN/SNOWMASS
Summer camp programs offered  for ages 1 - teens!

Hot Air Balloon Rides
Lofty, panoramic views of the Elk Mountains and glimpses of the local wildlife make this a truly spectacular adventure. Ballooning is available year-round, with each season holding its own unique allure. Prices vary by package. Call Above It All Balloon Company, 970-963-6148 or Unicorn Balloon, 970-925-5752.

ACES Guided Nature Walks Let a naturalist from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) guide you on a walk through the beautiful subalpine forest, while taking in the views and learning about local wildlife. Offered daily at 1 pm. Meet at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola Monday-Thursday; meet at the top of the Elk Camp lift Friday-Sunday.
For something more kid-friendly and family-oriented, a Nature Trail walk is offered daily at 10 a.m. leaving from the Snowmass Ticket Pavilion. All walks are FREE and last approximately two hours.

More FREE Activities for Kids
Wednesday: Storytelling and Sing-a-longs by the Campfire, 5 to 6 p.m., meet at the Snowmass Ticket Pavilion (June 30-August 25). Call 1-800-SNOWMASS for more information.

Thursday: Kids' Krafts, 4 p.m., meet in the Snowmass Ticket Pavilion (July 1 - August 26).
Call 1-800-SNOWMASS for more information.

Monday - Friday: Various activities at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola. Call 970-923-8733 for more information.

Elk Camp Café
Located mid-mountain in the Elk Camp area, Elk Camp Café offers lunch with grilled items, fresh sandwiches, salads, kids menu and more. Take a break from your action-packed day on the mountain and relax on the sun-filled deck while enjoying the stunning views. Beginning June 24, open Friday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Click here to learn more about summer gondola rides on Aspen Mountain. And don't forget to check-out Aspen/Snowmass on-mountain children's summer programs!