Snowmass Activities

Horseback Riding

Experience beautiful views while riding through the aspen groves and evergreens of Aspen and Snowmass. Two hour, half day, full day, and overnight pack trips are available. For reservations call 970-928-0723 or go to: www.aspenwilderness.com.

Paragliding

With no prior experience, you can soar the skies over Aspen or Snowmass with a USHPA Certified Tandem Pilot. To book a guide go to: www.aspenparagliding.com or call 920-925-6575.

Biking

For the beginner/intermediate rider, enjoy an easy scenic cruise on the Rio Grande Trail from Aspen to Woody Creek (or even as far as Glenwood Springs). For the more experienced single track mountain bike rides, Snowmass offers the Rim, Tom Blake and Government trails. For more trails or to book a guided tour go to: www.blazingadventures.com/biking.

Whitewater Rafting

Whether you’re up for a scenic float, a class V rapid, or something in-between you can’t leave the valley without whitewater rafting. Trips are offered on The Roaring Fork River, Colorado River, and the Arkansas River.  To book a raft trip from Aspen/Snowmass go to: www.blazingadventures.com/rafting.

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Enjoy lifting off slowly and soaring quietly over the Snowmass/Aspen area. Change your vantage point with a unique journey in a hot air balloon. To book a trip go to: www.unicornballoon.com/colorado.htm#colorado or call 1-800-755-0935.

Dog Sledding & Dinner

A dog sled ride is an exciting trip through the Snowmass/Aspen wilderness via sled. Each sled is pulled by 10 Alaskan sled dogs and guided by an experienced musher. For more information go to: www.krabloonik.com.

Snowmass Recreation Center

With over 18,000 square feet of recreation lies a spectacular facility that includes: a fitness center, pool, climbing wall, bouldering cave, skate park and several outdoor courts.  For more information go to: www.snowmassrecreation.com.

Snowmass Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoe Center

The Snowmass Cross Country Ski/Snowshoe Center offers rentals, lessons, cross-country and snowshoe tours, repairs, and tuning.  For more information go to: www.utemountaineer.com/Snowmassxc.html.