Ride the Silver Queen Gondola to spectacular views, cooler temperatures, dining at the Sundeck and on-mountain adventure. Activities include Climbing Wall, Eurobungy Trampoline, Yoga Hikes, FREE ACES Guided Nature Tours, FREE Kids' Activities, FREE Music Concerts, FREE Disc Golf and more.
Use the links at the left to learn more about these activities.
The Silver Queen Gondola travels 2.5 miles and more than 3,000 vertical feet from the heart of Aspen to the 11,212-ft. summit of Aspen Mountain. At the top, bask in the spectacular panoramic views of Aspen and the Elk Mountain Range, dine at the Sundeck, hike, and discover adventure. Purchase your tickets at the Gondola Office at the base of Aspen Mountain. Click here to check out on-mountain children's summer programs at Aspen/Snowmass!
Dates:
Weekends: May 23-25 to June 13-14
Daily: June 19 – September 7
Weekends: September 12-13 to October 3-4
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last ride down at 4:30 p.m.)
Sundeck: open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
| Passes |
Weekdays
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Weekends*
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Weekly Passes**
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Season
Passes
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| Adults |
$25
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$27
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$39
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$184
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| Youth ages 13-17 |
$15
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$15
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$23
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$109
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| Kids ages 4-12 |
$10
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$10
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$16
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$74
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| Children 3 & under |
FREE
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| Seniors 70 & over |
$19
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$21
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$30
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$139
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| Premier Season Passholders |
FREE
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| Other Adult Season Passholders |
$12.50
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$13.50
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$20
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| Other Youth Season Passholders |
$7.50
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$7.50
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$12 |
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| Other Child Season Passholders |
$5
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$5
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$8 |
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| Ages 6 & Under Season Passholders |
FREE
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*Weekend pricing applies July 4 - September 6.
**Purchase a weekly pass and receive unlimited rides on the Silver Queen Gondola and Burlingame lift at Snowmass, 10% off food at the Sundeck, one free climb on the climbing wall (child & youth passes only) and 20% off logo wear and bike rentals at Four-Mountain Sports.
FAMILY PACKAGE! Families can enjoy special pricing on the Silver Queen Gondola. $60 includes two adult tickets and two youth/child tickets.
Please note: family day tickets must be purchased in person at the Aspen Mountain Ticket Office; 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 combination ticket for the two most popular attractions in the Roaring Fork Valley - the Silver Queen Gondola on Aspen Mountain and the Maroon Bells Bus Tour. The Maroon Bells are located just out of town and are among the most photographed mountains in North America. Access to the Maroon Bells is restricted to buses only. The combination ticket costs $28 and provides access to the gondola ride and access to the bus tour (two separate excursions). Tickets can be purchased at the Rubey Park Transit Center on Durant Avenue, at the Gondola Ticket Office or at Four-Mountain Sports at the base of Aspen Highlands. Sold separately, bus tickets are $6 each. For more information call 877-282-7736 or 970-923-1227.
Sundeck Restaurant
Make it a lunch date on the top of Aspen Mountain. The Sundeck restaurant offers a full lunch menu with grilled items, fresh sandwiches, vegetarian dishes, soups, salads, desserts and beverages. Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Also open for light breakfast fare at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.
FAMILY/OTHER ACTIVITIES ON ASPEN MOUNTAIN
Climbing Wall
Daily June 19 - September 7
Test your agility on the rock-climbing wall. Try it for fun or challenge yourself on the different routes. An exciting atmosphere for the whole family. All ages welcome (harness must fit properly). Open daily, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $8/one climb, $12/two climbs, $75/ten activity punch card (good for climbing wall & bungee jump).
Eurobungy Trampoline
Daily June 19 - September 7
The world of extreme sports introduces this hybrid of the trampoline. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $12/session (3 minutes), $18/two sessions, $75/ten activity punch card (good for climbing wall & bungee jump).
Disc Golf
Daily June 19 - September 7
Play the world's highest official disc (Frisbee) golf course - it's a hike and a game in one FREE, fun outing! Pick up your disc, scorecard and course map at the top of Aspen Mountain. Take it easy and play the top nine holes, or challenge yourself to all 18- the back 9 are "double-black" disc golf at its best. Click here to visit the official website.
Obstacle Course
Daily June 19 - September 7
Check out this course full of natural and man-made obstacles. Tree logs, rope swings, cargo netting and more. An exciting challenge - give it a try. FREE!
Silver Nugget Dig
Daily June 19 - September 7
Kids can go back in time to the turn of the century and Aspen's silver mining history. Dig in the silver mining sandbox to uncover silver nuggets of all shapes and sizes. Small silver nuggets can be taken as a souvenir. Maybe you will get a glimpse of the Motherlode - the largest piece of silver ever mined, right here on Aspen Mountain.
Click here to learn about summer lift rides at Snowmass. Click here for more details on kids' activities and summer camps!
Visit one of the three Four-Mountain Sports/D&E Ski & Snowboard Shop stores to purchase logo wear, rent bikes & equipment, AND purchase gondola & lift tickets. Store locations are as follows:
Four-Mountain Sports/
D & E Ski & Snowboard Shop - Snowmass Village
Snowmass Village Mall
Snowmass Village, CO
970-923-233712
Four-Mountain Sports/
D&E Ski & Snowboard Shop, D&E Women - Aspen
520 E. Durant Avenue (across the street from the gondola)
Aspen, CO
970-920-2337
Four-Mountain Sports - Aspen Highlands
Highlands Center
Aspen, CO
970-544-3013
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