The most up-to-date information for the Roaring Fork Valley
The Golden Key Concierge Guide has been helping visitors to Aspen, Snowmass Village and the Roaring Fork Valley
plan their vacation since 1991. Find recommendations for lodging, dining, shopping and activities neatly organized
and easy to find here. Let the Golden Key be your guide!
Colorado Group Event Planning and Meeting Planners will appreciate this easy
to use group planning guide for their groups' summer activities. Summer activities in Aspen,
Colorado and Snowmass Village, Colorado are a highlight of any group vacation. Group travel
planning in the summer season includes everything from bicycle tours to horseback riding, hot
air balloon rides to hiking. Whether your group is a wedding, a family reunion or a
corporate event, The Golden Key Group Planning Guide will generate new ideas for group travel
and will make planning easier. Search summer activities alphabetically or simply select the
"By Group Size" search for ideas that are customized to your specific group size.
This will display all summer activities in order of the maximum group sizes that can be
accommodated. Print custom searches and include this information in your group packets or
mailings. Group planning has never been easier!
To have a fun packed day in summer in an adventure park is a great idea. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in historic Glenwood Springs provides a full day of fun filled with activities. Enjoy guided tours of Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves, Colorado’s only alpine coaster, a giant swing, scenic tram rides, horseback riding, mountain-top dining, gemstone sluice box mining, a climbing wall, bungee trampoline, mechanical bull, and more. New this year: Ft. WhereAmI, a Western-styled maze that is sure to entertain kids of all ages. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is located midway between Aspen and Vail on I-70. For more information, call (970) 945-4228 or (800) 530-1635, ext. 111, or visit them online at www.glenwoodcaverns.com. Photo by Norm Thompson
Aspen Sports rents cruiser bikes, kids' bikes and trailers from Specialized and Raleigh. One-way bike rentals between Snowmass and Aspen or vice versa with no drop-off charge. Aspen's best selection of summer casual wear, camping equipment and shoes for all of your outdoor activities. Five summer locations: in Aspen at 408 East Cooper Avenue (970) 925-6331 and in the St. Regis Hotel on 303 East Durant Avenue (970) 925-6332 and Gondola Plaza (970) 925-1360. In Snowmass Village at the Snowmass Mall (970) 923-6111 and Snowmass Center (970) 923-3566.
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Your summer recreation trailhead for Aspen and Snowmass.
Get a feel for the majestic mountains while you participate in a Blazing Pedals Bike Tour. Our experienced and knowledgeable guides lead half and full day trips on downhill and single track adventures. Gain more technical knowledge while surrounded by mountain views or relax as you coast on a downhill scenic ride.
Cave Tours is one of the many summer activities provided by Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in historic Glenwood Springs. Enjoy guided tours of Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves, Colorado's only alpine coaster, a giant swing, scenic tram rides, horseback riding, mountain-top dining, gemstone sluice box mining, a climbing wall, bungee trampoline, mechanical bull, and more. New this year: Ft. WhereAmI, a Western-styled maze that is sure to entertain kids of all ages. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is located midway between Aspen and Vail on I-70. For more information, call (970) 945-4228 or (800) 530-1635, ext. 111, or visit them online at www.glenwoodcaverns.com.
Summer: Open daily, ACES is located on the 25-acre Hallam Lake Nature Preserve in the heart of Aspen and is a wonderful and wild place for families to visit. Daily and weekly programs are available for all ages emphasizing outdoor fun. Explore the preserve and meet resident birds of prey and other local animals.
The Aspen Recreation Center is a unique setting to create unforgettable memories for your family, corporate groups, friends, and special events including birthday parties, private rentals, and more! The Aspen Recreation Center features the James E. Moore Pool, Lewis Ice Arena, 32ft Climbing Tower and Cardio & Weight rooms. This beautifully constructed facility has numerous amenities including a steam room, sauna, hot tub, two-story water slide, 25-yard lap pool, 4 auto belaying climbing stations, an NHL size ice skating rink, cardio & weight rooms and locker rooms. Located on your way to Aspen Highlands on Maroon Creek Road.
No Mess, No Fuss. Have your birthday party with the Aspen Recreation Department! The Aspen Recreation Department offers private rentals for your next birthday party or event. They also offer classes and programs including soccer, volleyball, basketball, intramurals, gymnastics, Winter Holiday Day Camp and much more! Enjoy fitness and wellness classes in aerobics, Pilates, Tae-Bo, yoga and more at the Red Brick Gym. Youth rock climbing classes are available on their 3,200-sq./ft. climbing wall. Take a private lesson with a trained professional and experienced instructor. They also offer tots gymnastics and a tot's playhouse for indoor playtime.
Your kids will be introduced to something fun and educational. Options include: tracking animals via snow shoes in the moonlight, meeting the Snowmass Krabloonik dogsled team or learning about the local mining history from within deep dark tunnels. Blazing Adventures organizes several fun programs designed to both entertain and educate children age 7 and up. Examples: Race the Iditarod and On Mountain Dinner, Wildlife Watching, Modern Miners, Kid’s Cooking School.
Lewis Ice Arena at the ARC offer a variety of skating activities for groups, individuals, and families including public skating, skating lessons, figure skating, youth & adult hockey, group and private rink rentals, birthday parties, skating shows, summer figure skating and hockey. They also offer locker rooms with showers, vending machines, high altitude training at 7,900 feet, a jump harness, Aspen Skating Club - a US figure Skating Association member club, and Aspen Junior Hockey - USA Hockey affiliated. www.aspenrecreation.com.
Owned and operated by Curtis & Calvin Vagneur, 4th Generation in the Roaring Fork Valley, Snow Limousine knows all of the choice family spots in the Valley and has a variety of vehicles for a truely unique vacation experience. Private, customized recreational tours for kids & families include float trips, fishing, bicycle trips, birthday parties, bowling and horseback riding. Large groups can be accomodated. Call them today to discuss which options are best for your family
Taylor Creek Fly Shops has been servicing groups from novice to expert since 1976. They are the oldest fly shop in the Valley and offer both full and half day guided fly fishing trips from three locations: Basalt Center (970) 927-4374, Aspen Sports at 408 East Cooper (970) 925-6331, Aspen Sports in the St. Regis Hotel (970) 925-6332. Book your group today!
Aspen Golf and Tennis Club offers many options for groups staying in or visiting the Aspen area. Working along side many fortune 500 companies, our staff has the experience and tools to make your group outing everything you expect and more. We accommodate groups ranging from 16 through 100. Starting with set-up and guest check-in, we give all necessary attention to detail and provide scoring and prize options. Our championship golf course, practice facilities, staff, and full-service restaurant, all help create a memorable experience. Please contact the golf shop for any further information concerning your group event.
Head to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in historic Glenwood Springs for a full day of fun. Enjoy guided tours of Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves, Colorado's only alpine coaster, a giant swing, scenic tram rides, horseback riding, mountain-top dining, gemstone sluice box mining, a climbing wall, bungee trampoline, mechanical bull, and more. New this year: Ft. WhereAmI, a Western-styled maze that is sure to entertain kids of all ages. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is located midway between Aspen and Vail on I-70. For more information, call (970) 945-4228 or (800) 530-1635, ext. 111, or visit them online at www.glenwoodcaverns.com. 200 per hour can ride the tram.
In the beautiful Ashcroft Valley, surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks, activities include guided naturalist tours, hiking on the areas many scenic trails and visiting isolated mountain lakes. The numerous beaver ponds are ideal for fishing and fishing lessons are available. The ghost town of Ashcroft offers a glimpse of the Old West. The Pine Creek Cookhouse, with its fabulous log lodge is the perfect venue for any group activity. Come and discover the best day of your vacation!
You love this place- now get to know it! Learn all about this wild place through our free naturalist guided tours offered every day on top of Aspen Mountain, at Snowmass, at the Maroon Bells, and up the Castle Creek valley at Ashcroft. Custom naturalist guided hikes and programs also available.
Summer Wilderness Hikes: Immerse yourself in nature as you explore the High Country's breathtaking beauty. Our experienced guides will introduce you to the diverse flora and fauna, geological background and rich history of the Aspen area during your Blazing Trails Wilderness Hikes. Each hiking trail can accommodate 10 to 15 people per tour. Blazing Adventures offer options for every type of hiker from novice to expert with varying gains in elevation.
Visit their on-site Naturalists up the Castle Creek valley at the ghost town of Ashcroft and learn all about the silver mining days of Aspen or head up Independence Pass to the Independence Ghost Town and discover where some of the first settlers of Aspen once lived. www.aspennature.org
Blazing Adventures offer a number of Scenic, Historic and Cultural tours tailored specifically to the needs of your group. The scenic historic tour is a popular choice for many. You can find out what makes Aspen what it is today by learning about its past. From the comfort of a Blazing Adventures vehicle you will visit various scenic spots for photo opportunities and to learn about the town’s exciting history. There will be frequent stops and the option for short walks on the tour. Trip choices include: viewing lower Independence Pass, an architectural look at the beautiful West End Victorian homes, visiting the historic buildings and original ski lifts, seeing the mining ghost town of Ashcroft, and the expansive views from Red Mountain. Gallery tours are also available. Did you know that Aspen boasts over 30 art galleries in a town of only 7,000 people? The choice of galleries will depend on the groups taste and special exhibits that may be showing. Minimum of 10 people per tour.
Capitol Peak Outfitters offers a wide variety of wilderness horseback rides in the summer. They range from 2 hr. rides on the St. Benedict’s Monastery to ˝ day and all day trips into the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area. Fishing is also available. Overnight pack trips are offered out of our high-country summer camp. Horseback Rides, groups of 10 or more: $55/person – 2 hr. ride. $100/person – ˝ Day ride. $135/person – All Day ride
See the spectacular Rocky Mountains and their wildlife from a bird’s-eye perspective that you would never have on the ground,and this is possible with Above It All Balloon Co. Inc., the only balloningcompany in the region. Beginning at sunrise, flights average about an hour and the total trip time is around three hours. Your flight includes a souvenir balloon pin, a flight certificate and a delightful champagne brunch. Call today to plan your family adventure or romantic escapade. Group rates and private flights are available. Local transportation is provided.
Summer groups love the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. Imagine the World's Largest Hot Springs Pool, a three-hundred foot long swimming pool kept at 90 degrees all year long, and a therapy pool that relaxes muscles and relieves aches at 104 degrees. Water This is a must do attraction to elevate the experience of your Colorado summer vacation.
Ice skating in Summer? The Lewis Ice Arena at the ARC offer a variety of skating activities for all age groups, individuals, and families including public skating, skating lessons, figure skating, youth & adult hockey, group and private rink rentals, birthday parties, skating shows, summer figure skating and hockey. They also offer locker rooms with showers, vending machines, high altitude training at 7,900 feet, a jump harness, Aspen Skating Club - a US figure Skating Association member club, and Aspen Junior Hockey - USA Hockey affiliated. www.aspenrecreation.com.
Access rugged remote peaks on a 4-wheel drive Jeep tour. Knowledgeable guides will take you places with breathtaking vistas, rich in history, flora and fauna. Enjoy an evening with family and friends around the campfire at one of our entertaining Sunset Dinners. Indulge in delicious mountain fare, music, smore’s and more!
Duckies/Inflatable Kayaks:
The name Duckies was originally termed to explain how ducks learn to swim by following their mother ducky down the river. The theory is that by observation one can take the best lines without having to be an expert.
Try the middle section of the Roaring Fork in one of our inflatable kayaks, which are very stable and easy to master. They're perfect as an introduction to kayaking and make smaller whitewater more exciting. Small 12-foot rafts are also available for this section.
Visit our Environmental Learning Center and join in daily programs for all ages. Participate in naturalist-guided tours on Aspen Mountain, at Snowmass, and up the Castle Creek valley at Ashcroft. Sign up for adult field school classes or schedule a custom group program. www.aspennature.org
Blazing Adventures Activity Center has been offering rafting trips in the Valley for 34 years. The activity center owns and operates Ajax Whitewater Company, Riff Raft Extreme and Blazing Paddles. They offer a full range of activities to cater to all skill levels and ages. Trips are fully guided with no experience necessary and range from half day, full day to overnight. Recently introduced are easy to master Inflatable Kayaks/AKA duckies, which make smaller whitewater more exciting. Experience some of the best whitewater in the state on the Roaring Fork, Arkansas and Colorado rivers. Blazing Adventures conducts business with top-rated equipment, an excellent safety record, expert guides and excellent service. All activities are permitted by the U.S.F.S.
The Classes and programs at Aspen Recreation Department (Red Brick) include Day Camps, soccer, volleyball, basketball, intramurals, gymnastics and much more! Enjoy fitness and wellness classes in aerobics, Pilates, Tae-Bo, yoga and more at the Red Brick Gym. Youth rock climbing classes are available on our 3,200 sq.ft. climbing wall. Take a private lesson with a trained professional and experienced instructor. They also offer tots gymnastics and a tot's playhouse for indoor playtime. Public ice-skating is offered at the Aspen Ice Garden and at the Lewis Ice Arena at the Aspen Recreation Center. The Aspen Recreation Department (Red Brick) is located at 110 East Hallam Street and Aspen Street off Main Street. (970) 544-4100 ARC (Aspen Recreation Center) (970) 920-4117 Lewis Ice Arena (970) 920-5141 Aspen Ice Garden
Scenic tours for private groups to the world-famous Maroon Bells, Crystal River Valley, Glenwood Springs and many other Colorado destinations are offered. Enjoy a wine tour to Paonia and Grand Valley, find a secluded fishing spot, take a chuckwagon dinner ride, or a jeep tour. Families can take a trip to the Glenwood Caverns and combine it with a float trip down the Colorado River. The scenic tour options are endless. Let Snow Limousine customize the best day of your vacation. Bring your bicycles! Snow Limousine also offers charters to Denver, Grand Junction, Eagle, Vail and other destinations in Colorado. They offer charter and shuttle services to Aspen, Snowmass and other points in the Roaring Fork Valley, using suburbans and mini coaches. For special events, they have the finest limousines with all the amenities. Owned and operated by Curtis & Calvin Vagneur, 4th Generation in the Roaring Fork Valley
The Aspen Recreation Center features the James E. Moore Pool, Lewis Ice Arena, 32ft Climbing Tower and Cardio & Weight rooms. This beautifully constructed facility has numerous amenities including a steam room, sauna, hot tub, two-story water slide, 25-yard lap pool, 4 auto belaying climbing stations, an NHL size ice skating rink, cardio & weight rooms and locker rooms. Located on your way to Aspen Highlands on Maroon Creek Road. The Aspen Recreation Center is a unique setting for your family, corporate groups, friends, and special events including birthday parties, private rentals, and more!
For Team Building & Competitive Events in summer come to Aspen Recreation Center. It has unique settings to create unforgettable memories for your family, corporate groups, friends, and special events including birthday parties, private rentals, and more! It features the James E. Moore Pool, Lewis Ice Arena, 32ft Climbing Tower and Cardio & Weight rooms. This beautifully constructed facility has numerous amenities including a steam room, sauna, hot tub, two-story water slide, 25-yard lap pool, 4 auto belaying climbing stations, an NHL size ice skating rink, cardio & weight rooms and locker rooms. Located on your way to Aspen Highlands on Maroon Creek Road.
Let Blazing Adventures plan your team event. With over 30 years of event planning experience, you can be confident that your event will be a success. A variety of team activities are available depending on the specific requirements of the group. Examples of such events include Snow Olympics, Snow Shoe Scavenger Hunt, Indoor Pool Races/ Ducky Challenges or a Shopping Gallery Scavenger Hunt. We can turn any one of our regular tours into a team building event! Contact us for a proposal. A minimum of 10 people per tour.
Make use of the options and opportunities that Aspen Golf and Tennis Club offers for groups staying in or visiting the Aspen area. Working along side many fortune 500 companies, our staff has the experience and tools to make your group outing everything you expect and more. We accommodate groups ranging from 16 through 100. Starting with set-up and guest check-in, we give all necessary attention to detail and provide scoring and prize options.
Theatre Aspen is a professional theatre and school, presenting music, suspense and comedy during its 27th season summer 2010. First-class productions are presented in the Alex Kaufman Theatre, located in the heart of Rio Grande Park. This season, audiences will enjoy iconic 50s and 60s pop music in The Marvelous Wonderettes, a funny tryst not to be missed in Same Time, Next Year, and family favorite The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! musical based on the popular children's book. With daytime views of Aspen Mountain and nights filled with stars, theatre-goers are treated to an experience that combines sophisticated professional theatre with the excitement of an outdoor resort setting. Broadway artists join with local talent to present entertainment the whole family can enjoy all summer long, June through August. Discounted group rates and student specials are offered for all shows. Please call (970) 925-9313 or visit www.theatreaspen.org.
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