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Colorado Group Event Planning and Meeting Planners will appreciate this easy to use group planning guide for their groups' winter activities. Winter activities in Aspen, Colorado and Snowmass Village, Colorado are a highlight of any group vacation. Group travel planning in the winter season includes everything from alpine skiing and snowboarding to snowmobiling and group sleigh rides. Whether your group is a wedding, a family reunion a corporate event or a ski club, The Golden Key Group Planning Guide will generate new ideas for group travel and will make planning easier. Search winter activities alphabetically or simply select the "By Group Size" search for ideas that are customized to your specific group size. This will display all winter 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!
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Adventure Park
 
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
(800) 530-1635
(970) 945-4CAV (4228)
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Glenwood Springs CO 81601



 
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. Photo by Norm Thompson

Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding
 
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies
(970) 925-5756
Fax: (970) 925-4819
100 Puppy Smith Street
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 80
You love this place - now get to know it! Join us on a free naturalist-guided skiing/snowboarding tour offered every day from the top of Elk Camp outside the Wapiti Wildlife Center. www.aspennature.org.

 
Aspen Sports
(970) 925-6331
Aspen & Snowmass Village
 CO 



In Aspen: Gondola Plaza, 555 E. Durant (970) 925-1360; Cooper Ave. Mall, 408 E. Cooper Ave (970) 925-6331; St. Regis Resort, 303 E Durant Ave, (970) 925-6332; Sky Hotel, 709 E. Durant Ave, (970) 925-6333; Grand Hyatt (970) 920-0228. In Snowmass: Aspen Sports, Snowmass Mall, (970) 923-6111; Aspen Spots Outlet, Snowmass Center (970) 923-3566; and their NEW LOCATION at the Demo Center, Snowmass Base Village, (970) 922-0586.
  Capacity 1000
Eight convenient locations in Aspen and Snowmass providing the latest in equipment and accessories, as well as a full selection of the latest ski and snowboard apparel. Be sure to visit us online at aspensports.com. For group information call: Adriana Lisman (970) 429-3714 or e-mail alisman@ssv.net. For rental site, visit www.skirentals.com/aspen. For shopping www.aspensports.com

 
The Ski Service Center & Board Werks
(970) 925-4469
601 Rio Grande Place
Aspen CO 81611



 
The Ski Service Center/Board Werks has consistently been Aspen's performance tuning center for 28 years. They expertly tune skis/snowboards to manufacturer's specifications or to any custom specification that you wish. They offer expert race, backcountry, freestyle, big mountain, park and pipe tunes for the quality concerned clientele. The Ski Service Center/Board Werks has also evolved to offer clothes, quality high end demo rentals, accessories, hats, helmets, custom boot fiting and the do it yourself mecca of tools and special wax. They are Aspen's only SWIX Performance Center of Aspen. If you or your children are in any race program they offer special pro pricing for all athletes. Phone (970) 925-4469. Located at 601 Rio Grande Place, within the new Obermeyer Place complex.

Cave Tours
 
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
(800) 530-1635
(970) 945-4CAV (4228)
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Glenwood Springs CO 81601



 
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. Photo by Norm Thompson

Children's Programs
 
Aspen Recreation Center (ARC)
(970) 544-4100
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 700
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.

 
Aspen Recreation Department (Red Brick)
(970) 920-5140
110 East Hallam Street
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 100
No Mess, No Fuss have your birthday party with us! The Aspen Recreation Department offers private rentals for your next birthday party or event. We 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 our 3,200-sq./ft. climbing wall. Take a private lesson with a trained professional and experienced instructor. We also offer tots gymnastics and a tot's playhouse for indoor playtime.

 
Lewis Ice Arena at the ARC
(970) 544-4100 - Lewis Ice Arena
(970) 920-5141 - Aspen Ice Garden
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 100
The Aspen Ice Facilities 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.

Cross Country & Backcountry Skiing
 
Ashcroft - Pine Creek Cookhouse
(970) 925-1044
King Cabin
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 150
Ashcroft is the premiere cross-country area in the nation with miles of groomed trails. The towering 14,000-foot peaks of the Elk Mountains surround this pristine valley. Spectacular ski terrain offers something for everybody with dedicated trails for snowshoers. Phone the King Cabin for information, rentals, and lessons, (970) 925-1971. Groups 100-150

Dog Sledding
 
Krabloonik Restaurant & Kennel
(970) 923-3953
Fax: (970) 923-0246
4250 Divide Road
Snowmass Village CO 81615



  Capacity 30
Krabloonik Restaurant & Kennel is an unforgettable experience, combining fine mountain dining with thrilling dog sled tours through the pristine wilderness. A two hour ride into the Snowmass wilderness area accompanied only by your musher and a trained team of Alaskan huskies is a magical experience and celebrates the ages-old tradition of man and dog working in harmony. All rides include either a gourmet lunch or dinner in the rustic, yet elegant mountain cabin with spectacular mountain views. The world class restaurant serves exquisitely prepared wild game and fresh fish and offers an award-winning wine list. Do not miss this extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Flyfishing
 
Taylor Creek Fly Shops
(970) 927-4374
(970) 925-6331
c/o Aspen Sports
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 100
On the banks of the Frying Pan River in the Basalt Center and inside Aspen Sports at 408 East Cooper Avenue. Your source for expert advice on local river conditions, the finest in fly fishing equipment and clothing, and the most experienced guides in the Roaring Fork Valley. Taylor Creek 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) 920-1128 or (970) 925-6331, Aspen Sports in the St. Regis Hotel (970) 925-6332. Book your group today!

Gondola Rides
 
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
(800) 530-1635
(970) 945-4CAV (4228)
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Glenwood Springs CO 81601



  Capacity 200
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. 200 per hour can ride the tram. 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

Hot Air Ballooning
 
Above It All Balloon Co. Inc.
(970) 963-6148
(888) 927-9606
P.O. Box 3048
Basalt CO 81621



  Capacity 20
Balloon the Rockies! with the area’s only year-round balloon company. See the spectacular Rocky Mountains and their wildlife from a bird’s-eye perspective that you would never have on the ground. 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.

Ice Skating
 
Lewis Ice Arena at the ARC
(970) 544-4100 - Lewis Ice Arena
(970) 920-5141 - Aspen Ice Garden
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 100
The Aspen Ice Facilities 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.

Recreation Programs
 
Aspen Recreation Department (Red Brick)
(970) 920-5140
110 East Hallam Street
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 25
Classes and programs include soccer, volleyball, basketball, intramurals, gymnastics, Day Camps 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

Ski Rentals
 
Aspen Sports
(970) 925-6331
Aspen & Snowmass Village
 CO 



In Aspen: Gondola Plaza, 555 E. Durant (970) 925-1360; Cooper Ave. Mall, 408 E. Cooper Ave (970) 925-6331; St. Regis Resort, 303 E Durant Ave, (970) 925-6332; Sky Hotel, 709 E. Durant Ave, (970) 925-6333; Grand Hyatt (970) 920-0228. In Snowmass: Aspen Sports, Snowmass Mall, (970) 923-6111; Aspen Spots Outlet, Snowmass Center (970) 923-3566; and their NEW LOCATION at the Demo Center, Snowmass Base Village, (970) 922-0586.
  Capacity 700
Eight convenient locations in Aspen and Snowmass providing the latest in equipment and accessories, as well as a full selection of the latest ski and snowboard apparel. Be sure to visit us online at aspensports.com. For group information call Adriana Lisman (970) 429-3714. For rental site, visit www.skirentals.com/aspen. For shopping www.aspensports.com

 
The Ski Service Center & Board Werks
(970) 925-4469
601 Rio Grande Place
Aspen CO 81611



 
The Ski Service Center/Board Werks has consistently been Aspen's performance tuning center for 28 years. They expertly tune skis/snowboards to manufacturer's specifications or to any custom specification that you wish. They offer expert race, backcountry, freestyle, big mountain, park and pipe tunes for the quality concerned clientele. The Ski Service Center/Board Werks has also evolved to offer clothes, quality high end demo rentals, accessories, hats, helmets, custom boot fiting and the do it yourself mecca of tools and special wax. They are Aspen's only SWIX Performance Center of Aspen. If you or your children are in any race program they offer special pro pricing for all athletes. Phone (970) 925-4469. Located at 601 Rio Grande Place, within the new Obermeyer Place complex.

Sleigh Rides
 
Ashcroft - Pine Creek Cookhouse
(970) 925-1044
King Cabin
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 70
Ski and sleigh to the Pinecreek Cookhouse for lunch and dinner. Ashcroft is the premiere cross-country area in the nation with miles of groomed trails. The towering 14,000-foot peaks of the Elk Mountains surround this pristine valley. Spectacular ski terrain offers something for everybody with dedicated trails for snowshoers. Phone the King Cabin for information, rentals, and lessons, (970) 925-1971.

Snowboard Rentals
 
Aspen Sports
(970) 925-6331
Aspen & Snowmass Village
 CO 



In Aspen: Gondola Plaza, 555 E. Durant (970) 925-1360; Cooper Ave. Mall, 408 E. Cooper Ave (970) 925-6331; St. Regis Resort, 303 E Durant Ave, (970) 925-6332; Sky Hotel, 709 E. Durant Ave, (970) 925-6333; Grand Hyatt (970) 920-0228. In Snowmass: Aspen Sports, Snowmass Mall, (970) 923-6111; Aspen Spots Outlet, Snowmass Center (970) 923-3566; and their NEW LOCATION at the Demo Center, Snowmass Base Village, (970) 922-0586.
  Capacity 700
Eight convenient locations in Aspen and Snowmass providing the latest in equipment and accessories, as well as a full selection of the latest ski and snowboard apparel. Be sure to visit us online at aspensports.com. For group information call Adriana Lisman (970) 429-3714. For rental site, visit www.skirentals.com/aspen. For shopping www.aspensports.com

 
The Ski Service Center & Board Werks
(970) 925-4469
601 Rio Grande Place
Aspen CO 81611



 
The Ski Service Center/Board Werks has consistently been Aspen's performance tuning center for 28 years. They expertly tune skis/snowboards to manufacturer's specifications or to any custom specification that you wish. They offer expert race, backcountry, freestyle, big mountain, park and pipe tunes for the quality concerned clientele. The Ski Service Center/Board Werks has also evolved to offer clothes, quality high end demo rentals, accessories, hats, helmets, custom boot fiting and the do it yourself mecca of tools and special wax. They are Aspen's only SWIX Performance Center of Aspen. If you or your children are in any race program they offer special pro pricing for all athletes. Phone (970) 925-4469. Located at 601 Rio Grande Place, within the new Obermeyer Place complex.

Snowmobiling
 
T-Lazy-7 Ranch
(970) 925-4614
3129 Maroon Creek Road
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 120
Aspen’s premier snowmobiling tour operator. The T-Lazy-7 Ranch offers frequent two-hour snowmobile tours to the world-famous Maroon Bells as well as popular lunch tours to the Klondike Cabin or up Independence Pass. Hot refreshments are served at the Maroon Bells and lunch tours include naturally raised beef hamburgers. The Klondike Lunch Tour leaves twice a day and takes you to a rustic log cabin offering stunning views of 14,000-ft. Pyramid Peak. Independence Pass Lunch Tour is a scenic wonder as you wind up the western side of the Continental Divide. Hot lunch is served at a small, cozy cabin. No experience necessary. Call early for reservations. Closed on Sunday and Monday to the public but available for larger private groups.

Snowshoe Tours
 
Ashcroft - Pine Creek Cookhouse
(970) 925-1044
King Cabin
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 100
Ashcroft is the premiere cross-country area in the nation with miles of groomed trails. The towering 14,000-foot peaks of the Elk Mountains surround this pristine valley. Spectacular ski terrain offers something for everybody with dedicated trails for snowshoers. Phone the King Cabin for information, rentals, and lessons, (970) 925-1971. Groups 100-150

 
Aspen Center For Environmental Studies
(970) 925-5756
Fax: (970) 925-4819
100 Puppy Smith Street
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 80
Weave in and out of serene spruce and fir forests as you take in the beautiful and majestic vistas through the eyes of a knowledgeable local naturalist on a two-hour guided snowshoe tour. Learn about wildlife in winter, tracking, mountain ecology, the history of Aspen, avalanches, winter habitats, and other interesting signs of life that typically go unseen. Tours are offered every day on top of Aspen Mountain, from Elk Camp at Snowmass, or up the Castle Creek valley at the Ghost Town of Ashcroft.

Swimming
 
Aspen Recreation Center (ARC)
(970) 544-4100
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 300
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.

Team Building & Competitive Events
 
Aspen Recreation Center (ARC)
(970) 544-4100
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 700
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.

Theatre
 
Theatre Aspen
(970) 925-9313
(970) 920-5770 - Wheeler Box Office
Fax: (970) 925-6813
110 East Hallam, #103
Aspen CO 81611



  Capacity 150
Aspen’s only professional theatre and school, Theatre Aspen is entering its 27th season. First-class productions are presented throughout the year, as Broadway artists join with local talent in musicals, plays and comedies that the whole family can enjoy. Discounted group rates are offered for all shows. Please call (970) 925-9313 or visit www.theatreaspen.org. Theatre Aspen School presents "13," a fresh-from-Broadway new musical playing the District Theater this January 15th and 16th at 7 pm. Theatre Aspen's annual costume gala takes place on February 20th at 6:30 pm. Wanted: Dead or Alive - A Benefit for Theatre Aspen at the Hotel Jerome celebrates the Wild Mining West and features costumes, live music, dinner and dancing!

 
     

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