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SUMMER 2014 THAT’S THE BEAUTY OF SNOWMASS. Tucked in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, just 9 miles to Aspen, Snowmass Village delivers on your elevated expectations. Majestic mountain views, massive mountain terrain, slope side lodging, new dining and amenities, and unparalleled adventures for families, couples, and friends are what you’ll find at this dynamic, world-class resort. TREEHOUSE KIDS’ ADVENTURE CENTER Designed for kids of all ages, this amazing 25,000-square-foot facility in Snowmass Village, CO is sure to create a lifetime of memories. Open in both winter and summer, the unique design shares the wonder of the mountain environment in tactile, fun and educational ways for every family to enjoy. The Treehouse includes six age-specific, interactive, nature-themed rooms created to bring the outdoors inside. In addition, Ski & Snowboard Schools and Camp Aspen/Snowmass check-in, rental, retail and family aprés entertainment are consolidated under one roof. The Treehouse, conveniently located in Snowmass Base Village, is truly a world unto itself! Be sure to check out Camp Aspen/Snowmass this summer, where adventure is the spirit! Camp Aspen/Snowmass provides a full day of excitement for kids ages one through teen. Offered Monday through Friday, June 9-August 29. Aspen/Snowmass: 877.282.7736, 970.923.1227 TREEHOUSE KIDS’ SNOWMASS DAILY ACTIVITIES ACES Nature Walk 10:00am ADVENTURE CENTER ACES Ice Age Discovery Walk 1:00pm ACES Rabbit Run Tour On the hour from 11:00am-3:00pm Anderson Ranch Arts Center Art Workshops Registration Required Climbing Wall 11:00am-3:00pm Hiking & Biking Tours By Reservation Camp Aspen/Snowmass 8:00am-4:00pm M-F Elk Camp Chairlift 10:30am-3:30pm Elk Camp Gondola 10:00am-4:00pm Eurobungy Trampoline 11:00am-4:00pm Fly Fishing Tours By Reservation Golf By Reservation Horseback Riding By Reservation Horseshoes Dawn to Dusk Hot Air Ballooning By Reservation Jeeping Tours By Reservation Overnight Camping Adventures By reservation, 4:00pm-9:00am Private Fishing Adventures 9:30am-1:30pm Rock Climbing By Reservation Run & Gun Paintball Weekends 9:30am, by reservation Snowmass Disc Golf Daily Snowmass Private Adventures Private lessons available daily (Fishing, Mountainboarding, Biking, Skateboarding) Sunset Dinners By Reservation Tennis By Reservation Volleyball Dawn to Dusk Whitewater Rafting By Reservation [All dates and events subject to change. Visit gosnowmass.com for updates] RIDE THE GONDOLA HORSEBACK RIDING Experience Snowmass in the summertime with a short ride Explore the serene beauty of Snowmass’ Aspen forests and up the Elk Camp Gondola (and the Elk Camp chairlift to wildflower meadows on a guided ride. Exquisite views of the the summit). Try out the free guided hikes and extensive Roaring Fork Valley and Snowmass’ unique striped Mount mountain biking, picnic amongst wildflowers and panoramic Daly abound. One to five hour, full-day and overnight trips mountain vistas, or take it all in while you enjoy a game of are available. disc golf. When: Daily When: Elk Camp Gondola and Elk Camp Chair run daily Cost: Prices vary by tour Daily, June 21 – September 1. Weekends, September 6-7, Contact: Blazing Adventures, 970.923.4544 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 Snowmass Creek Outfitters, 970.928.0723 Time: Elk Camp Gondola 10:00am-4:00pm Elk Camp chairlift 10:30am-3:30pm Where: Base Village ACES RABBIT RUN TRAIL Tickets: Ticket office next to the gondola loading station Discover the beautiful sub-alpine forest while learning about Cost: Tickets and packages available starting at $19 local wildlife on these Aspen Center for Environment Studies Contact: Aspen/Snowmass: 877.282.7736, 970.923.1227 (ACES), naturalist-guided walks on Snowmass. Averaging around two hours, these tours are an ideal introduction to Snowmass’ extensive trail system. Weather can change VALHALLA NIGHTS rapidly. Please dress appropriately. Valhalla Nights are here for summer fun! Ride the Elk Camp When: Daily, June 14 - September 1 Gondola up Snowmass Mountain where numerous activities Time: On the hour from 11:00am-3:00pm and adventures await you! Featuring downhill biking, dinner, Where: Meet at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola campfire, live music, movies, kids’ playground and more. (Rabbit Run Trail) When: July 11, 18 & 25; August 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19 & 29 Cost: FREE; Lift ticket is required for gondola Cost: Please call for pricing Contact: 970.925.5756 Contact: 1.800.SNOWMASS, aspensnowmass.com DAILY ACTIVITIES DAILY All dates and events subject to change, visit gosnowmass.com for updates ACES NATURE TRAIL WALK SNOWMASS DISC GOLF Enjoy an easy two-hour guided walk along the gentle, kid- Come enjoy one of the fastest growing sports at the first and friendly Snowmass Nature Trail with a naturalist from Aspen only place in Colorado with two, 18-hole, mountain courses. Center for Environmental Studies (ACES). Your guide will Different courses are designed every season to ensure a share tips on wildflowers, animal tracks, birds and more! never-ending challenge on diverse mountain terrain with When: Daily, June 14 - September 1 beautiful scenery and lots of elevation change. Hiking shoes Time: 10:00am and plenty of water are recommended. Where: Meet outside the Ice Age Discovery Center on the When: Mid-June - Labor Day Snowmass Village Mall Where: Top of the Elk Camp Gondola to the Snowmass Cost: FREE Base Village Contact: 970.925.5756 Cost: FREE. Elk Camp Gondola requires lift ticket Contact: 970.923.0544 ACES ICE AGE DISCOVERY WALK Learn about the incredible Snowmass Ice Age Discovery Dig JEEPING TOURS with an ACES Naturalist. This two-hour walk is just adjacent Discover some of the most picturesque and remote places in to the site of the incredible discovery. Photos, props, and the region during a comfortable, guided jeep tour. Expansive stories from the dig will amaze you. vistas await you along with wilderness areas, high-alpine wildflower meadows and rugged mountains. The views seem When: Daily, June 14 - September 1 to go on forever! Look for elk, deer, bear, marmot, foxes and Time: 1:00pm other Rocky Mountain wildlife. Where: Meet outside the Ice Age Discovery Center on the Snowmass Mall When: Daily Cost: FREE Cost: Prices vary by tour Contact: 970.925.5756 Contact: Blazing Adventures: 970.923.4544, blazingadventures.com DAILY ACTIVITIES DAILY All dates and events subject to change, visit gosnowmass.com for updates WHITEWATER RAFTING HOT AIR BALLOONING Enjoy everything from a gentle, scenic float to an extreme Lofty, panoramic views of the Elk Mountains and glimpses Class IV+ river trip. Skilled local guides, top-of-the-line of the local wildlife make this a truly spectacular adventure. equipment, exquisite scenery and an outstanding safety Ballooning is available year-round, with each season holding record help ensure a memorable experience on the Roaring its own unique allure. Fork, Colorado, or Arkansas rivers. When: Daily When: Daily Cost: Prices vary by package Cost: Prices vary by package Contact: Above It All Balloon, 970.963.6148 Contact: Blazing Adventures: 970.923.4544, blazingadventures.com Unicorn Balloon, 970.925.5752 HIKING AND BIKING CAMP ASPEN/SNOWMASS Snowmass’ extensive trail system boasts over 50 miles of Adventure is the spirit at Camp Aspen/Snowmass, located trails ranging from scenic paths and gentle roads to gnarly in Snowmass Village. Camp Aspen/Snowmass provides single track. Check out the paved path connecting Snowmass hours of excitement for children ages one through teen to the Rio Grande Trail and Aspen. On-mountain, the Elk and includes overnight camping, mountainboarding, Camp Gondola delivers riders and hikers to an unbeatable skateboarding, mountain biking, rafting, paintball, network of trails that includes the spectacular Government horseback riding, fishing, rocket camps and much more! Trail, freeride trails with elevated bridges and teeter totters Free transportation is provided from Aspen for children and gentle, scenic paths for the whole family. Ready for a 4 years and older. Camp is open Monday through Friday, guided day trip or real adventure? Take a hike or bike tour June 9 - August 29. aspensnowmass.com. with an experienced guide. When: Daily Cost: FREE trails Contact: For rentals or guided adventures: Aspen/Snowmass, 970.923.1227 Aspen Sports, 970.923.6111 Blazing Adventures, 970.923.4544 Camp Aspen/Snowmass, 970.923.1227 DAILY ACTIVITIES DAILY Four-Mountain Sports, 970.923.2337 Gene Taylor Sports, 970.923.4336 Snowmass Sports, 970.923.3567 All dates and events subject to change, visit gosnowmass.com for updates SNOWMASS PRIVATE ADVENTURES CLIMBING WALL Experience the thrill of Aspen/Snowmass with a private Test your agility on the rock climbing wall at the top of the lesson. Let our outdoor adventure professionals guide you Elk Camp Gondola. and/or your family’s mountain experience. Select one, two or When: Daily 10:00am-4:00pm; weather permitting three activities – mountain biking, camping (please call for Where: Top of the Elk Camp Gondola pricing), mountainboarding, fishing, skateboarding, paintball Cost: Free with gondola ticket and more. Contact: Aspen/Snowmass, 877.282.7736, 970.923.1227 When: Daily. Call for reservations. Where: Meet at the Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center Cost: Call for pricing EUROBUNGY TRAMPOLINE Contact: Aspen/Snowmass, 877.282.7736, 970.923.1227 The world of extreme sports introduces this hybrid of the trampoline. When: Daily, 11:00am-4:00pm; weather permitting KIDS’ CRAFTS Where: Base Village The mountains are sure to inspire unique creations at Cost: Free with gondola ticket this free hour of crafting for children. Parents can join Contact: Aspen/Snowmass, 877.282.7736, 970.923.1227 in the fun to fashion unique vacation mementos such as hats, backpacks, and picture frames. All children must be accompanied by an adult. SLOPESIDE BOWLING ON When: Every Thursday, June 19 – August 14 SNOWMASS MOUNTAIN Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm Try your hand at some slopeside bowling at the new Where: Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center, Base Village bowling alley, Slopeside Lanes, located below Venga Venga Cost: FREE in the Snowmass Mall.