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Aspen and Snowmass, Colorado Snowshoe Tours Adventures
In olden times, one of the only ways that residents could get around the Roaring Fork Valley in winter was by snowshoeing. Now you can relive the past and see all that Snowmass, Aspen and the surrounding countryside of the Roaring Fork Valley has to offer. Snowshoe Tours offer a rare chance to have fun and get up close and personal with this historic area.
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.
The legendary Pine Creek Cookhouse has been recreated in a spectacular new log cabin. This renowned restaurant serves gourmet lunches and dinners. Enjoy an Aspen winter tradition with a guided cross-country ski, snowshoe tour by miner's lamp or a romantic sleigh ride to the Cookhouse, for either lunch or dinner. Lunches begin at noon. Dinner tours begin at 6:30pm. Luxury backcountry cabin rental also available. Reservations (970) 925-1044.
Stop, look, listen to the natural wonders of the Rocky Mountains while skiing or snowshoeing with a naturalist from ACES. Daily snowshoe walks leave from the top of Aspen and Snowmass Mountains and from the Ashcroft Ski Touring Center. Free downhill skiing tours are offered at Snowmass. Snowshoe walks and bird watching can be enjoyed at the center. Evening programs include the Potbelly Perspective Lecture Series and Naturalist Nights. Open daily, ACES is located on the 25-acre Hallam Lake Nature Preserve in the heart of Aspen. Phone (970) 925-5756. aces@aspennature.org. www.aspennature.org.
On the tracks of the free Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail system, the Aspen Cross Country Center offers a full range of ski school programs, guided cross-country ski and snowshoe tours, retail shop, rentals and a comfortable indoor meeting place. Located in the Pro Shop at the Aspen Golf Course. The ski school offers beginner to expert instruction in both classic and skate skiing. For group reservations, please contact Paul at Ute Mountaineer, (970) 925-2849.
Taking advantage of its location at the Snowmass ski area and its partnership with Aspen Skiing Company, Challenge Aspen offers a variety of winter activities, including adaptive alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are provided by adaptive-trained, PSIA/AASI-certified instructors. Lessons are available at all levels for individuals ages 4 and up who have a physical and/or cognitive disability.
(970) 923-0578 (Tel/TTY)
Snowmass Village Mall, #309 Snowmass Village CO 81615
The Snowmass Cross Country Ski Center offers access to a wide variety of snowshoe trails. Snowshoe tours range from easy downhill to aerobic hill climbs. A snowshoe tour can be tailored to your time constraints and your level of comfort. The Snowmass XC Center also offers a full range of ski school programs, guided X-C tours; X-C, snowshoe & cross country ski rentals, a retail shop and repair services. Beginner to expert instruction in both classic and skate skiing. Located on the no fee 40-mile Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System.
Snowmass 
P.O. Box 6750