A must-do Aspen experience! Explore winter in Aspen on this half-day snowshoe tour in the beautiful and pristine Castle Creek Valley. Your Naturalist guide will share expertise on animal tracking, valley geology, avalanches, birdlife, winter habitats, and sub-alpine ecology. You will explore the historic Ashcroft ghost town and walk through serene spruce and fir forests and open meadows on your way to a gourmet lunch at the spectacular Pine Creek Cookhouse. Following lunch, you’ll meander through peaceful aspen groves on your return to the King Cabin.

About the Tour

• Offered every day at 10:00AM. Meet at the King Cabin at Ashcroft Ski Touring Center, located 11 miles up Castle Creek Road from the roundabout.
• 3.5 miles round trip, tours take place on gentle terrain and are held at a leisurely pace.
• Warm boots, winter clothing, sunscreen, and water are strongly recommended.
• Two-person minimum required to run the tour.
• Cost includes round trip guide, snowshoe rental and trail pass are additional. Lunch at Pine Creek Cookhouse is $55/person for two course lunch (doesnt include beverages, tax or 20% service charge)

Booking

• Reservations are required.
• Call ACES at 970.925.5756 during open hours (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) to book. Alternatively, email [email protected].
• After hours, please dial 0 and leave a detailed message; we will confirm your reservation the next business day.
• 48-hours notice recommended for tour reservations.
• To join a snowshoe tour with multiple parties, the cost to your party is $250. To book a private tour for just your party, the price is $500.

Tours made possible through a partnership between ACES, Ashcroft Ski Touring/Pine Creek Cookhouse, and the White River National Forest (USFS).

Ashcroft Ghost Town is managed by the Aspen Historical Society.