Winter Adventures

Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Horse Drawn Sleigh

Nordic Paradise

Ski or Snowshoe

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With miles of perfectly groomed cross country ski trails, Ashcroft Ski Touring is your destination for a beautiful ski to lunch or dinner, or an all day exploration. With huts on the property to warm up in, bring a pack lunch, or make reservations at the Pine Creek Cookhouse for a memorable lunch. Choose Cross Country skis, Snowshoes, a guided tour, lesson, or an Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Tour. Scroll down for all pricing and offered options. Day time hours are from 9am-4pm, with the dinner tour starting at 6pm by reservation only. Call 970-925-1971 for more Information on the trails and day tickets, 970-925-1044 for information and to book the dinner tour.

Horse Drawn Sleigh

Lunch or Dinner

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Large Percheron Draft Horses pull classic wooden sleighs to lunch or dinner! Bundle up under a blanket and watch the mountains slip by or star gaze as you wind your way up through the aspen trees. Cowboys guide the horses the 1.5 miles up to the Cookhouse for a unique experience unlike anything else in Aspen. Sleighs hold 15-18 guests, and the ride is approximately 20 minutes. Sleighs depart twice daily, 11:00am, and 1:00pm, and then between 6 and 6:15pm for dinner. Reservations are required. 970-925-1044.

ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIROMENTAL STUDIES SNOWSHOE TOURS

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.

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 is recommended for tour reservations.

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

Ashcroft Adventures

SKI TOURING & SNOWSHOEING

Ashcroft Ski Touring

Rates and Programs

Download the Ashcroft Trail Map

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Sleigh and Dinner Tour Pricing

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Cross Country Ski or Snowshoe to Lunch!

Trail Passes: Skiers & Snowshoers

Full Day Pass: $25
Half Day Pass (After 1:30 p.m.): $15
Seniors Over 70: $15
Children 12 and Under: $15
Child/Senior Half Day: $10
Five-Day Punch Pass : $100.00
Season Pass: $300.00 (Preseason Purchase by dec. 10th) $250.00)
Corporate Pass (Up to 8 people) : $675.00
Unlimited Family Pass: $450.00

Equipment Rental

All packages include boots, poles and either skis or snowshoes.

Adult Nordic Ski Rental Package : $40 ($30 1/2 Day)
Child Nordic SKi Rental Package: $25
Snowshoe Rental Package : $35
Childs Pull Sleigh (pulke) : $35

4-Hour Guided Ski Tour or Snowshoe Tour

Guided 4-hour experience through our 35km of trails, catered to your experience. Includes experienced guide, trail pass, ski or snowshoe rental, and ends at Pine Creek Cookhouse for an A-La-Carte lunch. Learn about the local history, wildlife, and improve your cross-country skills.

$300 for the first person, $125 additional people.
2 person minimum.

Private Ski Lessons

Want to try cross-country skiing for the first time, or just improve your skills? Book a private lesson with one of our instructors to get the most out of your experience. Lessons include rental and trail pass.

Private 90-Minute Ski Lesson : $175, Each Additional Person : $100 – (Trail passes and equipment rentals included)
Private 4-Hour Ski Lesson : $380, Each Additional Person : $175 — (Trail passes and equipment rentals are included)

Four-Hour A.C.E.S. Guided Snowshoe Tour

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (A.C.E.S.)

A.C.E.S. tour (www.AspenNature.org) includes equipment rental, trail pass, guide and lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse. 2 person minimum for all skill levels. 970-925-5756 Call for pricing and availability.

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Ashcroft Adventures

35 Kilometers of Trails

Pine Creek Cookhouse and the Ashcroft Valley

Aspen’s legendary restaurant, the Pine Creek Cookhouse, is nestled at the base of the Elk Mountains. Alpine gourmet food featuring wild game and fresh fish is brought to life with organic, locally-sourced ingredients. From field to stream our chefs prepare cuisine made from scratch every day. Join us for lunch or dinner.

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