Snowmass, Colorado in the summertime is a beautiful place to visit if you are looking for blue-bird crisp refreshing days devoid of the hustle and bustle of everyday living.
Sleep in, enjoy your coffee and then step out of your Stonebridge Condominium and breathe in the clean air and immediately shed that busy skin. Get your day going with a different kind of bustle, the self-generated kind that gets your body moving, your heart pumping and your mind focused on the next fun adventure.
To get you started on planning that trip for peace of mind and body, we have listed ten of our top fun adventures to be had in the Snowmass area.
1. MOUNTAIN BIKING
Snowmass offers more than 50 miles of trails that cater to all levels. Bike cross-country and cruise through friendly forests of Aspen groves and fields full of wildflowers or try the heart racing Valhalla or the mellower Verde and experience berms, jumps, bridges and more.
Outside Magazine says that the mountain biking trails of Snowmass are an adrenaline rush with the only lift-served 4,000-foot mountain-bike descent in the U.S., starting above the treeline.
Click here for more information on bike trails in Snowmass and summer pass information.
Introducing Valhalla at Bike Snowmass from Aspen Snowmass on Vimeo.
- SUMMER MUSIC
Listening to incredible bands play on an outside stage while watching the sunset and the stars emerge in an emerald-blue sky above silhouetted mountains is a favorite for locals and visitors. Bring a blanket and a picnic basket filled with goodies and enjoy free concerts on Fanny Hill on Thursday early evenings throughout the summer. Click here to view the free music series.
- FAMILY FISHING
If fishing is on your agenda, there are plenty of hikes one can take to beautiful high alpine lakes where the surrounding peaks and serenity will nurture the soul. Also, both the Roaring Fork River and the Frying Pan River have been designated Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Only 168 miles of Colorado’s 9,000 miles of trout streams have made the cut. Snowmass is ideally situated as a convenient starting point to either of these rivers.
- RUN & GUN PAINTBALL
If you have never enjoyed a game of paintball than it might be time to try. Recommended for ages 8 and up this could possibly be one of the most fun activities you’ll ever encounter. Maximum of 30 people. Reservations required and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Click here to watch a video.
- CUSTOMIZE A PRIVATE ADVENTURE
Knowing that too many choices for adventures can be overwhelming when trying to pack it all in, why not let Aspen Snowmass take the guesswork out of the equation and customize your own unforgettable experience for you. Maximum of six people. Call 877.282.7736 or 970.923.1227 for reservations and pricing information.
- GO BOWLING
Slopeside Lanes Bowling Alley is the highest-altitude bowling alley west of the Continental Divide. With eight lanes, synthetic glow-in-the-dark surfaces, four projector televisions, couches, and a full bar serving pizza and snacks, this bowling alley is a very fun and intimate family-friendly amenity located slopeside in the Snowmass Mall.
- JEEP TOURS
Take in the beauty of Snowmass from the comfort of a rugged 4×4 Jeep. You’ll get views of the surrounding mountains and dine high on the mountain with a guided tour from Blazing Adventures. You might even see some wildlife roaming around the hills. The company offers daily tours that are perfect for the whole family.
- HORSEBACK RIDING
When one thinks of Colorado a vision of horseback riding through sweet-smelling sagebrush and meadows filled with wildflowers comes to mind. Enjoy unparalleled views from beautiful high alpine basins and mountain passes. Rides vary in experience and ability level from never-ridden-before to experienced horseman (and woman). Prices vary by tour and provider.
- SNOWMASS RODEO
What could be more exciting than watching a real live rodeo? Be sure to make your stay reside over a Western Wednesday night so you can bring friends and family to watch saddle bronc and bull riding. Feel like a bonafide cowboy sitting around the campfire at the singalong and marshmallow roast.
10. HOT AIR BALLOONING
There is something so magical about waking up early in the morning to climb into the basket of a hot air balloon and as the sun casts it’s warm glow over the Rocky Mountains.
Click here for a list of Snowmass balloon companies.
Whatever it is you are looking for you can be rest assured that it’s all there waiting for you just outside your Stonebridge Condominium. At the end of the day you can take a steam or a sauna and slip into one of our two hot tubs or dive into the heated outdoor pool, because the day isn’t over until you say it’s over. Ready to book?
