Seasonal Recreation
Seasonal Recreation- More Than Skiing in Aspen, Colorado
As one of the only family-owned hotels close to Aspen Mountain in Aspen, CO, the Limelight Lodge is a perfect place for families, couples, groups and outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy year-round mountain fun in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. From Maroon Bells Park to Aspen, Colorado's famous mountain peaks, there's no end to wonder and wonderful times in the area!
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COLD WEATHER ACTIVITIES
Aspen Cross Country Skiing
10th Mountain Division Hut Association
Backcountry hut-to-hut ski system between Aspen, Vail and Leadville.
Ashcroft Ski Touring/Pine Creek Cookhouse
Scenic and exciting trails through the Elk Mountain Range
Aspen Back Country
Guided ski tours, mountaineering instruction, Aspen snowboarding and adventure trips.
Aspen Cross Country Center
Aspen skiing at its best. Full cross-country ski center with ski rentals, lessons and tours.
Aspen Expeditions
426 S Spring Street
(970) 925-7625
Backcountry skiing or ice-climbing with internationally certified mountain guides.
Dogsledding
Krabloonik Dog Sled Rides
4250 Divide Road
(970) 923-4342
Restaurant & Kennel Tours
(970) 923-3953
Fly Fishing in Aspen
Taylor Creek Fly Shop (located in Aspen Sports)
Guide service, equipment and clothing sales.
Snowmobiling
T-Lazy-7 Snowmobiles
Snowmobile tour operators, with tours to Maroon Bells and lunch tours to Independence ghost town.
Western Adventures
(970) 923-3337
Snowmobile rentals and tours.
Snowshoeing
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
100 Puppy Smith Road
(970) 925-5756
Naturalist-guided and self-guided snowshoe tours.
Aspen Alpine Guides
Overnight hut-to-hut ski or snowshoe trips.
Ice Skating
Silver Circle Ice Skating Rink
Durant Avenue
(970) 925-6360
Aspen Ice Garden
233 W. Hyman Ave.
(970) 920-5141
Lewis Ice Arena
861 Maroon Creek Road
(970) 544-4117
Other Activities
Aspen Expeditions & Paragliding
Paragliding tandem service and paragliding school with USHGA-certified tandem pilots in the beautiful mountains of Aspen.
Aspen Recreation Center (ARC)
(970) 544-4100
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Includes a pool, ice arena, 32-foot climbing tower and cardio &weight rooms.
Above It All Balloon Company
Hot air balloon rides along the Snowmass valley.
Ultimate Taxi
The Only Recording Studio Theater Nightclub Planetarium Toy Store Internet Connected Taxi In The World!
Tube Town
Tube sledding down Snowmass Mountain.
WARM WEATHER ACTIVITIES
Biking
Blazing Adventures
Half- or full-day single-track riding adventures.
Aspen Sports
One-way bike rentals.
The Gallerie
Offers mountain, road and cruiser sales and rentals.
Fly Fishing
Taylor Creek Fly Shop (located in Aspen Sports)
Guide service, equipment and clothing sales.
Golf
Aspen Golf & Tennis Club
(970) 925-2145
39551 Highway 82
Snowmass Club Golf Course
(970) 923-5700
446 Club House Drive
Hiking
These trails offer varying degrees of difficulty.
Trailheads East of Aspen off of Hwy 82
- Weller Lake
- Grottos
- Ruby
- Discovery Trail
- Grizzly Lake
- Tabor Lake
- Anderson & Petroleum Lakes
- Lost Man Trail
- Midway Trail
- New York Trail
Trailheads in & around Aspen
- Rio Grande Trail
- Hunter Creek
- Sunnyside Trail
- Ute Trail
Trailheads in & around Woody Creek
- Woody Creek Trail
- Spruce Creek Trail
Trailheads in the Castle Creek Valley
- Conundrum Hot Springs
- Pearl Pass
- American Lake
- Cathedral Lake
Trailheads in & around the Maroon Bells
- Maroon Lake Scenic Trail
- Crater Lake
- East Maroon Trail
- West Maroon Pass
- Buckskin Pass
- Willow Lake Trail
Trailheads in & around Snowmass
- Brush Creek
- East Snowmass Creek/Willow Lake
Horseback Riding
Aspen Wilderness Outfitters
One- to five-hour trail rides. Half- to full-day wilderness rides with lunch, and overnight to seven-day pack trips.
H2J Summer Riding Camp
Offers expert riding instruction for all skill levels at Cozy Point.
Rafting
Aspen Seals
Rafting, sledging, scuba and more.
Aspen Whitewater Rafting
Aspen raft and ducky trips. Expeditions on Roaring Fork and Arkansas rivers.
Blazing Adventures
Ajax Whitewater Company: Inflatable kayaks/duckies and small rafts. Fully guided — no experience necessary.
Tennis
Aspen Club & Spa
Indoor and outdoor tennis courts, classes, camps and tournaments throughout the year.
The Aspen Golf & Tennis Club
Youth lesson and private sessions, a fully stocked pro shop and great courts.
4-Wheeling
Blazing Adventures
Public/private group tours through the high country with knowledgeable guides.
Western Adventures
(970) 923-3337
ATV rentals and tours.
Four-wheel drive roads include:
- Smuggler Mountain Road
- Summer Road
- Richmond Ridge
- Midnight Mine Road
- Little Annie Road
- Taylor Pass/Express Creek Road
- Pearl Pass Road
- Lincoln Creek Road
- Lenado Road/Kolby Park
Other Activities
Aspen Expeditions & Paragliding
Paragliding tandem service and paragliding school with USHGA-certified tandem pilots in the beautiful mountains of Aspen.
Above It All Balloon Company
Hot air balloon rides along the Snowmass valley.
Aspen Recreation Center (ARC)
(970) 544-4100
0861 Maroon Creek Road
Includes a pool, ice arena, 32-foot climbing tower and cardio & weight rooms.
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
Explore 2 large caves, Alpine slide, thrill rides and other attractions
Hot Springs Pool
North America’s largest natural spring fed pool.
ACES Nature Tours
From nature walks to exploration of plant and animal life.
Paintball
In Snowmass Village, you can play both on a course or in the trees, your choice.
Aspen Music Festival
World renown students from all over the world performing from June to August every day at the music tent or Harris Hall. The biggest draw of guests to Aspen in the summer time.
Aspen Theater in the Park
Geared towards families and a must see while in Aspen.
Ute Mountaineer
Rock climbing and kayaking.
Aspen Mountain
Frisbee golf, morning yoga, bungee trampoline, climbing wall, and panning for gold for children.
For more information about seasonal recreation in Aspen, CO, call one of the best hotels close to Aspen Mountain and other Aspen, CO recreation—Limelight Lodge!
