If your family members don't ski, you don't have to miss out on dreamy, fun winter activities!
Snowmobiling at Sunlight
If you’re looking to add a little adrenaline, Sunlight Ski Resort snowmobiling is an experience not to me missed! Sunlight’s guided snowmobile tours take you deep into the White River National Forest, filled with powdery meadows, rolling terrain, and panoramic views of Mount Sopris and the Elk Mountains.
Snowshoe Tour & Dining
Both Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Mountain offer guided snowshoeing tours, with a focus on Aspen’s history and the Rocky Mountain ecology. Tours are led on gentle terrain, suitable for all abilities. Alternatively, you can walk or snowshoe to the renowned Pine Creek Cookhouse restaurant for an unforgettable dreamy mountain dining.
Snow Tubing & Alpine Rollercoaster
Have loads of fun at "Woah Nelly Tubing Hill" in Aspen - wide open, family‑friendly, and perfect for an afternoon of fun. We offer our guests snow tubes at Aspenwood House. Just grab a tube and spend the day cruising down the snowhill before returning to your cozy mountain retreat.
Snowmass Mountain offers snow tubing and an alpine rollercoaster at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola. These activities are fun, thrilling breaks from skiing for all those at least 38” tall. The alpine coaster zips through the trees on Snowmass Mountain and gives gorgeous views amongst the National Forest. Tubing is a ski-resort favorite activity for kids and adults alike and is always popular at Snowmass.
Magical Sleigh Ride
Aspen offers horse-drawn sleigh or carriage rides. Whether it be through a snow-covered ranch or Downtown Aspen, these sleigh and carriage rides add a special touch to your mountain vacation. The Pine Creek Cookhouse restaurant also offers sleigh-drawn rides to their Alpine restaurant in the winter months.
Ice Skating Under The Lights
This is one of our favorite things to do in Aspen besides ski! Aspen and Snowmass boast both indoor and outdoor skating rinks during the Winter season. Walking distance from the Aspen Mountain Gondola is an outdoor skating rink next to the ‘CP Burger’ restaurant or for indoor skating visit the Aspen Ice Garden or Aspen Recreation Centre. Snowmass Base Village offers free ice skating outside the Limelight hotel, steps from the Elk Camp Gondola.
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
This is one of the Roaring Fork Valley’s most unique attractions - a mountaintop theme park perched high above Glenwood Springs. Guests ride the gondola to the top, where sweeping views of the Colorado River and surrounding peaks set the stage for a day of fun. The park’s crown jewels are its spectacular cave tours and winter rides.
Glenwood Hot Springs & Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Just down the road, the Glenwood & Iron Mtn Hot Springs Pool offers the perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring. The large main pool is ideal for families and relaxed floating, while the hotter therapy pools provides a deeply calming experience for tired muscles. It’s an easy 10 minute drive and restorative outing for Aspenwood House guests and a wonderful complement to the valley’s outdoor adventures.
Ride the Silver Queen Gondola
What better way to see the sights than the Gondolas at Aspen and Snowmass mountains. The ride is a truly beautiful experience that for the non-skier allows you to witness the mountain beauty that skiers and snowboarders do. Both Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Mountain have mountain-top restaurants and bars with outdoor seating to enjoy the views after your Gondola ride. You can also take a stroll on the trails at the top of Aspen Mountain to take in the panoramic views.
Snowcat Chauffeured Dinner Rides
For a magical dinner experience, enjoy a snowcat journey to Aspen Highlands’ Cloud Nine or Snowmass’ Lynn Britt Cabin. Both restaurants are highly popular and well known for their atmospheres. Cloud Nine is an infamous restaurant in Aspen known for its Veuve Clicquot parties every single day. Lynn Britt cabin is a family-friendly option in a cozy Western-themed cabin. The snowcat rides allow non-skiers to enjoy these mountain-top experiences in iconic restaurant locations