Industry News
Summer in Aspen Snowmass to Kick Off May 24.
Another beautiful summer season is set to begin in just a few weeks, stacked with exciting events, activities, and improvements to Snowmass Bike Park
Summer at Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, is always highly anticipated, and the season will return with exciting events and activities from May through early October. Whether guests are visiting for the wide array of family events, live music, sightseeing, ziplining, mountain biking, or more, they will experience the beauty and adventure the warmer months have to offer in Aspen.
Half Price, Twice the Stories — Snowmass Bike Park Season Passes Are $200.
Opening on June 21, Snowmass Bike Park (SBP) features 25 miles of diverse trails, ranging from beginner-friendly singletrack to adrenaline-pumping downhill, with nearly 3,000 vertical feet of descent from the Elk Camp Chairlift to Snowmass Base Village. Enjoy lift-accessed riding, expert coaching, and time outdoors with friends and family.
With new guest experience projects underway, Snowmass won’t just see improvements benefiting visitors in the winter. Once complete, the upgrade of the Elk Camp lift will efficiently upload more bikes to SBP in the summer months. This represents a major investment in SBP’s operations, nearly doubling the capacity of bike haul. This upgrade will also trigger overall improvements to SBP for next summer, including improved trail maintenance and new trails and features.
On August 4, the lift will close for the summer to ensure completion of the upgrade prior to the next ski season. While the upper trails of SBP will no longer be lift served at that point, the lower half of the park will remain accessible. With this in mind, SBP season passes are available for $200 (nearly 50% off), and winter season pass holders can purchase a SBP pass this year for $100. This pricing reflects the opportunity for more Aspen Snowmass guests to experience the thrill of the park, while acknowledging the impact of the construction. This opportunity to experience the full park and all its terrain for more than half the season at almost half the price is unprecedented and a true opportunity for mountain bikers of all levels and abilities to experience what makes SBP, and the sport, so special.
SBP passes come with six friends & family benefit vouchers, each valid for 50% off a single SBP ticket. The Child 12 & under SBP season pass rate is $160, and $80 for winter season pass holders. Adult single-day and three-day tickets are available for $64 and $154, respectively; Child 12 & under single day rate is $51 and the 3-day rate is $123. Bike tuning services are also available at the Aspen and Snowmass Base Village Four Mountain Sports locations this summer.
Learn from the industry’s best bike pros with lessons, clinics and camps available to riders of all abilities. New this year is the Trail Academy, a 4-week camp designed to help intermediate to advanced riders ages 8-12 develop their skills on the SBP trail network – registration is open now.
Summer 2025 Gondola & Lift Operations
Summer Pass Products, Tickets & Promotions
Single ride sightseeing tickets are on sale for $39, which includes one ride up and down on either Aspen Mountain’s Silver Queen Gondola or Snowmass’s Elk Camp Gondola and Chairlift. 3-day sightseeing tickets are available for $48 and include up to 3 days of Sightseeing on Aspen Mountain’s Silver Queen Gondola and Snowmass’ Elk Camp Gondola, valid 3 of 7 days. The Summer Sightseeing Season Pass is $184and offers unlimited lift access during summer operations. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit the website.
Lost Forest
Located at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola on Snowmass, The Lost Forest offers visitors a variety of mountain activities, including the Breathtaker Alpine Coaster, Canopy Run Zipline Tour, Treeline Trial Challenge ropes course and Rugged Ascent Climbing Wall. The area also features hiking trails, a high-mountain fishing pond and disc golf for all ages.
From June 21- September 1, Lost Forest will operate daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekend-only operations (Friday – Sunday) begin September 5-28.
Mountaintop Yoga on Ajax
Yoga classes will be held Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. atop Aspen Mountain from June 22 through August 28, and $5 from every ticket sold goes to the Caring for Community Fund.
Live Music at Aspen Mountain & Snowmass
Live music returns to Aspen Mountain with Bluegrass Sundays beginning June 15 and Classical Saturdays kicking off July 5. New this year, Bluegrass enthusiasts can enjoy even more live music on Saturdays at Snowmass. The events are free with the purchase of a Gondola ticket or lift pass access.
Up in the Sky Festival
Aspen’s newest summer music event will bring two days of live performances to the base of Buttermilk. The inaugural Up in the Sky Festival will feature headliners Rüfüs Du Sol, Kacey Musgraves, Glass Animals, SG Lewis Live, Suki Waterhouse, Role Model, Nessa Barrett and more.
Sunset Tuesdays, Bonus Bike Nights & Bike Park Race Series
On Tuesdays throughout the summer, Snowmass’ Elk Camp will host extended hours for Lost Forest activities and dinner service at the Elk Camp restaurant. Sunset Tuesdays will run June 24 through August 5.
SBP will host Bonus Bike Nights, remaining open until dusk during Sunset Tuesdays. Riders can purchase a late arrival ticket for $48 or $39 for adults and children, valid from 2 p.m. until closing. Also during Bonus Bike Nights is the Race Series, offering local racing on different courses each week.
Audi Power of Four Trail Run
The Audi Power of Four Trail Run returns on July 19. This premier endurance race features a series of trails connecting the four Aspen Snowmass mountains, sending racers across 50K of terrain and ascending nearly 10,000 vertical feet. The event also offers a 25K race along the Government Trail, covering Buttermilk and Snowmass mountains, and a 10K option beginning at the Elk Camp Gondola in Snowmass and ending in the Snowmass Base Village.
Audi Snowmass 50 Mountain Bike Race
Aspen Snowmass will host the Audi Snowmass 50 Bike Race on July 26. Featuring 25 miles of some of the best single track mountain bike trails in Colorado, the race is broken into 50-mile solo racers who complete two laps, 25-mile solo racers who complete 1 lap and 50-mile teams of two where each rider completes one lap.
City of Aspen & Snowmass Village Summer Events
Aspen will host numerous events this summer, including the annual Food & Wine Classic. Snowmass Village is also hosting a myriad of events and experiences, including the 50th anniversary of the Snowmass Balloon Festival (the largest mountain balloon festival in Colorado). The JAS Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience also returns with performances by Imagine Dragons, Lenny Kravitz and Luke Combs.
