ACES Ashcroft Snowshoe Tour

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 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:

1. 2-person minimum.
2. Offered every day at 10:00AM.
3. Meet at the King Cabin at Ashcroft Ski Touring Center, located 11 miles up Castle Creek Road from the roundabout.
4. 3.5 miles round trip, tours take place on gentle terrain and are held at a leisurely pace.
5. Warm boots, winter clothing, sunscreen, and water are strongly recommended.
6. Lunch is an additional cost.
7. For booking and pricing, call 970-925-5756 or email guide@aspennature.org.

Booking:

1. Reservations are required.
2. Call ACES at 970.925.5756 during open hours (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) to book. Alternatively, email guide@aspennature.org
3. After hours, please dial 0 and leave a detailed message; we will confirm your reservation the next business day.
4. 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 Ghost Town is managed by the Aspen Historical Society.