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 explore the historic Ashcroft ghost town and 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
- Offered every day at 10:00AM. Meet at the King Cabin at Ashcroft Ski Touring Center, located 11 miles up Castle Creek Road from the roundabout.
- 3.5 miles round trip, tours take place on gentle terrain and are held at a leisurely pace.
- Warm boots, winter clothing, sunscreen, and water are strongly recommended.
- Two-person minimum is required to run the tour.
- The guide fee per party is $250 to join a snowshoe tour with multiple parties. To book a private tour, the guide fee is $500.
- Trail pass, snowshoe rentals, and lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse are an additional cost at Ashcroft Ski Touring.
Booking
- Reservations are required.
- Call ACES at 970.925.5756 during open hours (Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM) to book. Alternatively, email guide@aspennature.org.
- After hours, please dial 0 and leave a detailed message; we will confirm your reservation the next business day.
- 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.