Excursions

All excursions depart from the hotel on Monday afternoon at 1:15pm and last 3.5-4 hours

what to bring/ wear

All excursions are rain, snow, sleet or shine. Plan accordingly. You will not be able to change excursions from the one you originally signed up for.

Whitewater Rafting: We recommend that you wear a bathing suit with a dry change of clothes over top. We will provide rafting jackets, pants and a wet suit, if necessary. We have neoprene booties available or you can wear shoes that will stay on your feet and can get wet (flip flops are not appropriate). You will be able to leave your dry clothes and valuable on the bus during the trip, as there is a driver with the vehicle. The sun is powerful, so we recommend wearing sunscreen and bringing a hat for protection. Sunglasses are also recommended, but make sure to wear a croakie strap to prevent them from falling in the river. Photos will be taken from shore and are available for purchase following your trip.

Cruiser Bike Tour: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing. On warm, sunny days we recommend shorts, a T‐shirt, and tennis shoes. On cool days we recommend a sweater or light jacket. We provide rain jackets on wet days, but its always a good idea to bring your own if you have it. You won’t need much in personal gear, as we provide all of your equipment, including bikes and helmets. Sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended. If you would like to ride clipless pedals on our singletrack trips then plan on bringing your own pedals and shoes, as all of our tours use flat pedals.

Jeep Tour & Distillery Event: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and bringing layers and rain gear. Temperatures and weather can change rapidly, so while you are either inside a vehicle (or in the distillery ) for most of the time, it’s a good idea to be prepared. Overall these are casual tours, so no need to dress up!

Hiking Tours: We recommend dressing in layers and wearing good hiking or trail shoes. The morning temperatures are always cooler at higher elevations and mountain weather conditions are always subject to sudden changes. Low or high hiking shoes are always better for trail grip especially on Intermediate and ¾ day trips. Please bring your own pack if you have one, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen or hat.

Mountain Bike Group Ride: This ride is a group of other cgaiters trying not to get lost together on the trails in Snowmass Village. Bring what you normally bring to ride and don't forget your bike!



RIVER RAFTING ADVENTURE

Upper Roaring Fork – Thunder River: The Upper Roaring Fork was named Thunder River by Ute Indians to describe the rumbling sound that begins in early spring. This early season trip begins just 5 miles outside of Aspen at the Woody Creek Bridge and ends 3 miles above Basalt. Total river distance is 8 miles. This section features beautiful scenery and wildlife, and exceptional whitewater on class III rapids. This section’s close proximity to Snowmass Village means that very little transportation time is involved.

BACK COUNTRY JEEP TOUR

Gold Hill Tour - Aspen Mountain: This jeep tour travels up Aspen Mountain, traversing through verdant meadows and Blue Spruce forests. Once on top, we skirt along the crest of Gold Hill Ridge, affording fantastic views of the Continental Divide on one side, and the Montezuma Basin area on the other. Finally, we head back down past old mines and cabins dating back to Aspen’s earliest days. Summer wildflowers or fall colors are abundant and there is ample opportunity for picture taking and strolling. A refreshing snack is served along the way

WILDERNESS HIKE

Hiking at the Maroon Bells Half Day: You cannot leave Aspen without experiencing the Maroon Bells. These peaks are considered the most photographed peaks in North America. Driving is limited for the public BUT not for Blazing Adventure's guests! With our permits we have special admittance to drive all the way to Maroon Lake for easy access to miles and miles of beautiful trails. Let our trained guides weave you through endless aspen grooves or safely hike you up Crater Lake. This is a must see!

cruiser bicycle tour

Maroon Bells & Lake - Maroon Creek Valley: Our tour begins with a drive to the “most photographed peaks in North America” – the Maroon Bells and Maroon Lake. At Maroon Lake there will be time for photographs and to talk about the local wildlife. After everyone has limbered up, you will begin your 12-mile downhill descent on a paved road through the Maroon Valley. Along the way, you are welcome to stop and enjoy the spectacular views, and to photograph one of the most picturesque wilderness areas in Colorado. Your trip finishes in Aspen. We will stop for a refreshing snack along the way. The Maroon Bells road is closed to most vehicular traffic for the majority of the summer and affords a perfect opportunity to enjoy your downhill bike ride.

Marble Distillery Tour and Bottling Event

Spend your day exploring the unique art of distilling spirits at one of the most sustainable craft distilleries on the planet! Carbondale, a short 40 minute drive from Snowmass is the home to Marble Distilling Company. This boutique hotel and craft distillery sits beneath the shadow of 13,000’ Mt Sopris and is setting the new standard for sustainability in both the lodging and distilling industries. A true zero waste venture that cares as much about the environment as it does its product. Today, you can be a part of it all. We will begin by doing a short tasting and tour of the distillery to hear what makes their spirits unique before grabbing one of their signature cocktails and heading to the bottling room. Here, we will have an hour long bottling party where you will fill and package up bottles, sign them, and send them on their way. As a thank you for spending a few hours with us, we will send you home with your own bottle of one of Marble’s award winning spirits.

Mountain bike group ride

Bring your own mountain bike, equipment and a strong set of lungs for a group ride on the Rim Trail Loop in Snowmass Village. Named one of the "best singletrack rides in the valley" by MTB Project. Its an 11 mile loop that has 7 miles of great singletrack with sweeping views followed by 4 miles on the bike path. Overall elevation gain is 1,726'. The ride will start and end from the hotel. While all ability and fitness levels are welcome on this ride, it is suggested for advanced beginners and higher with a health fitness level. This is due to the trail rating of intermediate, elevation gain, length and trail elevation. The hotel offers bike concierge services to store your bike while staying at the hotel.