Aspen Winter Adventures

Aspen Expedition Winter Activities

Lift Access Ski Descents

Min. Age:	14 years old
Necessary Expertise Level:	Advanced intermediate or better alpine skiier or snowboarder
Days Available:	Everyday
2008/2009 rates*:	One person - $500; Two people - $560 ($280 per person); Three people - $750 ($250 per person); Four people - $920 ($230 per person)

*Included: AMGA trained or certified ski guide, pre-trip preparations, lift ticket ($29 discount for clients who have their own lift passes)

Description

Tired of hunting for fresh powder in the ski areas? Try skiing/ snowboarding through untracked powder with one of Aspen Expeditions AMGA/IFMGA certified or trained guides. In Aspen, Colorado we offer some of the finest backcountry ski descents with some runs greater than 4000 vertical feet. The day consists of a privately guided lift serviced ski descents off of Aspen Mt., Aspen Highlands, Snowmass Mt. or into the Backcountry Wilderness. The tour depends on snow conditions and level of skiing/ riding of the individual or group.

Ideal For

Off-piste skiing is compatible for skiers or snowboarders. Ages 14 & older are recommended. Intermediate to advanced level of skiing or riding ability. No previous backcountry skiing/snowboarding experience necessary!

Fitness Level

Moderate level of physical condition. The tour involves a ridgeline traverse and skiing/ riding descent through some of the best powder in Colorado.

Backcountry Hut Trips

Min. Age:	12 years old
Necessary Expertise Level:	Advanced intermediate or better alpine skiier or snowboarder
Days Available:	everyday
2008/2009 rates for 3 day Backcountry Hut Trip*:	Call for rates
2008/2009 rates for 4 day Backcountry Hut Trip*:	Call for rates
2008/2009 rates for 5 day Backcountry Hut Trip*:	Call for rates

*Includes AMGA/IFMGA certified or trained ski guide, avalanche rescue equipment, hut fees, one pre-trip backcountry ski day, lift ticket, hut food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Alpine touring, telemark or splitboard is required and available to rent through Aspen Expeditions

Going on a guided hut trip with friends or family is a memorable adventure to a wilderness winter wonderland. Most huts are situated right at treeline in pristine & secluded environments.

With no backcountry experience necessary our AMGA trained or certified guide can take you on one of our winter hut trip adventures. We will outfit you and prepare you for 2 day or multi-day hut trip adventure.

In Colorado we schedule private hut trips to either the Braun or 10th Mountain huts located in the White River National Forest surrounding Aspen, CO.

In Chamonix, France we schedule a multi-day hut to hut ski tour to Zermatt, Switzerland (the 'haute route') or we can arrange a privately guided trip.

Ice Climbing

Min. Age:	12 years old
Necessary Expertise Level:	No Experience Necessary
Days Available:	everyday
2008/2009 rates*:	One person - $500; Two people - $560 ($280 per person); Three people - $750 ($250 per person); Four people - $920 ($230 per person)

*Includes AMGA/IFMGA certified or trained mountain guide, all technical ice climbing gear (boots, crampons, ice tools, helmet, harness)

Ice climbing is a unique and exhilirating climbing experience. With no experience necessary our AMGA trained or certified guides can take you out for a day of ice climbing. We will outfit you and show you how to use the techical tools.

Just 10 minutes outside of Aspen is an ideal area for the first time ice climber. In a remarkably sunny spot we will introduce you to the techniques and gear and take you up a frozen waterfall.

For the more advanced climber we can take you to secluded multi-pitch routes near Marble or Redstone, less than one hour from Aspen. We can also take you to famous ice falls around Vail, CO.

Winter Mountaineering

Min. Age:	12 years old
Necessary Expertise Level:	No Experience Necessary
Days Available:	everyday
2008/2009 rates:	Each custom course is priced for the individual or group. Please call for a quote on your mountaineering course.

Learn mountaineering and technical climbing skills to give you the self-confidence, knowledge and mountain awareness to climb almost any mountain in the world. Topics covered are:

• Snow Climbing - Use of ice axe and crampons, snow/ice anchors, crevasse rescue, short roping, etc.
• Self Rescue - Advanced techniques for experienced climbers.
• Rope handling skills, route finding, orienteering, weather assessment, etc.
• Aid Climbing - Big wall aid techniques, hauling systems, bivouac training, etc.
• Sport Climbing - Emphasis on gymnastic movement on rock.

Winter Activities offered through Aspen Paragliding

Paragliding

Min. Age:	8 years old
Necessary Expertise Level:	No Experience Necessary for Aspen Mountain morning foot launch, advanced beginner or better skiier/snowboarder for Snowmass or Aspen Mountain afternoon flight
Days Available:	everyday
2008/2009 rates:	$225 per person

Experience the thrill & freedom of free flight with a tandem paragliding flight over Aspen or Snowmass. With no prior experience necessary you can SOAR over Aspen or Snowmass, Colorado with USHGA certified tandem pilots.

Tandem Flights

Tandem flights are scheduled 4 times a day in the summer and the winter, weather dependent. The USHGA paragliding pilot will give you a flight briefing at launch and put you into a comfortable harness. With just a few running steps you and your pilot will take off the side of the hill like a bird. You sit in front, the pilot behind you.

Summer/Early Fall Flight Schedule

Flights are scheduled at 7:00, 8:30, 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. The experience includes the ride up Aspen Mountain to one of the launch areas. The average paragliding experience lasts approximately 2 hours.

Winter Flight Schedule

Flights are taken off of both Aspen Mountain (Ajax) and Snowmass Mountain. It is recommended to schedule your flight time early on during your vacation in Aspen or Snowmass.... just in case you have to reschedule due to weather.

Contact Information

Aspen Paragliding is located at 426 S. Spring Street, Aspen, on the corner of Spring and Durant Ave. above the Butcher's Block deli (one block east of the Silver Queen gondola). Aspen Expedition phone number: 970.925.7625

Reservations

To book this great activity or for more detailed information call 888.649.5982 and request lodging and paragliding rates, or e-mail info@stayaspensnowmass.com to have a customized quote sent to you via e-mail. Book your flight online today.

Other Summer Aspen Expedition Adventures

If outdoor adventures are your passion, please take a look at some of these packages Aspen Expeditions has put together for you.

Rock Climbing

Aspen Seven Summits - Peak Ascents

Four Mountain Sports Adventure