The peak of Aspen Mountain is 11,212 feet. Whether you are visiting in summer or winter, a trip to the top of the mountain on the Silver Queen Gondola will include spectacular views and delicious food, and is a must while you are in town.
While skiing in the winter you will ride the Gondola to the top of Aspen Mountain to access over 75 trails. If you aren't a skier you can still ride the Gondola, with the purchase of a "foot pass" sold at the ticket office, to enjoy lunch & sunshine at the Sundeck Restaurant. Another alternative to skiing is to snowshoe Richmond Ridge with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies who offer daily tours.
November 27, 2025 - April 19, 2026
Silver Queen Gondola 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
View additional lift hours of operation here.
Sightseeing Pass:
Silver Queen Gondola Uploading: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, last ride down 4:00 pm
Adults $55
Seniors (65+) $40
Child/Teen (7-17) $40
Children 6 and under ride free
*Pets are not permitted to ride in the Gondola during the winter months. Sightseeing tickets may be limited during peak season dates.
Finding pricing for lift tickets as well as information about Mountain Collective and Ikon Passes here.
Daily June 21 - September 1
Hours of operation: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm with the last ride down at 4:30 pm.
Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-26
Weekends: May 31-June 1, June 7-8, June 14-15
Weekends: September 5-7, September 12-14, September 19-21, September 26-28
Hours of operation: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm with the last ride down at 4:30 pm.
$39
Free for Children 6 & Under
$48
3 days of gondola and chairlift rides (valid 3 of 7 days). Valid on Aspen Mountain's Silver Queen Gondola and Snowmass' Elk Camp Gondola.
$184
Unlimited access through the 2025 summer season
Tickets may be purchased in advance online or when in town at the Aspen Mountain Ticket Office.
*Pets are allowed to ride in the Gondola cars marked with a paw print. Lift Operators will direct you to these cabins when loading.
