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.
In the summer, Aspen Mountain boasts the world's highest official disc golf course, kids' activities, yoga, Music on the Mountains (aka Classical Saturdays), and Sunday Bluegrass Concerts, amid miles of trails to bike and hike. Lunch is available for purchase at the Sundeck.
Memorial Day Weekend: May 23-25
Weekends: May 30-31, June 6-7, June 13-14
Daily: June 20 - September 7
Weekends: September 11-13, September 18-20, September 25-27, October 2-4
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (last ride down at 4:30 pm)
$40 Adult (13 & older)
$30 Child (7-12)
Free for Children 6 & Under
$149 for two adults and up to four children ages 7-12
Sightseeing is free for children ages six & under
$49 Adult (13 & older)
$39 Child (7-12)
3 days of gondola and chairlift rides (valid 3 of 7 days) on Aspen Mountain's Silver Queen Gondola and Snowmass' Elk Camp Gondola and chairlift.
$189
Unlimited access through the 2026 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.
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.
