Aspen Alpine Guides, Inc.
Fall is here, there is snow on the high peaks and it is time to start thinking about ski tours, hut trips and avalanche classes.
Meet the Professionals at Aspen Alpine Guides:
Ron Rash-Lead guide with all of our programs. Ron moved to Aspen from Steamboat Springs Colorado in 1985. He has taught telemark and downhill skiing at Aspen Highlands for 10 years. Ron has been a guiding for 12 years. When not guiding for Aspen Alpine Guides he teaches courses for the National Outdoor Leadership School as a senior instructor teaching instructor, rock climbing, and winter courses. Ron also teaches avalanche courses with Colorado Mountain College. When not showing others the wonderful mountain environment of Colorado Ron spends his time with his wife and 6 year old daughter playing in the mountains.
Richard Rosenfeld-Ski Guide in all disciplines. Richard has lived in the Aspen area since the mid eighties. He has taught alpine and telemark skiing with the Aspen Skiing Company and later with the National Outdoor Leadership School. Richard also teaches a complete winter camping curriculum if you prefer Quinzhees and Igloos to huts. In the summer season Richard leads Outdoor Educator and Backpacking courses. When not working you can find him on his mountain or road bike, someplace between Aspen and Tuscany.
David Polovin-Leads Hiking, orienteering courses, rock climbing classes, Snowshoe, and Cross country skiing, along with our hut trips. David moved to Aspen in 1985 to start Timberline Mountain Bike Tours. After 16 seasons of owning, operating the business, and guiding bike tours around the West, he recently sold the business. During the winter season for the past 15 years he has been a Professional Ski Instructors of America certified Nordic instructor/tour leader, teaching cross-country skiing, and leading day ski and snowshoe tours in the Aspen area. David is also an instructor for the Colorado Mountain College Outdoor Education Department teaching courses and leading mountain bike and hiking tours in Colorado and Utah. Most of his free time is spent biking, hiking and skiing the mountains around Aspen, and as an active member of Aspen Mountain Rescue. Dave loves the mountains, and enjoys exposing Aspen visitors to our beautiful natural environment.
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| Group Sizes |
1 to 4 people
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| Durations |
1 day
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| Required Skill Level |
Open to All
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| Required Equipment |
Not Included
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| Targeted Activities |
Cross-country Skiing, Skiing, Snowshoeing |
Group Types |
Private |
Groups |
Kids/Youth |
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Elderly |
Workshops/Seminars |
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Ski & Snowboard Styles |
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FreeStyle Boarding |
Cross-country Skiing |
Alpine Skiing |
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FreeRide Boarding |
Telemark Skiing |
Carve Skiing |
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FreeCarve Boarding |
FreeStyle Skiing |
Speed Skiing |
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Kite Snowboarding |
Ski Jumping |
Heli/Cat |
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Off Piste |
HalfPipe |
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Cross Country Skiing
Tour Type Private Guide (Up to 4 people)
Beginner lesson & tour (1 ½ -2 hours) $150/group Addt’l people, add $40/person
1/2 day tour/lesson (3 ½ -4 hrs) $225/group Addt’l people, add $70/person
3/4 day Ashcroft tour $330/group (Up to 3 people)
(6 hrs) includes lunch at Pine Creek/No Booze
Notes:
Tours require a 24 hour notice, last minute calls are accepted, however we cannot guarantee space.
All ski tours include ski rental gear and trail tickets as necessary.
All tours include equipment, water bottles, trail snacks, and hot drinks.
Government Trail ¾ day snowshoe tours include lunch at Café West.
All trips include transfers
Backcountry Ski Tours
All trips arranged upon request based on guide availability. Skiers must be physically fit, and previous ski experience is highly recommended. Backcountry Ski equipment is available for rent through the Ute Mountaineer. Aspen Alpine Guides, Inc. is available to help arrange appropriate ski rental gear. Cost is $300/day for 1-3 people, each additional person add $100.00. Price includes avalanche safety equipment.
Locals "favorite" valley day tour. This full day tour is designed around the group ability, and trail and snow conditions. You are the judge on the trip you would like, whether it is ski tour from Aspen to Snowmass, or a ski into one of the many huts around our area; our professional staff is knowledgeable in all these areas. You will need to provide you own ski equipment
Aspen "Richmond Ridge" powder tour. This is the powder skiers' delight. Get away from the slopes and into some of the most spectacular areas for powder skiing. You can use either Telemark skis or Randonee' equipment. Participants must have some previous alpine or telemark experience. Get the most turns for your effort. You will need to provide you own ski equipment and lunch.
Ski Mountaineering
For physically fit and experienced backcountry skiers only. These tours are the ultimate in ski touring. Experience the exhilaration of hiking to the top and ski down from one of the nearby spectacular peaks in our area. Peaks like Hayden, Green Mountain and more! Location varies on conditions and group strength. Cost is $300/day for 1-3 people, each additional person add $100.00. Price includes avalanche safety equipment
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| Meals |
Not Applicable
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| Local Transport |
Not Applicable
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| Insurance |
Not Applicable
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| Nearby Attractions |
Group Snowshoe tours
Half-day tour Group SnowshoeTours (3 ½ -4hrs) 5-7 miles round trip $75/per person, 2 person minimum charge. 9:30am-1:30pm. Includes all equipment, hot trail lunch and transportation. Locations include: Buttermilk Meadows, Hunter Creek, Difficult Creek, Snowmass and more!
½ day group snowshoe tours are offered daily, all other tours are scheduled on an as requested basis.
Private Guided Snowshoe tours (Up to 4 people)
Half-day tour (3 ½ -4hrs) $225/group Addt’l people, add $70/person
Ashcroft Half-day tour (3 ½ -4hrs) $260/group Addt’l people, add $70/person
Nature or Fitness Hike (2-2 ½ hrs) $150/group Addt’l people, add $50/person
¾-day Government Trail (6 hrs) $285/group Addt’l people, add $85/person
Trip descriptions for 1/2 day snowshoe tours:
Buttermilk meadows Our most popular trip. We follow this peaceful trail through Aspen and Pine forests until we reach this spectacular meadow. Rated Moderate. Approximately 5-7 mile round trip.
Difficult Creek Trail This is the easiest tour we offer. After wandering along the Roaring Fork River, we'll come to a spectacular overlook of Aspen. 4-6 miles Round trip.
Hunter Creek Our trip visits the old Ghost Town from the 1800's, and the cabins remaining there. The open meadows and valley gives us spectacular views of the ski areas surrounding Aspen, and the Maroon Bells. Rated Moderate to Difficult. 6-7 miles round trip. |
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