ASHCROFT Snowshoe Tour

On this half-day snowshoe tour in the beautiful and pristine Castle Creek Valley, naturalists will share expertise on tracking animals, observing birds, and studying the delicate sub-alpine community. Take a look at the historic ghost town of Ashcroft as you walk through serene spruce and fir forests, open meadows, and peaceful aspen groves on your way to lunch at the unique Pine Creek Cookhouse. Tours include spectacular views, a gourmet lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse, snowshoe rental, and Ashcroft trail pass. Ashcroft Tours are offered seven days a week at 10:30 a.m. in a partnership with the Ashcroft Ski Touring/Pine Creek Cookhouse and the US Forest Service.

*Every Day at 10:30 a.m.
*$90 price includes a gourmet lunch at Pine Creek Cookhouse
*Meet at the King Cabin at Ashcroft Ski Touring Center located 11 miles up Castle Creek Rd. from the round-about.
*A shuttle leaves from the Wheeler Opera House daily at 10 a.m. with a $20 per person, two-person minimum round-trip fare
*Reservations are necessary
*Tours take place on varied terrain at a leisurely pace
*Warm Boots, Winter Clothing, Sunscreen, and Water are strongly recommended
*Call ACES Mon-Fri, 9 a.m - 5 p.m. with any questions
*If you would like to contact us with reservation information after these hours please dial 0 and leave a message and we will return your call promptly.


Ages: All Ages
12/17/2007 - 4/04/2008 

The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) is a non-profit environmental education center, now with THREE locations:


ACES at Hallam Lake in Aspen
SPRING HOURS: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Tel: 970.925.5756
Fax: 970.925.4819
aces@aspennature.org
100 Puppy Smith St.
Aspen, CO 81611

ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt
SPRING HOURS: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Tel: 970.927.6760
Fax: 970.927.6703
rockbottom@aspennature.org
2001 Hooks Spur Road
Basalt, CO 81621

ACES at Toklat in Castle Creek Valley
SPRING HOURS: call for information April 15 - May 31
Tel: 970.925.9157
toklat@aspennature.org
11247 Castle Creek Road
Aspen, CO 81611

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