Horseback Riding Options
 1.5hr, 2hr or 3hr Trail Rides on Buttermilk We'll show you Buttermilk Mountain from the saddle. Two-hour trail rides include beautiful scenery with views of the Snowmass, Aspen and Aspen Highlands and some peaceful time in the mountains. Public rides are available throughout the day. Private rides, for your group only, are available at times that fit your schedule. Good for beginner to intermediate riders. ** 2hr and 3hr rides there is a lunch option at 11am (additional charges apply) Government Trail Rides (1/2 day Buttermilk Meadows) 10am-2pm Let Blazing Adventures and Aspen Wilderness Outfitters give you an introduction to our beautiful mountains from atop one of our fun-loving horses. A trail ride that is located just 10 minutes from Aspen on the Government Trail. Prepare yourself for spectacular wildflowers or the gold of fall colors as you ride to Buttermilk Meadows to enjoy views of Pyramid Peak and the Maroon Valley. Trip Level: beginner to intermediate. ** Lunch Included Maroon Bells Wilderness Trip A friendly horse transports you into the Maroon Bells Wilderness. Your guide will give you a tour of the famous Maroon Valley and East Maroon Canyon. You will enjoy great views of Pyramid Peak and the Bells, which are, by the way, the most photographed peaks in North America. Don't be concerned about your riding level. We promise each person a matched companion from novice to experienced rider. Duration: 5 hours with transfer. Remote Trails - short rides Breakfast Rides (7:30am start ride) Why can't every day start like this? It's a great Rockies adventure! Breakfast features fresh OJ, eggs, French toast, sausage and cowboy coffee. Add hillsides covered with wildflowers and local aspen groves, and you have the ingredients for a perfect breakfast. Meets in Old Snowmass. 1hr, 2hr Trail Rides - Old Snowmass A great trip for families, friends and groups looking for a leisurely ride. Catch a glimpse of Mt Sopris and the breathtaking Capitol Valley with Exceptional photo opportunities along the way. A great way to experience Colorado's wilderness and leave time for all your activities. We can add a lunch to this ride. (add $10.00) Meets in Old Snowmass. ** Times are flexible depending on availability. 1hr, 2hr Trail Rides - Maroon Valley Ride through spectacular Maroon Creek Valley from the T Lazy 7 Ranch stables. 10 minutes drive to ranch, easy and accessible. ** Times are flexible depending on availability. Remote Trails - Half Day & Evening rides
Capitol Peak Wilderness trip with Fishing 91/2 day and full day trips) Just 12 miles from Aspen, in the remote town of Old Snowmass, is the trailhead to the Capitol Peak Wilderness area. Here you can explore miles of remote trails on responsive horses. The impressive peaks of Mt. Daly and Capitol are always in the scene. There's no doubt that you're in the Rockies. Half and full day trips are offered daily. Trip Level: beginner to interneidate. The Full-day tour is a long ride for people who love horses and riding (9:00am-3:30pm) ** Lunch Included The Half day tour is approx. 2 hr riding and 2 hrs fishing 910am-2:30pm) ** Lunch Included Van Horn Park Wilderness Trip - (All Day Hunter Creek 9:00am-3:30pm) Our journey will begin with a spectacular van ride to Woody Creek and up that valley to the old logging and mining community of Lenado. Along the way, we will pass several famous residences such as the $40 million Barbie Benton estate and the 53,000 square foot house of Prince Bandar. Once on your horses, your ride climbs out of the scenic Woody Creek drainage area to the top of Van Horn Park. Here you will ride in a huge alpine meadow on the top of a ridge that overlooks Aspen, the Maroon Bells, and the entire Elk Range. Trip Level: Intermediate. We suggest this ride for guests with previous riding experience.** Lunch Included WHAT TO WEAR: Jeans or long pants, sturdy shoes or boots. OPTIONAL: Gloves & hat. TRIP LEVEL: Beginner to advanced. CANCELLATIONS:48-72 hrs depending on your reservation, please check with your booking agent. CHILDREN: Minimum age for trail rides is 7 years. Pony lead around rides at the Snowmass Rodeo are available for children 6 years and under. |
 
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