Family · Winter 2026–27
Aspen with kids, beyond skiing
For the afternoons, the rest days and the child who doesn't want to ski. What there is, what it costs, and how old they need to be.
For the afternoons, the rest days and the child who doesn't want to ski. What there is, what it costs, and how old they need to be.
At the top of the Elk Camp Gondola in Snowmass, the Breathtaker alpine coaster is $70 for the day (riders from 38 inches). On six winter evenings, Ullr Nights add bonfires, a band, tubing and the coaster (children 6 and under free). Skating at Snowmass Base Village is free, and the Aspen Art Museum is free. For the smallest, Snowmass's Treehouse takes children from age 1.
Prices and dates from Aspen Snowmass, the Aspen Art Museum, ACES and the venues; checked for the 2026–27 season. Confirm on the day; hours move with the weather.
Paul Montiel · Aspen · Updated October 2026
Tell us the ages. We'll book the instructor and the Treehouse, and fill the afternoons. Plan the family week.
Licensed childcare from age 1; ski school from 2½. Skiing with kids.
An evening sitter so the adults can have dinner out. Babysitters in Aspen.
Children 6 and under ski free at all four mountains, all season; Buttermilk's Panda Peak beginner lift is free too.
Lessons or ski school while the energy is highest.
The coaster or a snowshoe tour at Elk Camp, then skating at Base Village.
Children feel it too; keep the first day light and watch for poor appetite or irritability. The first 48 hours.
The Breathtaker coaster and tubing at Elk Camp, Ullr Nights, free skating at Snowmass Base Village, ACES snowshoe tours, the free Aspen Art Museum, the gondola, Glenwood Hot Springs and a sleigh-ride dinner.
At least 38 inches (97 cm) to ride as a passenger and 54–84 inches (137–213 cm) to drive. It is $70 for the day.
Yes. Snowmass's licensed Treehouse childcare takes children from age 1, and ski school starts at 2½.
Children 6 and under ski free at all four Aspen Snowmass mountains, every day, all season.
Rentals at the house, the instructor and the sitter booked, cars for the group.
Fitted at the residence, not in a shop queue.
From Aspen's airport to the door in a private SUV, timed to your actual landing.
A car and driver on call for dinner and the night out, so nobody hunts for a taxi at midnight.
Winter-equipped vehicle and driver for the four-hour drive, re-timed as roads change.
Aspen, known
Aspen Snowmass: Breathtaker Alpine Coaster · Aspen Snowmass: Ullr Nights · Aspen Art Museum · Pine Creek Cookhouse: winter pricing · Aspen Snowmass: lift tickets — checked October 1, 2026.
Tell us their ages and the dates. We'll plan the mornings, the afternoons and the evenings out.
Plan the family week
