A groomed snow trail with fresh tracks through white aspen trees toward a snowy peak
Experiences  ·  Winter

Snowmobiling and snowcat dinners in Aspen

The winter way to the Maroon Bells, a cabin lunch in the national forest, and dinner reached by snowcat. What each costs and what to know before you go.

Maroon Creek Road takes visitors to the Maroon Bells only from mid-May to early November; in winter, one way in is a guided snowmobile tour. T-Lazy-7 Ranch runs guided tours there and into the White River National Forest from $325 for a single rider. For dinner on the mountain, The Cabin at Snowmass and Cloud Nine at Aspen Highlands are reached by snowcat.

Prices, times and rules below are the operators' own published details, checked September 28, 2026. Confirm on booking; they can change for the new season.

Paul Montiel  ·  Aspen  ·  Updated September 2026

ISnowmobile tours

T-Lazy-7 Ranch tours

Maroon Bells Tour
2 hours to Maroon Lake. $325 single rider, $425 for two on one snowmobile. Departures 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday.Hot drinks included. If the route is expected to close, the ranch calls the evening before and moves you to the 1.5-hour Pyramid Peak Tour.
Klondike Lunch Tour
2½ to 3 hours to the Klondike Cabin in the national forest. $375 single, $525 double. Departures 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday.Lunch at the cabin by the wood stove; vegetarian on request when booking.
Independence Pass Tour
3½ to 4 hours to the Independence ghost town, about 11,000 feet, with lunch at Lost Man Cabin. 10 a.m. on select days, weather permitting.Price not published; call the ranch.
Private tours
Private Maroon Bells, sunset and cabin-dinner tours by snowmobile, snow-tracked UTV or snowcat, arranged with the ranch.
IIBefore you book

Rules and practicalities

Ages
Passengers from 4 (7 for Independence Pass). Drivers 18 or older with a valid driver's license.
Clothing
Dress as for skiing, with warm boots and gloves. Helmets with visors are provided.
Season
November to April.
Cancellation
The ranch charges 50% for cancellations within 24 hours; a card is required to reserve.
Altitude
Maroon Lake sits above 9,500 feet and Independence near 11,000. On your first day in Aspen, choose the shorter tour. Altitude: the first 48 hours
IIIDinner by snowcat

Snowcat dinners on the mountain

The Cabin, Snowmass

A Colorado-inspired dinner in an on-mountain cabin, reached by snowcat. Booked through Tock.

Cloud Nine, Aspen Highlands

Swiss cooking and a serious wine list at 10,750 feet, reached by snowcat in the evening. Booked through Tock.

New Year's Eve

Aspen Snowmass offers a private New Year's Eve snowcat experience for groups of up to 10. New Year's Eve in Aspen

Common questions

How much is a snowmobile tour in Aspen?

T-Lazy-7 Ranch's 2-hour Maroon Bells Tour is $325 for a single rider or $425 for two on one snowmobile; the Klondike Lunch Tour is $375 single or $525 double.

Can you snowmobile to the Maroon Bells in winter?

Yes. The road is open to visitors only from May 15 to early November, and in winter guided snowmobile tours run to Maroon Lake.

How old do you have to be to drive a snowmobile in Aspen?

On T-Lazy-7 tours, drivers must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license; passengers can be as young as 4.

What is a snowcat dinner in Aspen?

An evening dinner at an on-mountain restaurant reached by snowcat after the lifts close, such as The Cabin at Snowmass or Cloud Nine at Aspen Highlands.

Around a winter day out

A driver to the ranch and back, and the evening arranged around it.

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Sources

T-Lazy-7 Ranch: snowmobile tours · Aspen Snowmass: snowcat dinners · Maroon Bells Scenic Area: access season  — checked September 28, 2026.

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A winter day out

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Paul Montiel  ·  Founder, Aspen Privé
+1 (970) 315-2060  ·  paul@aspenprive.com