Shadowbrook Condominiums

Local Climate

The average summer daytime temperature is between 70 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit; evening lows average between 30 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity is low. Dress in layers, include a jacket for the afternoon shower or after the sun goes down.
During the winter months, daytime highs might reach only 30 degrees Fahrenheit, but our proximity to the sun coupled with our "rare air" and abundant reflective snow call for "layering" clothes. Several lighter layers that can be taken off and put back on are the best way to dress for winter. Nighttime temperatures can drop below zero. Snowfall might vary from year to year.
Sunglasses and sunscreen are a must!

Transportation Options

Snowmass Village Free Shuttles

The Town of Snowmass Village provides free shuttle service to most locations in the Village. Buses depart from the shuttle terminal located just below the Village Mall on Daly Lane.

Rio Grande Parking Plaza

Convenient 24 hours a day covered parking. Located just of of Mill Street, one block north of Main Street. Rates are $.75 per hour, or $7.50 per day. Call 925-5430 for more information.

Residential Parking

Parking in residential neighborhoods is restricted to a maximum of two hours from 8:00 am to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Pay-and-Display Parking in the Commercial Core

Aspen pay stations work like traditional parking meters, except that one pay station covers one side of the entire block. Insert payment ($.50 per half hour, maximum of two hours) at the station and display the receipt on the driver's side of the dashboard of your car.

Roaring Fork Transit Agency

The Roaring Fork Transit Agency (RFTA) provides free and frequent service within Aspen, to the Airport, Airport Business Center and all four ski areas. Service to Snowmass Village and downvalley communities is available for a reasonable fare. Call 925-8484 for information on routes, departure times and fares.

Free Galena Street Shuttle

Convenient for those in-tow trips. Serving the Rio Grande Parking Plaza, Post Office, Hunter Creek, commercial core, the Gondola at Aspen Mountain and Rubey Park Transit Center every five to ten minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. during the winter and summer seasons.

Free Skier Shuttle

Free skier shuttles run every 30 minutes between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, stopping at designated stops throughout town and the four ski areas. Call 925-8484 for information on routes and departure times.

Taxi Services

Black Diamonds Limousine 970-948-2685		High Mountain Taxi & Limousine 800-528-8294
Colorado Mountain Express 800-525-6363		Snow Limousine, Inc. 970-544-6475

Things to Remember

Ski Injury Prevention

Ski in accordance to your physical condition and ability.
Allow your body to adjust to the high altitude. Take it easy the first day or two.
Warm up and stretch before the first run.
Make sure your equipment is adjusted properly.
Beware of muscle fatigue at the end of the ski day

Sunshine and Sunscreen

Aspen and Snowmass Village are located at about 8,000 feet in elevation. With the high altitude there is less atmosphere to filter out the ultraviolet rays of the sun. In the winter the ultraviolet radiation is increased significantly with the reflection of the sun's rays off the snow.

Apply sunscreen of at least SPF 15.
Reapply sunscreen at least every four hours.
Wear a good pair of sunglasses with adequate UV protection - the eyes can burn too.
Don't forget that you're at risk even if it's a cloudy day.

Altitude Sickness

There is 70 - 80% less oxygen and less humidity available at 8000 feet than at sea level. Symptoms may include: nausea, insomnia, diarrhea, constipation, "gas," restlessness, shortness of breath, fast heart beat, headache, nasal congestion, cough, and fatigue. The following are things you can do to minimize your symptoms.

Don't overdo it. Physical exertion will affect your response to altitude. So take it easy for the first day.
Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol, caffeine and salty foods.
Eat lightly.
Get plenty of sleep. Overexertion and lack of sleep can result in more severe and persistent altitude symptoms.
Listen to your body. If you experience any symptoms, decrease your activity

The Elements

Mountain weather changes rapidly. Although the Aspen area is blessed with copious amounts of wonderfully sunny and warm weather, conditions can change in minutes. Any venture requires serious preparation.

Avalanche Awareness

Be smart! Because of terrain, temperatures, and type of snow, Colorado has more avalanche deaths per year than any state in the nation. Avalanches can occur here at any time of the year. Outfit every member of your party with proper avalanche and safety equipment.

Call for avalanche reports: U.S. Forest Service in Aspen at 920-1664, or Colorado Avalanche Information Center at 303-275-5360.
Avoid travel in avalanche-prone terrain within 24 hours of a storm.
Avoid slopes of between 30 and 45 degrees.
Whumphing sounds or shooting cracks coming from your weight on the snow.
Recent avalanche activity on similar aspects, exposure and elevation.