Gant Resort Aspen

The Gant is Aspen's finest condominium resort providing exceptional and gracious lodging and meeting services. Nestled in a peaceful enclave near Aspen Mountain's Silver Queen Gondola, world-class shopping, and the finest restaurants, The Gant offers individually decorated condominiums with the comforts and luxuries of home. By anticipating your every need, our staff offers personalized services including our legendary "Gant Vans" and attentive concierge.

The Summit, an elegant gathering place, creates an inspiring environment for productive meetings, rejuvenating retreats, and festive celebrations. Please note there is a $10 per day resort fee which includes high speed internet access, local phone calls, 800 line access, incoming faxes, and tennis court time in the summer.

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Nearby Attractions: * Skiing and Snowboarding - Four world class ski areas are all within a few miles of each other. Includes Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands and Snowmass. Top-notch instruction available for all ages beginning at three years old.

* Historical Sites - Wheeler-House Museum, Hotel Jerome, Sardy House, Ashcroft and Independence ghost towns, tours of the Smuggler Mine.

* Aspen Music Festival - Aspen Music Festival and School is an internationally renowned classical music festival and premier training facility for tomorrow's classical music stars. Summer: Nine week program featuring several events each day, including orchestral performances, chamber music, opera, family events, lectures and more. Runs from mid June to mid August. Winter: From November to April, events include the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra and much more.

* Restaurants, shopping and nightlife - There are more than 200 shops and restaurants in the Aspen area. Consistently rated #1 in the popular skiing magazines for Aspen's nightlife.

* Spas - The world-renowned spa at the Aspen Club is not to be missed on one's visit. It features 34 treatment rooms, a full service salon and two luxurious relaxation lounges with mesmerizing views of the Rockies. The Aspen Wellness Center is a beautiful and serene place to receive counseling, nurturing and support along with massages, skin care and body care.

* Kid's Korner - Aspen Day-Trippers from nine to fourteen years old. Year round, seven days a week adventure programs. Full day field trips in summer and indoor/outdoor evening activities in the winter. Aspen Youth Center: 12-18 years old from 3:00PM to 8:00PM, Monday through Friday. Pool tables, foosball, video games, ping-pong and bumper pool. Kid's Club for infant childcare during the day. Reservations highly recommended.

* Wheeler Opera House - Wheeler Opera House has become the cornerstone of Aspen's cultural performances. Plays, concerts, foreign films, and more attract people to the spectacular restored 19th century theater.

* Aspen Art Museum - The Aspen Art Museum features rotating exhibitions including contemporary art and art of other historic periods. Free reception and gallery tour every Thursday evening from 6-8PM.

* Art Galleries - More than 30 art galleries to explore and wander through, from Hill's Photography to Thomas Kinkade, the painter of light.
Summer Activities: * Hiking - The area has approximately fifty trails of varying difficulty. Hikes range from easy half-hour strolls to full day uphill climbs.

* Biking - Mountain biking is fast becoming an Aspen area favorite with a number of trails from beginner to extreme. Guided rides and rentals are available and recommended.

* Rafting - A seasonal sport beginning in June and continuing through September. Guests find our three rivers exhilarating with Class 2 (beginners) to Class 5 rapids.

* Fly-Fishing - A year round favorite on the Crystal Frying Pan and Roaring Fork rivers. The area offers gold medal fishing whether wading or floating. Guides are plentiful.

* Horseback riding - Four different outfitters will take individuals into the surrounding mountains for trips of various lengths.

* Jeep Tours - A growing demand has emerged for this convenient passage into the backcountry. The tour operators also offer historic and celebrity adventures.

* Hot Air Balloons and Paragliding - Both activities provide breathtaking panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. Guides are locally licensed and experienced.

* Golf - There are three public golf courses, all with stunning views and superb fairways. Two courses are within minutes and the third and newest course is thirty miles away.
Winter Activities: * Snowmobiling - There are three companies that provide snowmobile tours lasting from one to four hours, often including lunch. The most popular destination is Maroon Bells.

* Dog Sledding - Thirteen Alaskan sled dogs pull you through the Snowmass wilderness for 3.5 hours, lunch included. Reservations required.

* Snowshoeing - A popular new way to see the mountains. There are a large number of rental stores, as well as numerous guided tours.

* Cross-country skiing/Nordic - There are over 60 kilometers of trails in the area, varying in difficulty of terrain and length.

* Ice skating - Public skating is run all winter long at the Indoor Aspen Ice Garden or the outside Silver Circle rink. Pick-up hockey and figure skating are welcome.