Elk Mountain Expeditions Description

Elk Mountain Expeditions is an outdoor adventure company in Aspen, Colorado, offering guided rafting, fly fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, inflatable kayaking, and historic mine tours. Founded in 2012 by Lange, James, and Conor, three Aspen locals who grew up exploring Colorado’s rivers together, the company was created to bring a more personalized experience to the Aspen whitewater rafting and fly fishing industry. The owners maintain a passion for the Roaring Fork River, which flows through the heart of Aspen and remains their favorite place to raft and play.

Elk Mountain Expeditions provides fly fishing adventures on the gold medal trout waters of the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers, with expert guides accommodating both experienced anglers seeking local knowledge and first-time casters. Stand-up paddleboard and inflatable kayak rentals are available at the North Star Nature Preserve, located just five minutes from downtown Aspen. This natural lazy river setting offers a family-friendly outing suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers. Instructional tours are provided for those wanting to learn flat water paddling or take their skills to river currents in the Rocky Mountains.

Elk Mountain Expeditions operates guided tours of the historic Smuggler Mine, located in downtown Aspen. The tour takes visitors 1200 feet into the authentic 1800s mine to explore original shafts, tunnels, and mining equipment. Knowledgeable guides share stories of the silver rush era, mining techniques, and the legendary silver strikes that shaped Aspen’s early history. The mine is home to one of the largest silver nuggets ever discovered. Trips are available throughout the day with flexible scheduling for private or group bookings, serving both locals and tourists with safe, well-organized excursions.

Services: Guided Fly Fishing, Whitewater Rafting, Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals, Inflatable Kayak Rentals, SUP Instructional Tours, Kayak Instructional Tours, Smuggler Mine Tours, Private Trips, Group Trips, Equipment Rentals
Category: Outdoor
Features: Family, Events, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Kayaking
Address: 100 Smuggler Mountain Rd, Aspen, CO 81611
Directions: View on Google Maps