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Unearthing Snowmass: The Ice Age In 2010, Snowmass Village was the scene of one of the most significant ice age discoveries of all time. Hundreds of people rallied to unearth thousands of prehistoric fossils from Ziegler Reservoir. Here’s how to immerse yourself in the Ice Age experience when you’re in Snowmass. Passport Walk: A Fun,...
In 2010, Snowmass Village was the scene of one of the most significant ice age discoveries of all time. Hundreds of people rallied to unearth thousands of prehistoric fossils from Ziegler Reservoir. Here’s how to immerse yourself in the Ice Age experience when you’re in Snowmass.
Pick up an Ice Age Passport and stroll the Village to visit art and educational pieces dedicated to this world-class discovery. Stop at each of the sites contained in the passport to gather clues and answer questions. Turn in your completed passport for a prize. Passports are free and can be collected & redeemed at the following locations: Snowmass Guest Services at Town Park Station and on the Snowmass Mall (open daily, 8:30am-4pm), and The Front Desk at Snowmass Town Hall (open weekdays year-round, 8:30am-5pm).
There’s more to uncover! Check out these additional ways to explore the Ice Age history of Snowmass, from hiking trails to breathtaking viewpoints.
Experience the Discovery Trail, featuring three on-mountain stations accessible via hiking in the summer and the Dawdler ski run in the winter. Click here for a map. During the winter months, access is via the Dawdler ski run (green) which you can follow the signs from the mid-station at the Village Express lift.
Hike the popular Rim Trail (South) to Spiral Point, where you’ll find stunning 360-degree views of Ziegler Reservoir, the site of the fossil discovery. From here, use viewfinders to look back in time and learn more about this prehistoric site. For more details about the hike to Spiral Point, click here.
Visit Town Park Station to see fossil casts and explore the Visitor Center, a key resource for learning more about the Ice Age. This is your starting point for discovering more about the region’s prehistoric history.
For in-depth information about the plants, animals, and scientists behind the Snowmass Ice Age Discovery, head to SnowmassIceAge.com. Get all the facts and learn why this discovery is so significant to the scientific community.
Get up close with a mastodon in augmented reality! Click here to experience this interactive feature and learn more about these incredible creatures from the Ice Age.
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