We are looking forward to welcoming you to Aspen, Colorado for Aspen Ideas: Health! The event takes place on the Aspen Institute’s beautiful 40-acre campus. Please find the information below to assist you in making your plans.
Attendee Guide
For details about attending Aspen Ideas: Health — from where to pick up your pass and how to get around campus, to where to eat and what to wear — check out the 2025 Attendee Guide.
Schedule
While the final Aspen Ideas: Health agenda will be released in early June, attendees should plan for programming to begin around 3:00pm MT on June 22, 2025 and conclude by 12:00pm MT on June 25, 2025. We encourage attendees to consider arriving a day early to acclimate to Aspen's altitude.
Where to Stay
Lodging in Aspen books quickly, so we encourage Aspen Ideas: Health attendees to make their reservations early to secure a space that best meets their needs. Below you will find a list with some options – including several properties offering special discounts for Aspen Ideas attendees. Please contact the properties directly to book your stay.
If you would like assistance finding accommodations, we are pleased to recommend two local travel specialists who have expert knowledge of the area: Marcie Cutler at Ski.com: Marcie@Ski.com or (970) 900-8827 and Pam Urig at Stay Aspen Snowmass: PUrig@AspenSnowmass.com or (888) 649-5982.
Lodging Discounts
We're thrilled to share these exclusive discounts being offered by local hotels for Aspen Ideas attendees:
Aspen Square Hotel
Save 15% on studios & two-bedroom condominiums when you reserve at least 3 nights between June 21-July 1, 2025.
Search availability here and use promo code AI2025.
Offer expires June 1, 2025.
The Gant Aspen
Save 20% on condominiums when you reserve at least 2 nights between June 22–July 1, 2025.
Search availability here and promo code Ideas25 or call 1-800-345-1471 and reference Aspen Ideas.
Offer expires April 30, 2025.
Limelight Aspen
Discounted guest rooms available when you reserve at least 3 nights between June 22–July 4, 2025.
Search availability here or call (866) 987-0352 / email reservations@limelighthotels.com.
Offer available until space is booked.
MOLLIE Aspen
Discounted guest rooms at Aspen’s newest luxury hotel available from June 22–25, 2025.
Search availability here - discount applied to event dates.
Offer available until space is booked.
Frias Properties of Aspen Snowmass
Save 15% on your stay of four nights or more between June 22 – July 1, 2025.
Search availability here and use promo code AIFRIAS15.
Exclusions: Not valid for Independence Square, Fractionals, or Private Homes.
This promotion cannot be combined with other offers.
Offer expires June 1, 2025.
These offers are available for online or direct bookings only.
Hotels and Condo-Hotels:
Annabelle Inn | 232 W. Main St. | (877) 266-2466
Aspen Mountain Lodge | 311 W. Main St. | (888) 261-0092
Aspen Square | 617 E. Cooper Ave. | (970) 925-1000
The Gant | 610 S. West End St. | (800) 549-0530
Hearthstone House | 134 E. Hyman Ave. | (970) 925-7635
Hotel Jerome | 330 E. Main St. | (855) 331-7213
Independence Square Hotel managed by Frias Properties | 404 S. Galena St. | (970) 428-2441
Limelight Aspen | 355 S. Monarch St.| (855) 925-3025
Limelight Snowmass | 65 Wood Rd. | (855) 369-2460
MOLLIE Aspen | 111 S. Garmist St. | (317) 753-6979
St. Regis Aspen Resort | 315 E. Dean St. | (970) 920-3300
The Little Nell | 675 E. Durant Ave. | (855) 920-4600
W Aspen | 550 S. Spring St. | (970) 431-0800
Viceroy Snowmass | 130 Wood Rd. | (877) 235-7577
Viewline Resort Snowmass | 100 Elbert Ln. | (970) 923-8200
Please Note: Lodging at the Aspen Meadows Resort on the Aspen Institute’s campus is reserved for speakers during Aspen Ideas: Health.
Rental Homes:
These local property management companies and brokers specialize in Aspen and Snowmass vacation rentals and can help you find a property that meets your group’s size and budget.
Recommended Rental Brokers:
Brittanie Rockhill | (970) 366-0891 or Brittanie@BrittanieRockhill.com
Rentals:
Alpine Property Rentals | (866) 209-1540 or info@alpineproperty.com
Aspen Luxury Vacation Rentals | (970) 205-9960 or info@aspenluxuryvacationrentals.com
Aspen Signature Vacation Rentals | (970) 544-8001 or info@aspensignatureproperties.com
Destination Residences Snowmass | (970) 923-7096 or Todd.Heintz@DestinationHotels.com
Frias Properties of Aspen Snowmass | (970) 429-2441 or email erin@friasproperties.com
Slifer, Smith, & Frampton Real Estate | (970) 618-8591 or awilkinson@sliferrfv.com
Travel
Flying to Aspen
We encourage participants to book their flights into Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE), which is approximately 10-15 minutes from the Aspen Institute’s campus and hotels throughout Aspen. During the summertime, direct flights to Aspen are available from Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Complimentary airport transportation is included at many of the hotels above and should be coordinated directly with the property.
Driving to Aspen
The drive from Denver to Aspen is approximately 4 hours depending on traffic and weather with two routes available either over Independence Pass (via Highway 82) or on Highway I-70 via Glenwood Canyon and Glenwood Springs. Check cotrip.org for up-to-date information and any road closures.
From Grand Junction, Aspen is an easy two-hour drive. Take I-70 East to Glenwood Springs. From Glenwood Springs, take Highway 82 to Aspen.
From Eagle/Vail, Aspen is about 1.5 hours, first on I-70 West to Glenwood Springs, and then connecting with Highway 82 to Aspen.
Getting Around Town
Downtown Aspen is very walkable, and the WE-cycle bikeshare program makes quick trips across town easy and fun. Additionally, complimentary shuttles will operate during the Festival to bring attendees from hotels in downtown Aspen to campus (less than 1 mile). The shuttles will make continuous loops between campus and downtown hotels during key event hours. A shuttle schedule will be available at registration.
The City of Aspen also has a free, city-wide bus system. The cross-town shuttle runs every 30 minutes to and from downtown Aspen to the Aspen Institute campus and the Benedict Music Tent, between 7:54 am and 9:00 pm daily. For more details about public transportation, visit the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority’s website.
There is no parking on the Aspen Institute campus (including the Benedict Music Tent parking lot) during the event. Attendees are encouraged to park at the Rio Grande Parking Garage and take the Parking Garage Shuttle.
If you have special transportation needs, our event services team will be available to assist you.
Weather and Altitude
Daytime highs in the summer are typically in the high-70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit (21-26 C). Evenings are in the 40s F (5-10 C). The weather in Aspen changes quickly and summer rainstorms are common. Sunscreen is encouraged.
Aspen is situated at nearly 8,000 feet above sea level. Oxygen levels are lower at high altitudes. That coupled with the dry climate can contribute to symptoms of altitude sickness. Avoid altitude sickness by staying well-hydrated, avoiding alcohol, and keeping physical exertion to a minimum. Check out the Aspen Chamber’s Tips for Getting Adjusted to the Altitude to help you acclimate.
Questions?
Contact the Aspen Ideas: Health team at aih@aspeninstitute.org.