A View to Remember.
Mountaineer Sky Ride Hours
All hours are weather permitting.
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day:
Daily, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last ride at 5:30 p.m.)
September through May:
Weekends only, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (last ride at 3:30 p.m.)
2010 Sky Ride Events:
Please call 633-9925 ext 173 for weather-related cancellation information.
Stargazing Series Solar Days
When: Sunday, August 1
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: No additional cost, is a part of your regular Sky Ride Ticket price.
View the sun through solar telescopes provided by Colorado Springs Astronomical Society! Join Cool Science to learn more about amazing solar science, see solar oven cooking demonstrations, meet animals who “soak up the sun” because they are ectothermic, and learn about solar energy as a valuable resource!
Stargazing Series Evenings
When: Friday, August 6
Time: 8 pm - 10 pm
Cost: *No additional cost, is a part of your regular Sky Ride Ticket price.
Don’t miss the Friday evening Stargazing Series' at the Mountaineer Sky Ride which provides a unique experience to soar over the Zoo as the sun goes down! Get closer to a creature of the night as you learn about our Egyptian fruit bats and traverse the night sky via the telescopes and guidance of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. Don’t miss the Cool Science demonstrations as they help light up the night sky, and Science Matters will have fun activities for kids of all ages. Bring the family for a fun summer evening of star gazing. Light refreshments will be available for purchase at the Mountaineer Market.
*Sorry, the Sky Ride Day Pass is not applicable to after-hours events or members-only events.
General Sky Ride Information:
Experience the Zoo in a whole new way—from the air!
With the Mountaineer Sky Ride, you'll take a chairlift-style, open-air ride that provides spectacular views of the Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs and the plains to the east.
Soar over popular Zoo exhibits such as Rocky Mountain goats, My Big Backyard, Asian Highlands and Rocky Mountain Wild. At the top, disembark at the overview, where you can:
- Relax on a bench and take in the breathtaking vistas.
- Enjoy the specially designed playground and climbing wall with the kids.
- Grab a snack or drink at Mountaineer Market (available seasonally).
- Enjoy spectacular sunsets and relaxing evenings from atop Cheyenne Mountain.
- Seek shelter from the unpredictable Colorado weather in an authentic yurt.
Location
The Mountaineer Sky Ride departs from Mountain Outfitters plaza at the base of the Zoo, and takes you up to the overview. Separate entrances are offered inside and outside the Zoo—so you can enjoy the Mountaineer Sky Ride with or without the Zoo experience. (Access to the Zoo is not available from the overview.)
Days & Times
Open year-round, as weather permits.
See above for current hours of operation.
The ascent up the mountain takes approximately seven minutes.
Cost
$5 for adults; $4 for kids from 3-11 years old
Members receive $1 off Sky Ride admission prices
Rules
The maximum capacity per chair is 4 people. Children 2 years of age and younger can ride on the lap of someone who is 12 years or older. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by another ride who is 12+ years of age.
Zoo Member Sky Ride Day Pass
Ride as many times as you like! The Mountaineer Sky Ride Day Pass is offered exclusively to members as a $30 add-on for any Zoo Membership and only includes rides on the Sky Ride during regular hours (see hours of operation above). The pass does not include after-hours events or members-only events. Only one Sky Ride Day Pass is permitted per membership. The Sky Ride Day Pass will expire on the same date as your membership. Click here for more details about the Sky Ride Day Pass.
