Mountaineer Sky Ride

A View to Remember.

Mountaineer Sky Ride Hours

All hours are weather permitting.

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day:

Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday – Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

September through May:

Weekends only, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.


Sky Ride Events:

Please call 633-9925 ext 173 for weather-related cancellation information.

Winter WildLand 2009

Preview weekend December 11-13, and nightly December 18-January 3, 2010
Take in the thousands of holiday lights from the Mountaineer Sky Ride during Winter WildLand! You’ll be delighted too by the Gingerbread Yurt, special lighting displays and treats that await you at the top at Santa’s Summit! Meet Mrs. Claus, write a letter to Santa or decorate cookies in the Gingerbread Yurt! Learn more about the special combo tickets available during Winter WildLand.


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 with the kids.
  • Grab a snack or drink (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