Residents of Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle, and Mesa counties can add a big dollop of adventure to their upcoming year. Glenwood Caverns Annual Pass sale runs for two-weeks only, April 16 to 30!
If you’ve ever looked at those orange cable cars gliding up and down Iron Mountain and thought, “I really should get up there more often,” Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Annual Local’s Passes are waiting for you. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, a cave explorer, or just someone who appreciates a great view with your smoked meat sandwich and cold beer, the Annual Thrill and Annual Gondola passes turn that spontaneous thought into an easy IRL “yes.”
Big Value, Close to Home
Why buy a Glenwood Caverns Annual Thrill Pass? Let’s start with the obvious, one word: VALUE. A single visit to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is a full day of fun from the valley floor to the summit of the Defiance Roller Coaster, but with a Thrill Pass, that one-day experience can span an entire season. Instead of trying to cram everything into one trip, you can come back again and again. Ride your favorites. Skip what you’re not feeling that day. Come up for a quick set of thrills or linger over dinner as the sun sets on the Colorado River Valley.
The pass pays for itself faster than you think, especially if you visit even just a couple of times. The Annual Thrill Pass is just $94 for an adult and $84 for a child, that’s $63 of savings, with free parking at the Gondola base included with the Annual Thrill Ride Pass. It includes unlimited access to all rides, and cave tours, plus food, beverage, and gift shop discounts.
For those who want only a Gondola Pass, it’s FREE for locals! But you do have to park a little further away in Lot D. For close-in parking, opt for a $30 parking pass, good for one year. Whichever pass suits you best, purchase locals’ passes online between April 16 and 30. Local status is for residents of Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle, and Mesa counties and is determined by the zip code on your driver’s license.
Your Mountain, Your Pace
What’s great about an Annual Thrill or Gondola Pass is that you can enjoy the park on your terms. There’s something special about being a local. You don’t have to rush. You don’t need a perfectly planned itinerary. With a Local’s Pass, the Park becomes part of your routine, like your favorite off-the-beaten-path trail, coffee shop hangout, or secret fishing hole. Maybe you pop in for a few rides after work, bring visiting friends for an unforgettable day, or make it your go-to weekend tradition. Flexibility is part of the joy of living here.
Every Season, Something New
One of the best-kept secrets? The park changes with the seasons. Summer brings loads of sunshine and adrenaline. Fall layers the mountain in color and seasonal events like Octoberfest. Winter transforms the mountaintop into a festive, magical holiday escape. And, spring brings that fresh-start feeling with fewer crowds and big views. An Annual Local’s Pass means you don’t have to pick your favorite season; you get them all. Annual Thrill and Gondola passes are valid for one year from the time you sign up.
While you buy your Annual Pass online, you activate it at the ticket window the first time you use it. In addition to Park access, your Annual Pass gets you into mountaintop events like Music on the Mountain, but only if you have your pass set up prior to the event. Note that pass set-up blackout dates coincide with Music on the Mountain dates: June 6, June 13, August 15, and August 22. If you bought an Annual Pass online, want to go to Music on the Mountain, but haven’t set it up, don’t worry, for $5 to ride the gondola, you can still make it for the opening set.
A True Commitment to Locals
What really sets the Local’s Pass apart is who it’s for. Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park defines “local” broadly because community here isn’t just one town. Residents of Garfield, Eagle, Pitkin, and Mesa counties are all included. That’s a wide swath of Western Colorado, and it reflects the Adventure Park’s genuine commitment to the region and the people who live, work, and play here.
The Park recognizes that locals are the heart of its story: the kids who grow up riding the rides, the workers who come up for end-of-the-week FAC, the neighbors who bring their family and friends to enjoy the experience. By extending the Local’s Pass to the surrounding three counties, the Adventure Park is saying, “We’re one community, and we’re here to share the best moments and biggest smiles with you.”
The Bottom Line
If you live nearby, the Local’s Pass isn’t just an amazing deal, it’s a grand invitation. To play more. To explore more. To relax more. To take advantage of something truly special in your own backyard.
But don’t dawdle. This offer lasts only two weeks, so grab your Annual Thrill Pass or Annual Gondola Pass today, and start enjoying the perks of living like a local.
