After two summer building seasons, Denver's Hyder Construction completed the new Elk Camp restaurant for Aspen Skiing Co. in time for the restaurant to open with the resort’s 2012-2013 season. At 9,970 ft above sea level, the restaurant embraces its mountain setting by capitalizing on dramatic views that can be seen from all three sides of the building. This contemporary mountain structure was designed by CCY Architects of Basalt and features vast areas of windows, large timbers, metal siding and board-formed concrete.
The challenging site, at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola, includes a steep mountain slope tied into the existing Elk Camp Gondola foundation and terminal station. The entrance to the restaurant is just a few steps from the existing gondola, allowing guests quick access to dining.