Category Archives: Behind the Scenes

New Cabin Cars For Glenwood Caverns Tram

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park will be adding new tram cabin cars to the existing tram cable system Monday April 29 through Wednesday May 1. The Park will be closed during that time. For more details on the project I spoke … Continue reading

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Learning from the Best

With shorter hours and smaller crowds during the late fall and early winter, the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park management team takes time each year for team building, professional development and celebrating! They traveled to California in November for a team-building … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Glenwood Caverns Tour Guide: Kathy Miller

by Kathy Miller I have been with Glenwood Caverns for almost six years now. I was looking for a part-time job and, having visited the Caverns, I felt that being a tour guide could be a weird, fun thing to … Continue reading

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Glenwood Caverns Mountain Mgr. Nancy Heard Video Interview

Glenwood Caverns mountain operations manager Nancy Heard talks about park attractions, both old and new A big THANKYOU shoutout to the Glenwood Springs High School media class and their BeHeard TV project!

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Pardon our Dust: More Fun is on the Way!

There is a lot of activity — and some dust — at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park right now as preparations are underway for an exciting summer season. Here’s what is in the works… The Cliffhanger Roller Coaster — the highest-elevation, … Continue reading

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Bluebird Finds New Nest

With more and more visitors discovering Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, it was time to add to the transportation options for bringing people up and down Iron Mountain. The tram is a fun and interesting way to make the trip, but … Continue reading

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Retreats Offer New Perspectives for Management Team

Each fall, after the summer crowds are gone, the Glenwood Caverns management team travels to an amusement park or attraction to see first-hand what each one offers, experience its customer service and come up with ideas for improving and expanding … Continue reading

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Glenwood Caverns’ First Employee Looks Back

Bob Koper knows a thing or two about being underground.

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Holiday Greeting

May your days be merry and bright this holiday season                                  –from all the elves at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

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Glenwood Springs Chamber Names Adventure Park
Philanthropic Business of the Year

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park was named Philanthropic Small Business of the Year at the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association’s Annual Gala on April 21, 2011. Chris Ehlers was on hand to accept the award. Giving back to the families in … Continue reading

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