Private Guided Backcountry Skiing & Hut Trips

The San Juan Mountains are host to some of the finest backcountry terrain in Colorado. Coal Bank, Molas, and Red Mountain passes allow us to access the best ski tours at, and above, 10,000 feet where pristine powder skiing is just waiting to be had. Our programs are designed to accomodate a wide range of experience levels and skiing background. Whether you're a perrenial resort skier looking to venture into the untracked powder of the backcountry, or an experienced backcountry enthusiast who wants to hit the best tours the area has to offer, we have what it takes to put it together for you.

Our backcountry ski tours are offered on a private basis, and can be tailored to your needs or desires. We also offer instruction in the following techniques for the first time backcoutnry traveller:

• Avalanche Awareness
• Avalanche Beacon Use
• Route-finding and planning
• Team travel protocol
• Misc. Backcountry Equipment
• Ascension Techniques

Sample Backcountry Ski Tours

Our high-country tours will impress on any backcountry skier the grand terrain to be found in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. There is a lifetime worth of skiing to do in the San Juan, but here is a short list of some of the classic tours in the area:

• Deer Creek
• The Pumphouse
• Sam's/Chattanooga
• The Backyard
• Minnehaha
• The Cemetary
• U.S. Basin / MacMillan Peak
• West Face of Red #3
• And many, many, more!!

Additional Information

Prerequisites: Prior basic skiing and/or snowboarding experience is required. Participants should also be in excellent physical condition. We recommend that participants arrive in Durango atleast 1 full day prior to travelling with us in the San Juan high country.

Trip Cost Includes: Guiding and instruction. Avalanche probe, shovel, and beacon, boots, skis, and climbing skins are available for rent from our shop for an additional cost.

Not Included: Hotel costs before, during or after the courses. 3% land use surcharge, trip cancellation insurance, personal climbing, skiing, or camping equipment, or gratuities.

Registration and Cancellation: You will need to fill out our Domestic Registration Form, cancellation policy agreement, and liability waiver, and send it to us with a 50% deposit. Balance is due on the first day of the course. Please click on our Registration link to access the required forms.