San Juan Ski Company
About San Juan Ski Company
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With 35,000 acres of breathtaking terrain in the heart of the West San Juan Mountains, The San Juan Ski Company is Colorado's largest Cat Skiing operation. Escorted by our experienced guides, guests will find untracked bowls, chutes, ridges, glades and treed slopes in an area that receives between 20 and 30 feet of snow each season. Elevations in our permit area range from 8,800 at Durango Mountain Resorts base to 12,500 feet at the summit of Greyrock Peak. The San Juan Ski Company provides Snowcat Skiing and Snowboarding in the rugged and remote San Juan National Forest of Southwestern Colorado. Intermediate, advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders can now explore this fabulous backcountry terrain with the San Juan Ski Company. Based at Durango Mountain Ski Resort, we are only 30 minutes from Silverton Mountain Ski Area and 2 hours from both Telluride and Wolf Creek Ski Resorts.
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San Juan Ski Company Quick Facts
| The Basics |
Terrain |
Season |
| Helicopter Trips: |
No |
| Snowcat Trips: |
Yes |
| Years in Business: |
10 |
| Capacity Per Trip: |
10 guests |
| Trips Per Season: |
10 to 12 runs |
| Guide to Client Ratio: |
1 to 5 |
| Packages start at: |
$325.00 |
| Longest Run: |
1.5 miles |
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| Summit: |
12,400 Ft /
3,780 M |
| Base: |
8,800 Ft /
2,682 M |
| Vertical: |
2,600 Ft /
792 M |
| Acres: |
35,000 Ac /
14,165 Hc |
| Annual Snow: |
300" / 762cm |
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| Starts Around: |
12/1/2008 |
| Ends Around: |
5/15/2009 |
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Guide Certifications & Experience
| First Aid/CPR certified, Level 2 Avalanche certified |
Equipment Used
| Two Bombardier Snowcats, one 15-person snowcoach. |
Ski Areas Nearby
| Silverton Mountain, Telluride, Purgatory/Durango Mountain Resort |
Booking Policy
| Credit Card required to reserve seats, 14 day cancellation policy. |
Training & Instruction
Packages & Pricing
| Don't pay additional airline baggage fees. Use our free K2 powder skis. All trips also include use of avalanche safety gear (ortovox transceiver and shovel pack), lunch and beverages. Private cats available for large groups |
What's New
| 15-person snowcoach. Offering snowcoach tours for non-skiers. |
Local Lodging
| Silverpick Lodge 970-259-6600. Silverpick offers 13 rooms with 23 adjacent one and two bedroom condominiums.
Various lodging options avalable at Durango Mountain Resort. Visit the resort's website at durangomountainresort.com |
Nearby Recreation
| Snowcoach tours, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, skibiking, nordic skiing, sightseeing, scenic train ride, hot springs, Mesa Verde, |
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