San Juan Snowcat
About San Juan Snowcat
Additional snowcats to ensure your adventure with us
Base elevation approx. 11,111 ft.
Our future Lodge elevation and location of initial snowcat staging area
Peak elevation 13,250+ ft.
Maximum Hiking elevation 14,014 ft.
Average Annual Snowfall - 350 to 400 inches
12-14 sq. miles of developed terrain. More new terrain this year.
40+ sq. miles available for future exploration.
Vertical average per day - 10,000 - 16,000 ft.
Slope angles range from 25 to 55+ degrees Higher, Steeper, Deeper. Just about 9 miles north of Creede Colorado, San Juan Snowcat will transport you into the truly epic, magnificent and beautiful powder terrain that can only be found in the “Lost" San Juan Mountains. San Juan Snowcat truly offers the adventure of a lifetime. At 13,250 feet (the highest backcountry snowcat access in North America), we place you on top of untracked bowls, chutes and couloirs. Runs range from rolling intermediate glades to extreme faces that reach 55° in pitch. All of this plus the breath-taking views of over 7 different 14,000 foot peaks. We offer exclusive access to the finest terrain and premier powder with the most thorough backcountry awareness available in a Colorado guided experience. San Juan Snowcat is located in the wonderful city of Creede, Colorado. Creede is 21 miles north of South Fork and 37 miles from the famous Wolf Creek Ski Area. Don’t hesitate... this is truly a high alpine adventure you will never forget.
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San Juan Snowcat Quick Facts
| The Basics |
Terrain |
Season |
| Helicopter Trips: |
No |
| Snowcat Trips: |
Yes |
| Years in Business: |
20 |
| Capacity Per Trip: |
10 |
| Trips Per Season: |
80 to 120 trips |
| Guide to Client Ratio: |
1 to 6 |
| Packages start at: |
$245.00 |
| Longest Run: |
Depends on ability |
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| Summit: |
13,250 Ft /
4,039 M |
| Base: |
11,111 Ft /
3,387 M |
| Vertical: |
2,100 Ft /
640 M |
| Acres: |
35,000 Ac /
14,165 Hc |
| Annual Snow: |
400" / 1,016cm |
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| Starts Around: |
12/1/2009 |
| Ends Around: |
5/15/2010 |
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Guide Certifications & Experience
| Ski Patrol or equivalent. |
Equipment Used
| Various Snowcats with passenger cabins. Snowmobiles are also available for Powder Hunting. |
Ski Areas Nearby
| Wolk Creek Ski Area, Monarch Ski Area, Crested Butte Ski Area, Durango Mountain Resort, Telluride Ski Area, Silverton Ski Area, Taos Ski Area |
Booking Policy
| 50% deposit required at time of booking. Check website for further details. |
Training & Instruction
| Stay tuned. Looking into Wilderness Medicine Certs, Avalanche courses and possible more. |
Packages & Pricing
Skiing/Boarding Tours:
$245 per guest Off Peak (weekdays)
$275 per guest Peak Times (weekends and holidays)
Call for early season special rates (before Dec. 1st)
Call for late season special rates (Apr. 1st and beyond)
Private Snowcat Rentals:
$2700 - Off Peak Times
$2900 - Peak Times
Call for early season special rates (before Dec. 1st)
Call for late season special rates (April 1st thru May 1st)
Multi Day Passes:
An awesome gift for someone. Perfect tool for corporate giveaways. Use one of these passes to close a strategic sale. A great way to help our company fulfill future plans. Special rules apply. Ask us for our Multi Day Pass info sheet. See our Policies page for more details.
Please call us to discuss your individual powder pleasure needs.
Scenic Tours are available. Most start @ $50 per person.
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What's New
| Guided Ski, Snowshoe and Snowboard Touring, Snowmobile Skiing and Riding offered throughout our Forest Service Permit. |
Local Lodging
| Lodging in Creede is nearby. South Fork is 21 miles away. Pagosa Springs is about an hour away. http://riograndevacationrentals.com |
Nearby Recreation
| Summer is really fun here. Hiking, climbing, Creede Repertory Theatre, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, atv, etc. In the winter it is time to put all that away and ski/ride/tele. |
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