SUMMITS AND COULOIRS

San Juan Couloir Skiing

Three days to feel like a superhuman skiing classic couloirs.

Enjoy the thrill of big mountain skiing as you rip an epic run between towering rock walls in the San Juan Mountains.

This is where all your technical backcountry skills come together: efficient uphill travel, strong ski technique, and mountain sense, culminating in the reward of a long, aesthetic descent.

For proficient backcountry skiers seeking that perfect couloir, this private program is fully customized to your goals. Whether it’s a local classic you’ve been eyeing or a hidden line that’s just coming into shape, we’ll design the ideal day to match your skills!

TRIP IDEAS

Turkey & Tofurkey Chutes

Silverton

Mt. Stoney Cross Col.

Mt. Gilpin North Col.

Yankee Boy Basin

Grandad Couloir

McMillan North Face

South Lookout Peak: V7

Red Mountain Pass

Babcock Col.

Durango

Sheep Chute

Telluride

AVAILABILITY

March through May, conditions dependent

PRICING

3-day program, $666 per day.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Is This Trip Right For Me?
This trip is designed for experienced backcountry skiers.
If unsure, give us a call and we’ll customize a trip for you.

Trip Length
Plan for 3 full days of Couloir Skiing around the San Juan Mountains.

Group Size
Maximum 4 people per guide.

Departure Time
Early!

Meeting Location
We will meet at your lodging in town.

Equipment List
We can provide Avalanche Safety Equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel).

Included in your trip cost

  • Three days of guided Couloir Skiing in the San Juans, CO
  • Trip lead by an AMGA Ski Guide
  • Avalanche equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe)
  • Technical equipment (harness, ropes, crampons, mountaineering axe)

Not included in your trip cost

  • Backcountry ski equipment (available to rent locally)
  • Meals/Personal snacks
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Accommodations
  • Transportation
  • Customary guide gratuity
  • Trip/Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
  • Incurred costs by leaving a program early for any reason
  • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure

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