Backcountry Skiing
The skiing in Colorado’s San Juan mountains are renowned for the easy access to deep powder and steep terrain. From our winter base of operations in Ridgway we offer guided backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass and the surrounding areas. With an extensive hut system, it is possible to enjoy skiing right out the backdoor, returning in the evening to enjoy an aprés-ski dip in the hot tub and rewarding dinner in the mountains. In the springtime, when the snowpack becomes more stable and reliable, we are able to venture into steeper terrain and offer ski mountaineering trips on 14ers such as Handies Peak and Mt. Sneffels.
Skyward Mountaineering also offers expedition skiing, in locations such as the Alps and Alaska. These early spring ski tours combine overnight expeditions with the comfort of a European hut system or a basecamp style setup. We also offer ski mountaineering prep courses for skiers and splitboarders who want to learn the technical systems to climb and ski steep terrain efficiently and safely.
Where do you want to go backcountry skiing?
Skyward Mountaineering offers guided backcountry skiing and splitboarding throughout our local zone in Ouray, Silverton and Red Mountain Pass as well as in major ski mountaineering destinations such as the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and the Alps. Locally, our easy access to great mid-winter powder and a wide variety of terrain is unparalleled and makes for a great opportunity to enjoy solitude in the mountains while skiing great runs. Additionally, Skyward offers hut based overnight ski tours and technical ski mountaineering in big mountain ranges, all with custom itineraries and decades of experience providing skiers and snowboarders safe and fun turns in incredible snow.
Skyward Mountaineering is an AMGA Accredited Business, that means we’ve gone through rigorous third party auditing to ensure the highest quality risk management, customer service, ethical business practices, and professionally trained guides.
Our guides are expert skiers and climbers with extensive training and personal experience on challenging ascents and descents around the world.
We are a small guide service offering customized programs based on decades of guiding and instructional experience.
Unparalleled logistics support from start to finish. Our office staff are skiers, climbers and mountain guides so when you call or email us we’ll give you honest and helpful information to increase the success and enjoyment of your trip.