Backcountry Skiing Clinics

Intro To Ski Alpinism

Based on a 3-day itinerary with a minimum of 2 participants:

$990/per skier

Includes:

  • 3 days of instructional skiing with an AMGA certified Ski Guide

  • Group climbing equipment (ropes, rock/snow protection and anchor material)

  • Avalanche safety equipment (beacon, shovel, probe) provided upon request

Does Not Include:

  • Additional expenses associated with a change in the itinerary

  • Travel to/from trailhead

  • Lodging

  • Meals

  • Guide gratuity

The best skiing in the San Juan mountains is from mid January through mid May.

Clinics can be customized for different ability skiers, but all participants must be competent intermediate skiers/boarders. Clinic participants should expect full days of uphill and downhill travel.

Montrose Regional Airport is 45 minutes from Ouray. There is no rideshare service but you may book a shuttle service or rent a vehicle with AWD/4WD (for winter driving).

There are plentiful hotels in downtown Ouray, conveniently located in walking distance to restaurants and the town hot springs for an aprés-ski relaxation.

Skiers/boarders are responsible for providing their own personal clothing and backcountry skiing/splitboarding equipment.