San Juan Ski Company

Durango Mountain Resort - Is a fun ski area on a powder day, but it gets tracked up fast. Be sure to check out the tree skiing in the new Legends terrain where it is possible to find untracked lines days after a storm. Locals head to the backside where runs are steeper (but lifts are slower) on powder mornings or pound out midweek storms on the front side under the high-speed six-pack. Skiable area is 1,325 acres with a vertical drop of 2,029. Area receives around 260 inches of snow annually. Tickets are $67; higher during holidays.

Silverton Mountain - The highest and steepest ski area in North America, there is no easy way down Silverton Mountain; just steep bowls, chutes and tight trees. One chairlift accesses the terrain. Guests may have to hike to the "goods." Skiable area is 1,819 acres (more by helicopter) with a lift-served vertical drop of 1,900. Area receives around 400 inches of snow annually. Tickets are $49 unguided, (opening through Jan. 12) and $139 guided (Jan. 13-March 27). Skier numbers are limited, so advanced reservations are advised. Avalanche safety gear is required and can be rented for $36.

Wolf Creek - Boasting "the most snow in Colorado," Wolf Creek receives a whopping 465 inches annually. Even if you missed the storm by a few days, you have a good chance of finding powder stashes if you hike the short distance to the ridge top that accesses some of the area's steeper terrain and adds more vertical and challenge to the rather L-shaped ski area. Skiable area is 1,600 acres, with a vertical drop of 1,604. Tickets are $52 everyday. Check road reports for pass information since the road is occasionally closed for avalanche control.

Telluride - With some of the most spectacular in-bounds hike-to terrain in the country, Telluride offers "big mountain goods for anyone willing to make the trek." Skiable area is 2,000 acres (of which Telluride doesn't waste too many acres on grooming) with a vertical drop of 3,845. The area receives around 309 inches annually. Tickets are $98; higher during holidays.

snowcat skiing

San Juan Ski Company - We are the largest snowcat skiing operation in Colorado with over 35,000 acres of terrain. We are also the least expensive. Our rates are $250 per seat, every day. Our vast terrain guarantees you will ski powder, even weeks after a storm.

Silverton Powdercats - Located seven miles north of Durango Mountain Resort on Molas Pass, Silverton Powdercats has 3,500 acres of mostly open-glade skiing. Rates are $300 per person, with a midweek discount.

San Juan Snowcats - Near Creede (approximately a four-hour drive from us), San Juan Snowcats has around 6,500 acres of terrain. At 13,250 feet, they are North America's highest catsking operation. Rates are $280 per person, lower off peak.

heli skiing

Helitrax - Located in Telluride, Helitrax operates at the highest elevations in North America. Single day trips are $1049; multi-day trips start at $999.

Silverton Mountain heli ski - If you get tired of hiking to the "goods," Silverton Mountain offers heli drops for $159 (you also need to purchase a lift ticket for $139.) Or heliski all day for $999.

backcountry guides

Kling Mountain Guides - Durango based Kling Mountain Guides loves Utah. Experience the hidden gem of skiing in the La Sal Mountains located outside of Moab. The La Sals are host to some of the finest backcountry terrain in Utah and is home to the state's third highest peak, Mt. Peale (12,721). For a unique experience, check out the Chutes and Towers™ trip - climb one of the classic desert towers (Castleton or South Six Shooter) and ski a 12,000 or 13,000-foot peak in the La Sals. Call for prices.

Southwest Adventure Guides - Whether you are a resort skier looking to venture into the untracked powder of the backcountry or an experienced backcountry skier who wants to hit the best tours the area has to offer, Southwest Adventure Guides can put it together for you. Cost varies.

backcountry huts

Red Mountain Enterprises. LCC - Steeped in mining history, the Addie's and the Mountain Belle huts are an easy ski in from the highway between Silverton and Ouray. Both cabins have awesome backcountry skiing right out the door. The Addie's sleeps 12 in comfort, and the Mountain Belle sleeps eight.

St. Paul Ski Lodge and St. Paul Backcountry Hut - Located off the highway between Silverton and Ouray, the St. Paul Lodge sleeps up to 24 people, has a fully-equipped kitchen with meals prepared three times a day by the proprietor/chef, and has hot water, including showers. The hut is a mile ski-in from the highway and sleeps six. Both the lodge and the hut have front-door access to incredible ski terrain!


other recreation

Nordic skiing - located across the highway from Durango Mountain Resort, the Nordic Center has 15 km of groomed trails with incredible views. Equipment rentals are available. Trail fees are $12.


Snowshoe tours - Two tours leave daily at 9:30 am and 1:00 p.m. from Durango Mountain Resort. Cost is $35 and includes the snowshoes, guide and chairlift ride to the top of the mountain and down after snowshowing the two-hour loop. The Nordic Center also has snowshoeing trails.

Sleigh Rides - Located four miles south of DMR, the Rapp Corral offers horse-drawn sleigh rides near Haviland Lake.

lodging

Silverpick Lodge - Located one mile south from our base of operations, the Silverpick offers a 20 percent discount to all our guests.

Durango Purgatory Rentals - From small cabins to mountain homes, Durango Purgatory Rental homes are all within minutes of Durango Mountain Resort. Our guests get a 10 percent discount, excluding holidays.


Durango Mountain Resort - DMR's central reservations/lodging offers luxurious slope-side accommodations to unique homes or affordable hotel rooms or condos.

Bent Elbow - Located in the historic gold and silver mining town of Silverton, the Bent Elbow takes you back in time to the wild era when the town was brawling and rowdy with its round-the-clock gambling, drinking and dance hall girls. The Victorian hotel has six rooms to choose from.

ski/snowboard shops

Backcountry Experience - Located at DMR, the outdoor specialty store is the only place on the mountain to rent/demo telemark equipment. The store also rents snowshoes and has a great selection of outdoor gear, maps, clothing and accessories by Mountain Hardware, Arc'teryx, Millet, Flylow, Ibex and Columbia. Backcountry Experience has a second store in Durango.

Gold Medal Sports - Located at the base of Durango Mountain Resort, Gold Medal Sports is the locals shop for high performance ski tunes, boot fitting and ski rentals.

Bubba's Boards - Located at DMR, the snowboard shop offers a full range of snowboards including including Salomon, Never Summer, Signal, Lib Tech, Gnu, and Colorado's own Venture Snowboards as well as attire, rentals and repairs.

Second Avenue Sports - The Four Corner's largest ski shop, Second Avenue Sports in Durango has everything you need from fat skis, split boards and snowboards, to ski gear and attire as well as mountain bikes.

The BootDoctors - Located in Telluride and Taos, the BootDoctors are known worldwide for the best fit in ski boots since 1986 with expert knowledge of custom boot fitting and stance alignment. The two stores offer high-performance ski and snowboard demo/rentals, expert tuning and repair, as well as ski attire and gear.

ground transportation

Telluride Express - Provides ground transportation to the surrounding area, including limo and shuttle service to all area airports.

Mountain Limo - Provides ground transportation to the surrounding area, including limo and shuttle service to all area airports.