Reservations

2010-2011

Rates and Information

The simplest way to book a trip is through our online booking

service. You can check immediately to see if the dates and seats

you want are available. It is fast, simple, and your payment is

secure.

If you have questions, please

contact us at 1-800-208-1780. You can also e-mail us at [email protected]

Rates:

Individual seat: $250.00

All trips include

avalanche safety gear and more.

Dates of Operation
We run daily December through April (weather permitting)
8am - 5pm.

Where We Meet
Our desk is in the Purgatory/Durango Mountain Resort ticket office,
located on the plaza level of the Purgatory Lodge. We meet at
8am. On the morning of your trip, we will collect any monies due
and have you sign a Release of Liability form. We will also
brief your group about the day’s weather, avalanche hazard, snowcat
safety and backcountry protocol.

What to Bring

We suggest that you bring a small daypack

to hold personal items and extra gear. Since the weather can change

quickly at high altitude, dress in layers and bring a hat, goggles,

neck gaiter, sunglasses and sunscreen. We provide water.

Please take a moment to read our Terms and Conditions.

Terms and Conditions 

Upon making a reservation with the San Juan Ski

Company, all guests agree to theses terms and conditions:

  • All guests are required to sign a Release of Liability,

    Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement

    before being allowed to ski or snowboard with us. By signing

    this document, guests will waive certain legal rights,

    including the right to sue.

  • The San Juan Ski Company has no control or responsibility

    for the weather.

  • Alcohol or non-prescription drugs are not permitted

    while skiing or snowboarding.

Payment Details

All prices are in US dollars. On our skiing and snowboarding trips

we require a non refundable $100.00 deposit per

seat. The remaining balance is due the morning of the scheduled trip.We accept MasterCard, Visa

and American Express.

Cancellation Policy

No refunds will be given for cancellations within 7

days of scheduled trip. Please understand our cancellation

policy and respect our mutual commitment. We are reserving

seats on our snowcats for you and your group, turning away

potential guests on the day of your reservation.

SJSC Refund Policy

In the rare case that skiing and boarding must be cancelled

due to mechanical failure, the SJSC will provide a full

refund. The SJSC does not provide refunds for weather or

health related issues or cancellations due to family emergencies

or injuries. The SJSC reserves the right to cancel a package

at any time, and full refunds will be given. The SJSC cannot

be held responsible for any client’s personal inconvenience

or travel expenses.

Ability Levels

While we want everyone to have a good time. There are some

ability issues that should be mentioned. Each year we get

a couple of over ambitious guests who get in above their

heads (literally!). Nobody wants to hold up the rest of

the group on a powder day, so here are a few things to consider

before booking a trip with us.

  1. All guests should be in good physical condition. You’ll

    be skiing deep backcountry powder at high elevations and

    it demands a lot from your body.

  2. We do not groom any runs!
  3. Some of our best skiing is steep, tight trees!
  4. We ski powder! Lots of it. Every run. If you have never

    skied powder or shy away from it at your local resort,

    this is not the place to learn.

  5. If you are a super-expert and are expecting to ski

    50-degree chutes and huck 50-foot airs every run, you

    will be disappointed. Occasionally and mainly in the spring

    we are able to ski this kind of terrain when conditions

    and group abilities allow. So, if you are a super skier

    we suggest you get eleven of your friends who like

    to do that stuff as well, book a snowcat for your group,

    and we’ll do our best to make your dreams come true.

Our choice of terrain each day is based on avalanche hazard,

snow conditions, and skier ability. We like to challenge

our guests as much as their ability and snow conditions

allow. Guests should be of advanced and expert ability and

able to ski in variable snow conditions on steep treed slopes.

If you concerned about holding up other skiers, or about

being held up, consider renting the entire cat for your

own private group. If you know how everyone skis you won’t

have to worry about the pace.

For safety reason, guests who are uncooperative or lack

the ability to ski the terrain for that day may be subject

to arrest by the snowcat police.

 

Thank you for choosing San Juan Ski Company. Don’t

hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward

to skiing with you this season.