Private Guided Backcountry Skiing
Silverton, Red Mountain Pass, and San Juan Moutains of Colordo
Come see Colorado from a different perspective with Kling Mountain Guides! The San Juan Mountans, Silverton and the Red Mountain Pass areas of Southwestern Colorado have some of the best backcountry skiing in the lower 48 states! Come see for yourself why so many ski movies are filmed here and olympic gold medalists train here! Let our expert guides and educators take you into the San Juans!
Our programs are designed to accommodate all experience levels and skiing background. Whether you're a seasoned resort veteran looking to try the backcountry for the first time, an experienced backcountry enthusiast who wants somebody to show you the hidden powder stashes, or want to ski the big line off the big peak, our ski guides have what it takes to put together you custom San Juan ski tour!
All of our private backcountry ski tours are offered on a private basis. Please get in touch with our office to help you put together your custom ski adventure! Are you interested in private instruction in a certain backcountry topic? We can do that!
Private Instructional Topics
- Avalanche Awareness
- Avalanche Transceiver Use
- Companion Rescue
- Pre-trip planning and preparation
- Winter navigation (GPS, map, compass, altimeter use) and route planning
- Backcountry equipment selection and use
Our high-country tours of the San Juans will impress any backcountry skier! There is a lifetime worth of skiing to do in Juans, but here is a short list of some of the classic tours in the area:
Sample Ski Tours
- The Backyard
- Trujillos Steps
- Sam's Run
- The Cemetary
- The Pumphouse
- The Pencil
- The Python
- Battleship
- Banana Chute
- Many, many more!
Price Includes
- AMGA and AIARE Trained Guide
- Transportation from Durango/Silverton to the trailhead
- Backcountry Access avalanche equipment; DTS Tracker beacon, traverse shovel, Spot 203 probe
Price Does Not Include
- Travel to Durango/Silverton, Colorado from you location
- Backcountry touring equipment; skis, skins, packs etc. These are all available to rent from our partner shop Backcountry Experience. Additional fees may apply. Please inquire for more information.
- 3% federal land use surcharge
- Items of personal nature
- Individual travel costs, delays, etc.
- Excess baggage fees
- Personal clothing or gear
- Alcoholic drinks and personal snacks
- Hotels before, during, and after trip
- Recommended Travel/trip cancelation insurance
- Guide/ Staff gratuity
Prerequisites:
- Skiers should be in good physical condition.
- There are a lifetime of ski tours with different difficulties in the San Juans. Please get in touch with us to talk about what tour is right for you. If need be, we would like to ski with you prior to Colorado tour to help ensure that you are up to the challenge.
- If you do not possess these skills or need review, we recommend doing a skills course with us prior to your.
Registration:
- To secure your spot on this trip you will need to fill out our domestic registration packets. A 50% deposit is required.
