ABOUT US
Tucked in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, skirting the Continental Divide, our terrain is nestled in the Arapahoe National Forest designated as the Jones Pass Wilderness. Operating in our permitted area of 2,600 acres with elevations from 10,500’ to 12,800’ we have access to three unique bowls with both touring and snowcat access. Terrain ranges from the following:
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High Alpine Bowls
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Gladed Meadows
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Rock Bands
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Open Chutes
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Gullies
The high altitude combined with good Northern exposure keeps our snow cold and light. We have the powder, vertical and adventure for an epic backcountry experience.
Jones Pass Guides operates seven days a week and is one of the closest snowcat and touring operations located 45 minutes from Denver. Not sure about your skis for the trip, no worries, we have a fleet of demo skies including DPS, RMU, Black Crows, and Liberty options. In additional to the skis, we provide safety equipment incorporating a backpack, beacon, probe, and shovel. Additionally, we have a photographer that will be out with us to capture the stoke with shots available for purchase at the end of the day.
All trips will meet at our headquarters in Empire at 3 Park Ave. We ask our guests to arrive there at 8:00 to ensure a timely departure to our terrain. If other arrangements need to be made please reach out to coordinate. Our operation is in the zone by 9:30 and we are out of the zone and back to the trailhead by 3:30. Keep in mind that as we approach the spring Months we bump the arrival time to 9:00 to take advantage of the daylight. While up in Jones, we strive to be safe, efficient, and timely to get you the most out of the experience as possible by maximizing our terrain. We average 9-12 runs per day and get plenty of vertical.
Lunches will be provided by Rudi’s Deli and water refill is available on the snowcat. A solid day out wouldn’t be complete without a end of the day après with refreshments at the end of the day, compliments of Steamworks Brewery.
Pricing:
Private Snowcat - Backcountry Snowcat Skiing - Up to 14 people. $6,500 per day, Additional charges apply for the 13th and 14th seat.
Single Seats - Back country Snowcat Skiing - $650 per day
* Minimum of 6 booked seats for trip to go.
Touring: Back Country Touring cost per person - $280.00 per person
YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS
SINGLE SEAT RESERVATION
Single seat reservation for a snowcat assisted backcountry guided skiing and riding experience.
From:
$650
BACKCOUNTRY TOURING
Earn your turns! Experience the backcountry with a skilled guide as they lead you on a unique skin tour through the wilderness to indulge in the thrill of your own final decent. This experience is catered to the clientele.
From:
$280
MULTI-DAY SNOWCAT PASS (7 PASS)
This three day pass will allow you to save 20% off the purchase of 7 Single Seat Reservations.
Additionally you get 5 Hot Seat Vouchers at a cost of $275.
**See details for more information.
From:
$3640
SMALL GROUP RESERVATION
Reservations for small groups from two to three individuals looking for a more exclusive experience. Great option if there are not enough bookings on the snowcat or if you want to have a small private trip. More Runs More Vert!
From:
$750
BACKCOUNTRY WORKSHOP
Three days focused on developing, challenging, and improving your backcountry skills, communication abilities, group decision making, and personal biases. All levels are welcome and guaranteed to gain something from this unique event. *Dates to be announced
From:
$600
MULTI-DAY SNOWCAT PASS (10 PASS)
This three day pass will allow you to save 25% off the purchase of 10 Single Seat Reservations.
Additionally you get 7 Hot Seat Vouchers at a cost of $250.
**See details for more information.
From:
$4875
EXPERT SMALL GROUP RESERVATION
Reservations for a group of two individuals providing an epic experience maximizing runs and vertical. This option allows for 16-20 plus runs. Great option if there are not enough bookings on the snowcat or if you want to have a small private trip. More Runs More Vert!
From:
$850
MULTI-DAY SNOWCAT PASS (3 PASS)
This three day pass will allow you to save 10% off the purchase of 3 Single Seat Reservations.
Additionally you get 1 Hot Seat Vouchers at a cost of $325.
**See details for more information.
From:
$1755
PRIVATE SNOWCAT RESERVATION
Reserve a private snowcat assisted backcountry guided skiing and riding experience for your group allowing for a more catered experience.
From:
$6500
MULTI-DAY SNOWCAT PASS (5 PASS)
This three day pass will allow you to save 15% off the purchase of 5 Single Seat Reservations.
Additionally you get 3 Hot Seat Vouchers at a cost of $300.
**See details for more information.
From:
$2760
CONTACT
Jones Pass Guides is currently booking for 2021/22 Winter Season.
Jones Pass Guides Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, operating as a service partner of the United States Forest Service under a special use permit in the Arapaho National Forest
