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1+ day Backcountry skiing on Monarch Pass, near Gunnison (Colorado)

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Follow a certified guide to Monarch Pass near infamous Gunnison, Colorado, and discover the exciting landscape of untouched snow in the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains.

Private

Rockies

1 Day

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec

Fit

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Check out a gorgeous area of Colorado known for its excellent terrain.
  • Tailor a trip to your skiing abilities and needs for a personalized adventure.
  • Learn invaluable tricks and techniques from a seasoned, certified guide.

Description

Come along on the ski trip of a lifetime and make your way to Monarch Pass just outside of Gunnison! This guided backcountry skiing trip boasts world-class ski tours without the crowds and gives you a personalized experience in the Colorado Rockies of the United States!

Located a bit south of the well-known resorts in Aspen and Vail, Monarch Pass has made a name for itself as the rugged and accommodating haven for Colorado’s backcountry skiers. Ski touring programs here take advantage of the almost-nine-meter annual snowfall and can be reached easily from Denver. In some places, you can even access the backcountry directly from the road.

The snow quality in Colorado is some of the best in the country, thanks to its high altitude. Powder hounds have plenty of nooks and crannies to seek out the lightest and driest snow. Add the eclectic amalgamation of terrain, from open bowls to tree skiing, and you have the recipe for the perfect skiing extravaganza.

You are placed in the thick of the adventure, where I will show you Monarch Pass like a local. Reaching almost 3,500 meters high, the pass is situated between in the communities Salida and Gunnison and is a main thoroughfare to southwest Colorado. The runs are long, fulfilling the most ambitious skier’s need for prime skiing conditions.

I will ensure we have a blast, sharing my knowledge and expertise while guiding you along a perfect day of great skiing. If you want more time on the mountain, let me know and we can dedicate more time for a substantial trip in the region.

You should be comfortable skiing off-piste and prepared to ski in backcountry that may provide challenging obstacles. Experience is necessary to enjoy the program.

Book this amazing backcountry skiing trip in Monarch Pass NOW and spend a day or more cruising through one of the most fascinating areas in the Rockies and the state of Colorado!

There are plenty of hot spots just around the corner, so we can also try our hand at another backcountry skiing program in Crested Butte!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

The quoted price is the price per day.


Details

Meeting point

Contact me upon booking for further information on our meeting location.

About the guide

One of our certified guides will take you skiing and climbing to some of the best spots in North America. In the USA we offer trips in California, Colorado, Maine, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Vermont. And in Canada, you'll find tours in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

Languages

English


What people are saying about E-S Adventure Guides North America

Shawn Linio

5.00

March, 2023

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Bill Mullins

5.00

December, 2022

The guide was super kind friendly and helpful and we had a great time

thilo riegel

5.00

August, 2022

Ended up booking a one-night-and-one-day hike summiting Mt Shasta because Mt Rainier was booked out.

Chris King

5.00

August, 2022

Our guide Adrian was outstanding. Great trip, great guide. My son and I loved it- I would highly recommend the experience.

Nico Dekker

5.00

August, 2022

Very good guide and fantastic climbing experience.

Eglė Audronytė

5.00

August, 2022

I really loved it. Intro to rock climbing was an amazing experience. Explore-share team were so helpful in the process. The trip that I chose in the first place was not available and they managed to find alternatives and offer me the best possible solution in that situation. In the end I had a wonderful day and could not be happier!

Mitchell Johnson

5.00

June, 2022

Worth every minute! Would highly recommend!!

Paul Panelli

5.00

June, 2022

Our guide Lizzie was THE BEST. Highly recommend her for other groups.

Phillip Lolonis

1.00

March, 2022

Guide cancelled within 48 hrs and I was unable to find someone else and so far I’ve not been refunded. Put a small dent in my otherwise great trip to Revelstoke.

Peggy Meyer

5.00

March, 2022

Will was great wise and fun to spend the day with.

Lexi Brandon

5.00

February, 2022

It would have been helpful to know it was suppose to be a Matterhorn prep course. The goals of the group were a little different.

Lucie Laurendeau

5.00

February, 2022

All perfect

douglas lord

5.00

January, 2022

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Anthony Stanzi

5.00

January, 2022

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Kenji Tsubota

5.00

January, 2022

I was very glad to have the Back country ski tour in Montata by following reasons. 1. I had quick replies from my coordinator and guide whenever I asked something; 2. My guide was cool. 3. The tour was well-planned and appropriate duration. 4. Snow was in a good condition. Thank you!!

Renee Millett

1.00

January, 2022

Poor service from Explore-share! The vendor who provided the actual tour shared with Explore-share that heavy rains prevented them from doing a substantial section of the tour. I was not notified. The vendor also offered a substantial discount for what we were able to do and this was not shared with me either!

Carlos Ogarrio

4.00

December, 2021

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Allen Narkiewicz

5.00

November, 2021

Neil was our guide and he was amazing! We did Camelback mountain climbing and he knew all about it and the other nearby mountains. Lots of great info and fun. I took my two boys, 9 and 11 years old plus climbed myself (44 years old). So perfect for all ages and skill levels. Definitely worth doing!!!

Amanda Gardner

5.00

August, 2021

Guide was very experienced and very patient with us. We learned alot and he tried to fit in all the knowledge he could in one day, super awesome. A little tough going back and forth to get the trip set up hard to tell if the site is sketchy until you see reviews but all worked out. Ended up with an awesome day with an awesome guide. Overall pretty satisfied and thankful!

Jolene Gines

5.00

August, 2021

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Drew Cool

5.00

July, 2021

The traveller did not leave a comment.


 

 

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