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3-day backcountry skiing from the OPUS Hut, Ophir (Colorado)

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Join a fully-qualified Colorado Mountain Guide for an action-packed 3-day backcountry skiing trip from the OPUS Hut in Ophir, Colorado.

Private

Rockies

3 Days

Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec

Fit

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Explore the high and wild Colorado slopes of the San Juan Mountains.
  • Capture the breathtaking scenery of the iconic Rockies.
  • Benefit from having a guide leading you through the Colorado backcountry.

Description

The Ophir Pass Ultimate Ski (OPUS) Hut is the newest and largest alpine hut in the Northern San Juan Mountains.

The solar-powered OPUS Hut rests at 13,666 feet on the southern slopes of Lookout Peak, receiving plenty of sunshine each day.

Ophir is a historic mining town in the San Miguel County of Colorado. It has a tiny population of less than 200, yet is an ideal springboard to reach the San Juan Mountains.

The San Juan Mountains are a high and rugged range in the Rocky Mountains. Once a hotspot for silver and gold mining, the slopes are now open for winter enthusiasts.

It is sandwiched between the great skiing towns of Silverton and Telluride, high in the mountains that offer fantastic craggy faces, wide-open bowls and stunning tree runs.

OPUS Hut guarantees a fully-luxurious space for resting and relaxing, after a full day of exploring the wild and rugged slopes of Colorado.

We’ll be able to customise the itinerary depending on your level of ability, and with my knowledge of the slopes of San Juan, we’ll ensure a quality trip.

This 3-day backcountry skiing trip is for intermediate to advanced skiers in search of their next mountain challenge.

Get in touch now to reserve your place in the luxurious OPUS Hut in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado for a 3-day backcountry skiing trip.


Details

Accommodation

OPUS Hut.

More info

Equipment list: duffel bag, ski backpack, thermos, water bottles, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, headlamp, first air kit, small knife, hand warmers, ski glasses, base layers, jacket, pants, vest, shell jacket, hat, touring skis, climbing skins, ski touring boots, ski poles, avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel, avalanche probe.


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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