Guided Backcountry Skiing - Telluride
Overview
Guided Backcountry Skiing in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado stands out as a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Since 1973, we’ve been trusted by adventurers seeking personalized and exhilarating journeys into untouched terrain. Our AMGA certified or trained guides bring decades of expertise, ensuring every trip is customized to your skill level, whether you’re a first-time backcountry skier or a seasoned expert.
What sets us apart is our dedication to education and adventure. You’ll explore stunning areas near Telluride, CO, featuring powder-filled glades, alpine bowls, and steep descents. Along the way, our guides provide expert instruction on backcountry techniques, avalanche safety, and terrain navigation to enhance your skills and confidence.
With more than 50 years of experience, unmatched local knowledge, and a passion for creating memorable experiences, Mountain Trip offers backcountry skiing like no other. Book now!
What's Included
- Avalanche gear (beacon, shovel, probe)
- Guide
- Lunch
- Personal clothing
- Ski touring gear (skis, boots, skins, poles)
- Guide gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Transportation is available only upon request. We are happy to provide pick up and drop off from your lodging in the Telluride area.
151 South Willow Street
Telluride, CO 81435, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Discover untouched powder and breathtaking alpine landscapes during a Guided Backcountry Skiing trip in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Since 1973, our AMGA certified or trained guides have delivered personalized adventures for all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned experts.
What to expect:
• Tailored itineraries: Trips customized to your abilities and goals.
• Expert guidance: Learn backcountry techniques and safety protocols.
• Stunning terrain: Explore powder-filled glades, alpine bowls, and steep descents.
• Gear provided: Includes avalanche safety equipment (beacon, shovel, probe) for a fully prepared adventure.
Why Mountain Trip?
• 50+ years of expertise: Local knowledge and proven experience.
• Accreditation: Mountain Trip is an accredited business of the American Mountain Guiding Association (AMGA).
• Passion for adventure: Dedicated to creating unforgettable, personalized experiences.
Book now to experience the thrill and beauty of backcountry skiing in Colorado’s premier terrain!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Backcountry Skiing – Telluride?
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Activity code: C-128730P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Avalanche gear (beacon, shovel, probe).
- Guide.
- Lunch.
- Personal clothing.
- Ski touring gear (skis, boots, skins, poles).
- Guide gratuity.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Backcountry Skiing - Telluride is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Backcountry Skiing – Telluride will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Avalanche gear (beacon, shovel, probe)
- Guide
- Lunch
- Personal clothing
- Ski touring gear (skis, boots, skins, poles)
- Guide gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
