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GET HIGH, GET DEEP, GET AFTER IT!!
Join us on the Chicago Ridge Snowcat Tours and experience the adventure and excitement of backcountry powder skiing and snowboarding.
Chicago Ridge Snowcat Tours operates on 2460 acres of terrain on the San Isabel and White River National Forests. The average annual snowfall is 260”. Ski Cooper will take you as high as 12,600 feet in elevation atop the Continental Divide. The slopes vary from 3000 to 10,000 feet in length with vertical drops up to 1400 feet per run.
• This is epic backcountry snow – which presents a unique and memorable experience not found within ski areas for those confident in skiing varied conditions, from deep powder to open bowls, steeps, and treed glades.
• Chicago Ridge backcountry guest's average 10 – 12 runs a day, depending on the strength of the group. Runs average 1500 vertical feet of descent.
• Chicago Ridge guests accesses all of the terrain by snowcat. Ski Cooper's Snowcats carry one operator, two guides, and up to 12 guests. The Snow-cat coaches are plush, heated, and include a CD stereo system if guests would like to bring their own music.
• No need to get back to the Lodge for lunch. The Chicago Ridge guides serve a “gourmet” lunch in our heated backcountry yurt. Après ski at the Lodge is also a tradition after a great day on the "Ridge"
• All guests will be equipped with ORTOVOX avalanche transceivers, and will receive basic training on their use. Guests may bring personal avalanche gear provided that the guides test it and feel comfortable with its use.
* We ask our guests to check in at the Ski Cooper Lodge no later than 8:30am – earlier if rentals are needed. The guides request all skiers to be on “fat” powder skis and riders to use "deep powder" boards to maximize your experience. You can bring your own or rent them at our rental shop. Please bring appropriate gear for variable snow and weather conditions.
Guides:
- Two highly experienced and skilled guides lead all tours.
- Ski Cooper maintains a fleet of two cats.
- Chicago Ridge guides maintain a solid snow safety program to ensure guest safety and maximize open terrain for fresh tracks for each tour.
Reservations
- Advanced reservations are required. Call on or after November 9, 2009 to reserve a spot. Call 719-486-2277, Monday through Friday 8:30 to 3:30 MDST. Reservations desk is open full time beginning mid November, 2010. Young people under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and have the skill level to handle the backcountry terrain. A 100% deposit is required at the time reservations are made. Reservations may be made with major credit card, travelers checks or cash.
- If Chicago Ridge Snowcat tours cancels a tour due to weather or snow conditions, or the minimum requirement of 6 guests for a tour is not met, Ski Cooper will provide a 100% refund or reschedule your tour. Should there be a cancellation within your party, we require 21 days notice in order for you to receive a refund.
- Days of Operation - Mid December 2010 thru April 3, 2011
- Hours of Operation - ALL DAY - 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
- (Includes a Lunch and & Après Ski at the Lodge)
- Individual Rates: $275
Group Rate: $2800 per buy out of all 12 seats in the cat.
- Reservations begin November 8, 2010!! Or call Call 719-486-2277 or (800) 707-6114 for questions and reservations.
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