Snow Cat Skiing
GET HIGH, GET DEEP, GET AFTER IT!!
Chicago Ridge....
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 1500 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.
CR Backcountry Powder Skis available at our Rental Shop
K2 Coombas
K2 Coombacks (Rocker Technology)
Salomon Shogun (Rocker Technology) New this Year
Salomon Geisha (Female Rocker Tecnology) New this Year
RMU (Rocker Technology) New this Year
RMU Apostle
* 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 ski and snowboard 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.
Gene,
We had such a wonderful time skiing with you this weekend! It was a perfect trip for the kids first cat skiing experience. My son Ryan can't stop talking about it. I'm so proud of how they handled the snow. Ryan skied all 10 runs! I kept asking him if he wanted to take a run off and ride in the cat, and he said, "I did not come snow cat skiing to ride in the cat. I'm going to ski every run!" We can't wait to come back! We are planning another trip this year for the adults and older kids, and we will definitely bring the younger kids back next year! Don't want to spoil them too much!!
I've attached a few photos of the kids, and a group photo!
Ryan, age 7, blue jacket.
Eric, age 8, orange jacket.
Alex, age 12, pink jacket.
Thanks again! You guys are great!
Phill Falender
We had such a wonderful time skiing with you this weekend! It was a perfect trip for the kids first cat skiing experience. My son Ryan can't stop talking about it. I'm so proud of how they handled the snow. Ryan skied all 10 runs! I kept asking him if he wanted to take a run off and ride in the cat, and he said, "I did not come snow cat skiing to ride in the cat. I'm going to ski every run!" We can't wait to come back! We are planning another trip this year for the adults and older kids, and we will definitely bring the younger kids back next year! Don't want to spoil them too much!!
I've attached a few photos of the kids, and a group photo!
Ryan, age 7, blue jacket.
Eric, age 8, orange jacket.
Alex, age 12, pink jacket.
Thanks again! You guys are great!
Phill Falender
Days of Operation
Mid December 2011 - April 3, 2012
Hours of Operation
ALL DAY - 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
(Includes a Lunch and & Après Ski at the Lodge)
(Includes a Lunch and & Après Ski at the Lodge)
Rates
12 spots available each day.Individual Rates: $275.00
Group Rate: $2800 per buy out of all 12 seats in the cat
Advanced reservations are REQUIRED. Reserve your spot online or call (719) 486-2277 or (800) 707-6114 Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm MST on or after November 7, 2011.
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.
Group Rate: $2800 per buy out of all 12 seats in the cat
Advanced reservations are REQUIRED. Reserve your spot online or call (719) 486-2277 or (800) 707-6114 Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm MST on or after November 7, 2011.
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.