The San Juan Mountains are Colorado's youngest and most unique mountain range. Over 80 peaks reach elevations of over 13,000 feet. The terrain is steep, snow covered, and consistently recognized as some of the most beautiful in North America.
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THE ULTIMATE SAN JUANS SKI PACKAGE 2008
Dreaming of untracked champagne powder and first rate lodging to rest your tired legs each evening? Turn your dream into a reality and take advantage of the Ultimate San Juan Ski Package.
Comprised of the greatest concentration of 13,000 and 14,000 foot peaks south of the Canadian Yukon, the San Juan Mountains are home to the best backcountry skiing in Colorado.
The package includes four days of skiing, five nights of deluxe lodging, 3 days with lunch,
4 days with breakfast, and one night of dining in Telluride.
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THE ULTIMATE SAN JUAN SKI PACKAGE 2008
$2395 per person (Single occupancy is $2995- per/person)
 Take $150- off for packages booked between April 1st and April 10th, 2008 (April is our guides favorite month)
The package is based on double occupany, taxes not included, and is subject to availability. |
Availability:
The Ultimate San Juan Package is available during the 2008 ski season from early-January through April 10th. We recommend you start the package on a Wednesday or a Saturday to best facilitate the skiing and riding, but anyday of the week will work. The package is flexible.
See the sample itinerary below for planning purposes.
The Skiing & Riding Includes:
1 day of heliskiing with Telluride Helitrax Includes: 6 runs equaling
8,000 to 14,000 vertical feet of skiing, guide service, helicopter safety orientation, all avalanche safety equipment, lunch, snacks, water, and aprËs-ski buffet.
1 day of resort skiing at the Telluride Ski Area includes: with your ski ticket access to the ski area's new hike to terrain in Black Iron Bowl.
1 day guided day of skiing at Silverton Mountain Includes: beacon, shovel, probe, guide service and lunch.
1 day guided snow-cat skiing at San Juan Ski Company Includes:
skis, beacon, lunch, and guide service |
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What others are saying about the Ultimate San Juan Package....
David Arnold from the Boston Globe has written a story after experiencing the San Juan Package.
Ultimate San Juan Press Release
Sean Matsler's group of riders in February 2005 said, "they'll be back to do it again" and that, "everything was first rate". |
THE DINING INCLUDES:
 Lunch is included while heliskiing, snow cat skiing, and at Silverton Mountain
A full breakfast is included in Silverton at the Inn of the Rockies. While in Telluride a
deluxe continental breakfast that includes fresh baked pastries, bread, cereal, fruit, coffee, tea, and juice is served each morning. At the Silverpick Inn at Durango Mt. Resort a small continental breakfast is served.
A $25- dining voucher is given to each guest for dining at either Excelsior Cafe,
Chair 8, or the Blue Point Grill in Telluride.
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SAMPLE PACKAGE ITINERARY:
Please Note: This is only a sample itinerary. The Ultimate San Juan package is flexible and can be completed by starting in either Purgatory or Telluride. The itinerary that follows is only a sample that depicts flying to Montrose or Durango and renting a car to start the package.
Travel Day:
If you have arrived at the Durango airport, you'll head north towards the Purgatory Ski Area by driving through Durango. Stop in Durango and enjoy the many restaurants before heading up into the mountains where the dining options are limited. Total drive time is approximately 45 minutes. Lodging this evening is at the Silverpick Inn.
DAY 1:
You'll enjoy a day of snow cat skiing with the San Juan Ski Company. After you have cat skied you'll drive 29 miles north over Coal Bank and Molas passes to the hidden mountain hamlet of Silverton and check in at the Inn of the Rockies.
DAY 2:
Adventure skiing at the one of a kind Silverton Ski area. After skiing you'll drive north over spectacular Red Mountain Pass, through the town of Ouray (a good spot for dinner), past the remarkable Orvis Hot Springs (clothing optional), through Ridgway and up to Telluride to check in at the luxurious Camel's Garden Hotel.
This drive takes about 2 hours and is simply beautiful. If you have the time in your schedule, after skiing in Silverton it would be a good time to add a night's lodging (in Silverton) to your vacation. This extra day will allow you to sleep in and take your time on the drive to Telluride and enjoy Orvis Hot Springs along the way.
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WEATHER NOTES:
Availability of activities is limited and subject to weather related cancellations and delays. If the roads between Telluride and Silverton is open, you are expected to reach your reservation. Transportation between Silverton and Telluride is not provided. A rental car is recommended. See our Transportation page for a map and travel information. Please reserve early as space is limited. |
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RESERVATION INFORMATION:
Reserve your Ultimate San Juan Package online or call Telluride Helitrax directly. Space is limited and early reservations have priority if weather postpones ski dates, so please reserve today.
You may make a reservation with a deposit equal to 1/2 of the package's price. Full payment is expected 45 days before your tour date. |
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For date changes or postponement (if possible) within
30 days of your reservation a $95 per seat fee is; assessed.
For Cancellations with more than 30 days notice, a $250
per seat fee is assessed.
For Cancellations within 30 days of the reservation, a $375 per seat fee is non-refundable.
For Cancellations within 15 days of the reservation, 50% of the cost of each seat is non-refundable.
Skiers who cancel within 24 hours of flight time, no shows, or skiers who do not complete the ski date will be charged in full.
Any refunds for the San Juan Package will be issued within 21 days following the end of your package.
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