Guided Uphill Ski Tours in Steamboat Springs
Private Uphill Ski Tour
Curious about uphill and backcountry ski touring in Steamboat Springs? Looking to explore new areas away from the ski resort? In need of instruction to become more proficient with your ski touring gear?
Our private ski tours are perfect for fitness minded skiers looking for an introductory to intermediate ski experience right from downtown. Consider taking our guided ski tour before you attempt uphill skiing at the resort or going into the backcountry with more experienced skiers! Bring your own touring gear or we can fit you into appropriate uphill touring gear from Hagan, including boots, skis, skins, helmet, and poles, then we provide instruction on how it all works to ‘skin’ up a snowy slope.
Your guide navigate across a safe and scenic route of 2 miles with 500 feet of vertical ascent and gentle inclines. In addition to plenty of photo opportunities in the beautiful landscape above town, you can expect pointers on how to efficiently ski tour, how to operate your gear, and knowledge of the surrounding natural environment. After climbing you will make a gentle descent back to the start.
Guided Ski Tour: $199/1 person (rental gear included if needed)
$100 for 1 additional, maximum 2 participants on any tour
Hagan Ski Touring Rental Package (no guide): $75/day
Unsure about uphill ski touring?
Give us a call or text anytime: 970-367-3517
*Ride Workshop winter guided tours are operated under permit from the City of Steamboat Springs
Available Instructional Topics
- Boot/binding interface and transitioning to downhill mode
- Installing and removing skins
- Clothing & layering
- Hydration & nutrition when touring
- Uphill pacing, stride, and glide
- Reading terrain and route finding
- Understanding proper inbounds and backcountry rules/etiquette .
- Identifying the additional knowledge and training required before entering a backcountry setting
Requirements
- 10:45AM Tour start time, meet at our downtown store location (910 Yampa St)
- Be comfortable with the strenuous efforts required to to ascend uphill on skis.
- Minimum intermediate downhill skier
- 2 to 3 hour duration in variable winter conditions
- Participants agree to follow all Leave No Trace Principles
Come Prepared
For all rentals and guided experiences we will provide the latest weather and trail conditions before you head out, so you can prepare accordingly. Participants should be comfortable with moderate to hard exertion levels and expect wintery weather conditions. Steamboat’s high altitude of 7000 feet combined with rapidly changing weather conditions adds additional challenge to this activity. If we deem conditions too adverse we will do our best to find an alternate day/time, alternate activity, or credit you towards a future outing.
Here is our suggested checklist of gear to stay comfortable:
- Cold weather appropriate clothing such as synthetic or wool wicking base layers along with wind/snow blocking shell. And extra base-layer and mid-layer can be is great for changing after a sweaty uphill.
- Small backpack or fanny pack to carry essentials and shed your clothing layers if you get warm
- Warm gloves (Having a backup pair of gloves is helpful)
- Sunglasses
- Energy snacks & water
- Drink plenty of water and have a meal well before your ride or ski
- Sunscreen and lip balm
Cancellations
- Reservations are non-refundable within 24 hours of tour start date. A 10% cancellation fee is applied if a reservation is canceled outside of 24 hours prior to the product start date.
- Late arrivals and early departures are not eligible for any refunds
- If we deem weather conditions to be adverse for guided activities we will do our best to notify you in advance and offer a rescheduled time or credit towards future ride.
- View our full cancellation policy here