Jones Pass Guides
About Us
Tucked in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, skirting the Continental Divide, our terrain is nestled in the Arapahoe National Forest designated as the Jones Pass Wilderness. Operating in our permitted area of 2,600 acres with elevations from 10,500’ to 12,800’ we have access to three unique bowls with both touring and snowcat access. Terrain ranges from the following:
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High Alpine Bowls
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Gladed Meadows
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Rock Bands
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Open Chutes
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Gullies
The high altitude combined with good Northern exposure keeps our snow cold and light. We have the powder, vertical and adventure for an epic backcountry experience.
Jones Pass Guides operates seven days a week and is one of the closest snowcat and touring operations located 45 minutes from Denver. Not sure about your skis for the trip, no worries, we have a fleet of demo skies including DPS, RMU, Black Crows, and Liberty options. In additional to the skis, we provide safety equipment incorporating a backpack, beacon, probe, and shovel. Additionally, we have a photographer that will be out with us to capture the stoke with shots available for purchase at the end of the day.
All trips will meet at our headquarters in Empire at 3 Park Ave. We ask our guests to arrive there at 8:00 to ensure a timely departure to our terrain. If other arrangements need to be made please reach out to coordinate. Our operation is in the zone by 9:30 and we are out of the zone and back to the trailhead by 3:30. While up in Jones, we strive to be safe, efficient, and timely to get you the most out of the experience as possible by maximizing our terrain. We average 9-12 runs per day and get plenty of vertical.
Lunches will be provided by Rudi’s Deli and water refill is available on the snowcat. A solid day out wouldn’t be complete without a end of the day après with refreshments at the end of the day, compliments of Steamworks Brewery.
Est. 2019 Empire, Colorado
Contact Us
3 Park Ave
Reviews
Trip: Snowcat Single Seat Reservation
Guide:
Absolutely best day of skiing in years! The guides are fantastic! The Cat is comfy even when it’s -5 degrees out. Terrain is fun! Can’t wait for next years trip!! Thanks Jones Pass Guides!!
By Mark A. on February 04, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Private Group Reservation Link Request
Guide: Jeffrey S.
By Sean O. on February 04, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Private Group Reservation Link Request
Guide: Jeffrey S.
Great crew all around. Not perfect conditions, but the guides did an awesome job of still hunting out some good stuff and keeping it fun.
By Bryce K. on February 04, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Private Group Reservation
Guide: Jeffrey S.
Amazing experience!! From the moment we met Mojo on arrival to the Apres beer this was an unforgettable experience. The skis, the terrain, the GUIDES, the laughs and the SKIING were like nothing I've ever experienced. Thank you Mojo, Scott, Jeff, Bonneau!
By Jonas R. on February 04, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Single Seat Reservation
Guide:
Amazing guides. Very professional but also super chill. Fantastic day
By Brian U. on February 04, 2023
Trip: SxS Small Group | Private Reservation
Guide:
Amazing day! The Jones Pass crew are fantastic.
By Scott B. on February 03, 2023
Trip: SxS Small Group | Private Reservation
Guide:
Husky and Brian were awesome! We got fresh tracks all day. We had perfect bluebird weather after some good snow so conditions were damn near perfect.
By Richard G. on February 01, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Single Seat Reservation
Guide:
Great guides and terrain
By Larry F. on January 31, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Single Seat Reservation
Guide:
Awesome staff, awesome snow, awesome terrain!
By Jeffrey C. on January 30, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Single Seat Reservation
Guide:
An amazing experience, the entire staff was hands on from sign up, to ski up and down, to pizza! Highly recommend this group of professionals!!
By Brian H. on January 29, 2023
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