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.
Contact Us
3 Park Avenue
Reviews
Trip: Snowcat Private Group Reservation
Guide: Jeffrey S.
We had a great time, the guides put us on the snow, kept us safe and were great fun! Thanks
By Philip L. on February 12, 2023
Trip: SxS Small Group | Private Reservation
Guide: Mark P.
Absolutely fantastic!!! Fresh powder all day, great guides kept us in good snow and safe .
By Doug D. on February 12, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Private Group Reservation
Guide: Jeffrey S.
Trip was absolutely rad! Guides were awesome! Terrain and snow incredible! Such a good time! Ten out of ten would smash again!
By Max K. on February 12, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Private Group Reservation
Guide: Jeffrey S.
Delia and Nick and Mojo were excellent guides. We felt they were extremely safe and worked hard to find us the best lines. Highly recommend using this touring company
By Michael A. on February 11, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Single Seat Reservation
Guide: Jeffrey S.
Awesome terrain, awesome guides. Couldn’t ask for a better time!
By Josh D. on February 09, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Single Seat Reservation
Guide: Jeffrey S.
Unbelievable day, great snow and super awesome guides. All ski, no screw around
By Craig B. on February 09, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Private Group Reservation
Guide: Jeffrey S.
Our group of 11 guys had a blast. Check-in was easy and well organized (although we had to sign waivers again after having signed them on line). The skis provided by Jones pass were all good quality and in good condition. Up on the pass, we got lucky and had a blue bird day with 6” in soft new snow. Our guides Brian and Delia gave us clear instructions before every run and then…. wahoo! The runs are not super long but wide open so everyone could pick a good line. The apres ski back at the office was laid back, canned beer and take-out from a local brew pub. All in all, an awesome experience with a good bunch of folks.
By Hugh H. on February 09, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Single Seat Reservation
Guide:
Incredible day to say the least! The guides were friendly, professional and provided us with a full day of epic runs thru some of the sweetest terrain I’ve ever been on. Highly recommend Jones Pass Guides to anyone looking for a bucket list type of backcountry experience. I’m already trying to figure out when I can come back
By Michael W. on February 09, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Private Group Reservation
Guide: Jeffrey S.
had a great time, blue bird day great snow fun guides. a great time from the morning briefing to beers afterward. thank you all for a great day
By Ed S. on February 09, 2023
Trip: Snowcat Single Seat Reservation
Guide: Jeffrey S.
By Josh D. on February 08, 2023
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