chicago ridge snowcat Overview
Operation Overview
Chicago Ridge Snowcat Tours is operated at Ski Cooper near Leadville, Colorado. It is 110 miles from Denver International Airport & approximately 35 miles from Vail, Colorado. This is epic backcountry from deep powder to open bowls, steeps, and glades. Chicago Ridge backcountry guests average 10-12 runs a day. The Snowcat cabins are plush and heated. 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."
Terrain Overview
Chicago Ridge Snowcat Tours operates on 2,460 acres of terrain outside Ski Cooper's boundaries. Chicago Ridge Tours will take you as high as 12,600 feet in elevation atop the Continental Divide. The slopes vary from 3,000 to 10,000 feet in length with vertical drops up to 1,400 feet.
The Bottom Line
Find some of the best Snowcat skiing and snowboarding in the Rocky Mountains on Chicago Ridge. Get High, Get Deep, Get After it.Specs
| Annual Snowfall: | 300 inches |
| Exclusive Terrain: | N/A |
| Non-Exclusive Terrain: | 2,640 acres |
| Price Range: | $275/guest, reserve entire cat for $2,800 (12 seats) |
| Seasonal Dates: | Late December-Early April |
| Years in Business: | 22 |
| Types of Cats: | Bombardier |
| Guarantees and refund policies: | If Chicago Ridge Snowcat tours cancels a tour due to weather or snow conditions, or the minimum requirement of six guests for a tour is not met, Ski Cooper will provide a 100 percent 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. |
| Down Day Activity: | Skiing at Ski Cooper |
| Nearest Airport: | Eagle, Colorado |
| Nearest Town: | Leadville, Colorado |
| Lodging Amenities/Availability: | Lodging in Leadville, Summit or Eagle Counties |
| Local Bars | T-Bar at the Lodge; Pastime Bar, Silver Dollar Bar in Leadville |
| Local Restaurants | T-Bar Lodge Restaurant; The Grill in Leadville |
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