Vail Valley Backcountry Skiing

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Private Guided Tour | Private Half-Day Tour | Backcountry Club

Backcountry skiing in Vail, CO is the reason we live, play and work here. Let our professional guides safely lead you to the untracked powder experience away from the bustle of the ski resort. Earn your turns beyond the ropes, ski like skiing was meant to be, and come experience the other side of Vail with Paragon Guides.

We offer two options:

Private Guided Skiing  &  Weekly Group Tours

Private Guided Skiing

A private tour is the best way to experience the backcountry on your own terms. Our professional guides will give you an experience built for your groups pace, skill level, and outcomes. Ski all day or casually tour through the mountains – it’s up to you.

What You Get

• Guides: Maximum participant to guide ratio of 4:1 
• Itinerary: 5 – 7 hours in length. While we never guarantee perfect conditions, our guides will do their best to find the best snow possible
• Transportation: We will pick you up and drop you off
• Food: Lunch is provided from one of our local vendors along with snacks
• Gear: Avalanche gear included (beacon, shovel, probe, ski pack), Ski touring rentals are 15% for private day tours

Why Paragon Guides

• Experience: Paragon has been guiding backcountry skiing in Colorado since 1978.
• Reputation: The majority of our participants come back year after year. Click HERE to see what our previous clients think about us.
• Terrain: We have one of the most extensive permits in the White River National Forest.
• Gear: We have some of the best and lightest touring gear available on the market

Backcountry Skiing Venues:

• Vail Pass – Our preferred zone with ample snowfall and
• Chicago Ridge near the Ski Cooper Ski Resort
• Spraddle Creek and Bald Mountain outside of Vail
• Meadow Mountain outside of Minturn, CO

Paragon Guides Backcountry Ski Tour Options

1) Private Guided Tours

A private tour is the best way to experience the backcountry on your terms. Our professional guides will provide an experience built for your objectives, skill set and fitness level. Whether you are looking for an Intro to Backcountry Touring experience, an Avalanche Awareness experience, or you are looking to ride some of your guide’s favorite hidden gem’s, you’ll get the most out of the day with a private tour.

Pricing:

• 1 Participant: $525
• 2 Participants: $295 per person
• 3 Participants: $260 per person
• 4+ Participants: $210 per person

What you get:

• Ratio: Maximum participant to guide ratio of 4:1 
  • Optional Additional Guide fee for groups of 4 or less: $250
• Itinerary: 5 – 7 hours in length. While we can not guarantee perfect conditions, our guides are really good at finding the best snow possible
• Food and hydration: Lunch is provided from one of our local vendors along with snacks. Participant is responsible for personal hydration.
• Gear: Avalanche gear included (beacon, shovel, probe, ski pack)
• Rental Discount: Private tours receive a 15% discount on rentals. Our demo fleet of alpine touring equipment features top of the line offerings from Dynafit, Black Crows, Tecnica and Blizzard.

 Book a PRIVATE Backcountry Tour HERE

2) Private Half Day

 This is a great opportunity for the new comer to touring or for those with limited time to get out for a tour. Your guide will customize the tour to fit your needs and objectives. Possible tour topics are Alpine Touring Gear, Intro to Skin Track Travel, Advanced Skin Track, Avalanche Awareness or you can simply choose to follow your guide to some of their favorite lines. Tours meet locally at Meadow Mountain.

Pricing:

• 1 Participant: $425
• 2 Participants: $235 per person
• 3 Participants: $175 per person
• 4+ Participants: $145 per person

What you get:

• Ratio: Maximum participant to guide ratio of 4:1. 
• Itinerary: 3-4 hours. 
• Food and hydration: Snack included. Participant is responsible for personal hydration.
• Gear: Avalanche gear included (beacon, shovel, probe, ski pack), if needed.
• Rentals: Private tours receive a 15% discount on rentals. Our demo fleet of alpine touring equipment features top of the line offerings from Dynafit, Black Crows, Tecnica and Blizzard.

 Book a Half Day Tour…970-926-5299 or trips@paragonguides.com

3) Backcountry Club

Pricing: $995 (6 Tour Punch Card) or $750 (4 Tour Punch Card)

• Ratio: Maximum participant to guide ratio of 5:1. Maximum group size is 10 participants. Minimum group size is 3 participants.
• Itinerary: 5-7 hour tours. 
• Food and hydration: participant is responsible for personal hydration and food.
• Gear: Avalanche gear included (beacon, shovel, probe, ski pack), if needed.
• Rentals Our demo fleet of alpine touring and telemark gear features top of the line offerings from Dynafit, Black Crows, Tecnica and Blizzard.
• Calendar:
  • TBA

Register for Group Tours Here