Vail Mountain
World-class ski resort with 278 trails and 32 lifts
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Vail Powder Guides
Vail, CO | active | 6 to 8 hours
Vail Powder Guides is the only USFS-permitted guided snowcat skiing outfitter on Vail Pass, run by Ben and Jenna Bartosz since the 2006-2007 season. The operation covers 4,000 acres — open bowls, treed glades, and steeper tight tree skiing on all aspects. A full day typically delivers 10 to 12 powder runs averaging 1,000 vertical feet each. Powder-specific ski or snowboard rentals are included in the full-day rate, as is a guided lunch in the backcountry. Intermediate-to-expert ability required. Ben brings 29 years and Jenna 20 years of snowcat skiing experience on Vail Pass.
Activity Level: active
Costs: Full-day rate includes guide, skis/snowboards, and lunch. See website for rates.Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Open Hours
- SundayBook directly
- MondayBook directly
- TuesdayBook directly
- WednesdayBook directly
- ThursdayBook directly
- FridayBook directly
- SaturdayBook directly
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Email: info@vailpowderguides.com
Phone: (719) 486-6266
Vail Pass, Colorado 80443, USA
Overview
Vail Powder Guides is the only USFS-permitted guided snowcat skiing outfitter on Vail Pass, run by Ben and Jenna Bartosz since the 2006-2007 season. The operation covers 4,000 acres — open bowls, treed glades, and steeper tight tree skiing on all aspects. A full day typically delivers 10 to 12 powder runs averaging 1,000 vertical feet each. Powder-specific ski or snowboard rentals are included in the full-day rate, as is a guided lunch in the backcountry. Intermediate-to-expert ability required. Ben brings 29 years and Jenna 20 years of snowcat skiing experience on Vail Pass.
Activity Type: active
Costs: Full-day rate includes guide, skis/snowboards, and lunch. See website for rates.
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Vail Powder Guides is the only USFS-permitted guided snowcat skiing outfitter on Vail Pass, run by Ben and Jenna Bartosz since the 2006-2007 season. The operation covers 4,000 acres — open bowls, treed glades, and steeper tight tree skiing on all aspects. A full day typically delivers 10 to 12 powder runs averaging 1,000 vertical feet each. Powder-specific ski or snowboard rentals are included in the full-day rate, as is a guided lunch in the backcountry. Intermediate-to-expert ability required. Ben brings 29 years and Jenna 20 years of snowcat skiing experience on Vail Pass.
Activity Level: active
Costs: Full-day rate includes guide, skis/snowboards, and lunch. See website for rates.Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Open Hours
- SundayBook directly
- MondayBook directly
- TuesdayBook directly
- WednesdayBook directly
- ThursdayBook directly
- FridayBook directly
- SaturdayBook directly
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Email: info@vailpowderguides.com
Phone: (719) 486-6266
Vail Pass, Colorado 80443, USA
Overview
Vail Powder Guides is the only USFS-permitted guided snowcat skiing outfitter on Vail Pass, run by Ben and Jenna Bartosz since the 2006-2007 season. The operation covers 4,000 acres — open bowls, treed glades, and steeper tight tree skiing on all aspects. A full day typically delivers 10 to 12 powder runs averaging 1,000 vertical feet each. Powder-specific ski or snowboard rentals are included in the full-day rate, as is a guided lunch in the backcountry. Intermediate-to-expert ability required. Ben brings 29 years and Jenna 20 years of snowcat skiing experience on Vail Pass.
Activity Type: active
Costs: Full-day rate includes guide, skis/snowboards, and lunch. See website for rates.
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Inhaven Insights
Vail Pass Exclusivity
The only USFS-permitted snowcat guide on Vail Pass, with 4,000 acres of bowls, glades, and trees.
Powder Skis Included
Full-day price includes powder-specific ski or snowboard rental and a backcountry lunch stop.
Intermediate to Expert
Intermediate-to-expert ability required; expect 10 to 12 powder runs of 1,000 vertical feet each.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Vail Pass Exclusivity
The only USFS-permitted snowcat guide on Vail Pass, with 4,000 acres of bowls, glades, and trees.
What's unique
Powder Skis Included
Full-day price includes powder-specific ski or snowboard rental and a backcountry lunch stop.
What's worth knowing
Intermediate to Expert
Intermediate-to-expert ability required; expect 10 to 12 powder runs of 1,000 vertical feet each.
