Ride Workshop
Uphill Guided Ski Tour
Curious about uphill ski tours in Steamboat Springs? In need of instruction to become more proficient with your ski touring gear? Our tours are perfect for fitness minded skiers looking for an introductory to intermediate ski experience near town on Emerald mountain.
You can use your own touring gear or we can fit you into appropriate uphill touring gear from Hagan, including boots, skis, skins, helmet, and poles, then provide instruction on how it all works to ‘skin’ up a snowy slope. Our guide will take you on a scenic route of 2 miles with 500 feet of vertical ascent. You can expect pointers on how to efficiently ski tour, how to operate your gear, and knowledge of the surrounding natural environment. After climbing you will make an easy descent back to the start.
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You can use your own touring gear or we can fit you into appropriate uphill touring gear from Hagan, including boots, skis, skins, helmet, and poles, then provide instruction on how it all works to ‘skin’ up a snowy slope. Our guide will take you on a scenic route of 2 miles with 500 feet of vertical ascent. You can expect pointers on how to efficiently ski tour, how to operate your gear, and knowledge of the surrounding natural environment. After climbing you will make an easy descent back to the start.
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- Ride Workshop winter guided tours are permitted by the City of Steamboat Springs.
- $199 – 1 person, $100 each additional person, maximum 2.
- Any needed rental gear included.
- 10:45AM Tour start time, meet at our downtown store location (910 Yampa St) .
- Comfortable with the strenuous efforts required to ascend uphill on skis. Minimum intermediate downhill skier.
- 2 to 3 hour duration in variable winter conditions.
- For all rentals and guided experiences we will provide the latest weather and trail conditions before you head out, so you can prepare accordingly.
- Here is our suggested checklist of gear to stay comfortable: Cold weather appropriate clothing such as synthetic or wool wicking base layers along with wind/snow blocking shell, extra base-layer and mid-layer can be is great for changing after a sweaty uphill, small backpac or fanny pack to carry essentials and shed your clothing layers if you get warm , warm gloves (Having a backup pair of gloves is helpful), sunglasses, energy snacks, water - drink plenty of water and have a meal well before your ride or ski, and sunscreen/lip balm.