The San Juan Outdoor School/Telluride Alpinism, in partnership with the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program, offers a variety of customized winter outdoor adventures for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities (family and friends encouraged to come along!). With the guidance of expert instructors and naturalists, participants in our programs gain an appreciation for the rich natural and cultural history of Telluride’s majestic San Juan Mountains.
There is no better way to experience the serene winter beauty of the San Juan Mountains than with a pair of snowshoes strapped to your feet. You will frolic in fresh Colorado powder while learning about Telluride's unique natural history from our expert guides. Join us for just a few hours or come on one of our multi-day hut trips. Or, take a day at the spa and send your kids on one of our Kid's Tours specializing in snowman-building and sledding.
Snowshoe Tours

There is no better way to experience the serene winter beauty of the San Juan Mountains than with a pair of snowshoes strapped to your feet. You will frolic in fresh Colorado powder while learning about Telluride's unique natural history from our expert guides. Join us for just a few hours or a full day adventure.
Private Half-Day Snowshoe Tours
$100.00 /per/person [for 4 or more clients]
$125.00 /per/person [for 2-3 clients]
$225.00 for a single client
Backcountry Skiing

Our backcountry ski excursions give skiers and snowboarders of all abilities the chance to experience the ultimate wilderness delight: untracked powder! Weather you are a first timer or an experienced backcountry enthusiast, our professional adaptive guides will thrill you with unspoiled San Juan powder. Let us introduce to you the sport of backcountry skiing or snowboarding. These tours provide you with the opportunity to learn the basics of backcountry travel including equipment use and terrain analysis. Specific adaptive ski and snowboard equipment can be rented from the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program.
Private Full-day Backcountry Ski or Snowboard Tour
$150.00/per/person [for 4 or more clients]
$190.00/per/person [for 2-3 clients]
$300.00 for a single client
Heli-Skiing

The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program and Helitrax offer one of trhe most unique partnerships in the ski industry! With the combined expertise of TASP's professional adaptive ski and snowboard instructors along with the exemplary safety record and tailored guest experiences of Helitrax, we can offer adaptive clients the heli-ski experience of a lifetime! With the vision to open the backcountry to individuals of all abilities, TASP and Helitrax will help you experience skiing or riding the highest elevations serviced by helicopter in North America on single-day or multi-day guided heli-skiing adventures. Contact Tim McGough, 970.728.3865, for an individual consultation on your ability level and pricing.
Scholarships are available through TASP. Regional clients please contact TASP for reduced pricing.