New Snowcat Stay Packages and extended scenic tour dates make Colorado’s largest snowcat operation more accessible than ever
Purgatory Snowcat Adventures (PSA), Colorado’s largest snowcat skiing operation, returns for the 2025-26 season with new lodging packages and expanded Scenic Snowcat Tour dates.
“Our goal at Purgatory Snowcat Adventures is to deliver the most authentic and accessible backcountry experience in the San Juans,” said Parker Shell, PSA’s new business manager. “From seasoned guides to world-class terrain, every detail is designed to inspire adventure while maintaining the highest standards of safety.”
Spanning more than 35,000 acres, an area larger than San Francisco and over twice the size of Manhattan, PSA provides guided access to untracked glades, bowls, and chutes for advanced and expert riders. Each trip includes a full day of guided skiing or snowboarding, lunch, rental gear, and avalanche safety equipment. The operation runs daily from Jan. 1 through March 31, 2026, weather permitting.
Rates:
Early season (Jan. 1–21): $500 per seat or $5,000 for a private cat (up to 12 guests)
PSA has expanded its Scenic Snowcat Tour schedule this season. Tours will run daily, three times a day through Jan. 11, then shift to a Thursday–Sunday schedule from Jan. 15 through March 22, giving families and non-skiers more chances to explore Purgatory’s backcountry. The two-hour tours feature mountain views, photo stops, and complimentary hot cocoa and are open to guests ages 3 and older. Price: $100 per person.
New Snowcat Stay Packages pair slopeside lodging at Purgatory Village with guided snowcat skiing or scenic tours.
- Cat Ski Stay Package: starting at $1,625 for two
- Scenic Snowcat Stay Package: starting at $539 for two
- Private Full Cat Stay Package: starting at $9,749 for up to 12 guests
The popular Snowcat Dining Excursions return with moonlit rides leading to on-mountain dining overlooking the Needles Mountains. Each dinner includes a five-course tasting menu curated by Purgatory’s executive chef and paired with select wines and beers. Dates: Jan. 3, Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March 28. Price: $250 per person (tax and gratuity included).
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance at purgatory.ski. For last-minute bookings, email [email protected] or call 970-385-2115.
