Scenic Snowcat Tours

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views with our scenic snowcat tours from Purgatory Snowcat Adventures. Guests will start by taking a chairlift ride up the Purgatory Village Express, then sit back and relax in our comfortable snowcat while marveling at the surrounding mountain landscape. End your trip with complimentary hot cocoa!
SCENIC SNOWCAT TOURS
DETAILS
Cost | $100 per person Ticket price includes lift ride to meet the snowcat, scenic snowcat ride, and complimentary hot cocoa |
Dates | December 13, 14, 18-31 January 1-11, 15-19, 22-25, 29-31 February 1, 5-8, 12-16, 19-22, 26-28 March 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22 |
Ages | 3+ |
Capacity | Max 8 passengers per snowcat |
Departure Times | 9:30am, 11:30am, & 1:30pm |
Trip Duration | 2 hours total 1 hour in the cat with a break for guests to get out to enjoy the winter wonderland and cocoa at the halfway point |
Contact | [email protected] |
What to Expect | Meet at the PSA office in Purgatory Plaza. Head to lift one and take the lift to the top. Meet snowcat and driver at the top of Purgatory Express. Enjoy the scenic tour with hot cocoa. Head back to lift one and download the lift to the base area. |
Tours are available from December 13, 2025- March 22, 2026 by appointment only.
Online bookings must be completed at least 24 hours in advance. Within 24 hours, tours can be made by contacting our office directly by calling 970-385-2115 or emailing [email protected]
Book Your Tour
The perfect way to spend the day off from skiing or show off the views with non-skiers.
Want to amp it up?
Add skiing or snowboarding to your snowcat outing! With access to over 35,000 acres of expansive terrain in the San Juan backcountry, Purgatory Snowcat Adventures is Colorado’s largest backcountry skiing & snowboarding operation.
The fine print
- Trips canceled 48 hours or more in advance will receive a full refund
- Trips canceled less than 48 hours prior to scheduled tour will receive no refund
- No refunds will be given for late arrivals or no shows
- Purgatory Snowcat Adventures reserves the right to cancel a trip at any time due to weather, safety concerns or mechanical issues. Refunds and the option to reschedule is at the discretion of PSA and on a trip by trip basis
- A minimum of 4 guests are required for Scenic Trips to operate.
- For more information contact us at (970) 385-2115 or [email protected].