At a Glance
- Nearest Groomed Trails: Ridgway State Park
- Season: Dec–April
- Ski Rentals: Montrose, 38 mi
- Terrain: Groomed & Backcountry
Nordic Skiing Options Near Ouray
Ridgway State Park, 10 miles north, maintains groomed Nordic trails through ponderosa pine forest with views of the Dallas Divide and Mount Sneffels. The park is low-key and crowd-free on weekdays.
For backcountry skiers, the roads to Yankee Boy Basin and Engineer Mountain offer long, scenic tours through high-alpine terrain. These routes require avalanche gear and backcountry experience.
Downhill Skiing Day Trips from Ouray
Telluride Ski Resort is just over an hour away. Silverton Mountain, 26 miles south, is the most extreme inbounds skiing in North America — expert only, guide-required.
Purgatory Resort near Durango is about 90 minutes south and offers a broader range of terrain including beginner runs and a full resort village. It's a great full-day excursion for mixed skill groups.
Ski and Soak at The Lumberyard
Return from a ski day and walk directly to the Ouray Hot Springs — a muscle recovery ritual that makes ski weekends feel like true luxury. The Lumberyard Condos offers full kitchens for pre-ski fuel and après-ski dinners.
Book your winter ski getaway at ouraycondos.com, where dogs are always welcome on the trail and at the condo.