Overview

Buffalo Pass, nestled in the Park Range near Steamboat Springs, is the mecca for snowmobile-access backcountry skiing in the Rockies, and also offers close-in zones for those traveling on foot. Boasting some of the best tree skiing around and world-class powder, this area offers mellow terrain to tight and technical lines. In this compact and lightweight guidebook, ski guide and snow geek Stephen Bass has put his breadth of knowledge into creating a solid communication and planning tool for all users.

In this professional and detailed guide you’ll find high-quality aerial photos marked with ascent and descent indicators, individual run descriptions, slope angles, aspect, Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale ratings, parking and trailhead information and more. Designed to go along with you on your tours and accompany the Backcountry Skiing Buffalo Pass Ski Map. Content is also synced with the onX Backcountry App (membership required).

Areas Covered

Dry Lake, Quaker Bowl, Fiesta, K9, Big Poppa, The Cabin, The Kingdom, Double A's, Funhouse, Microburst, Pocket Rockets, Lucky's Landing, Buffalo Mountain, Galaxy Drop, Forester's Aspens, Fear and Loathing, Moose Junction, In the Frey (east & west), South Park Ridge, Zohan Point, AC/DC, Davenport, Pueblo, Volcanic Ridge, Lone Stag, Schrute Farms, and Carnival.