| The Southwest Nordic Center
operates four yurts near Cumbres Pass, CO. Cumbres Pass is 14 miles
north of Chama, NM and 35 miles west of Antonito, CO. This area has
reliably excellent snow conditions, varied terrain, and spectacular
scenery. Click on the yurt that you would like information about.
[Neff Mountain
Yurt] [Flat Mountain Yurt] [Trujillo
Meadows Yurt] [Grouse Creek Yurt]
Neff Mountain Yurt-
Trailhead: On Colorado 17, 3.5 miles north of Cumbres Pass or
3 miles south of La Manga Pass, at the junction with FR 116, the Neff
Mountain Road.
Parking: Excellent parking on the east side of Colorado 17.
Trailhead Elevation: 9,800'
Yurt Elevation: 10,400'
Yurt GPS: 37 02 143N; 106 25 578W
Mileage to the Yurt: 2.75
Maps: Cumbres Pass, CO 7.5 min. USGS quad
Rio Grande National Forest
General Description: It is a beautiful 2.75 mile ski through
the woods to the open meadow area of the yurt. This location is in close
proximity to some great backcountry bowls. There is also excellent tree
skiing. Other skiing options are to tour around the top of Neff Mountain
for the views or trail ski out to Trujillo Meadows Reservoir and points
beyond.
[Cumbres Pass Trail Map] [top]
[Neff Mountain Yurt Trail Map]
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Flat Mountain Yurt
Trailhead: On Colorado 17, just north of Cumbres Pass at the
junction with FR 118, the Trujillo Meadows Reservoir Road.
Parking: Parking is either at the pullout for FR 118 on the
west side of Colorado 17 or just south of this pullout on the east side
of the highway.
Trailhead Elevation: 10,020'
Yurt Elevation: 11,100'
Yurt GPS: 37 02 607N; 106 29 846W
Mileage: 4.5 miles
Maps: Cumbres Pass, CO 7.5 min USGS Quad
Archuletta Creek, CO 7.5
min USGS Quad
Rio Grande National Forest
General Description: It is a 4.5 mile ski across open meadows
to the yurt. From the yurt one can access the ridge that runs from
Cumbres to Wolf Creek Passes. The views into the Chama River Basin from
this ridge are breathtaking. The skiing includes the 2500-3000' drop off
into this basin. Extended touring intermingled with turns is a highlight
of this yurt.
[Cumbres Pass Trail Map]
[top] [Flat
Mountain Yurt Trail Map]
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Trujillo Meadows Yurt- Trailhead: On Colorado 17, just north of Cumbres Pass at the
junction with FR 118, the Trujillo Meadows Reservoir Road.
Parking: Parking is either at the pullout for FR 118 on the
west side of Colorado 17 or just south of this pullout on the east side
of the highway.
Trailhead Elevation: 10,020'
Yurt Elevation: 10,400'
Yurt GPS: 37 03 602N; 106 28 873W
Mileage: 4.1 miles
Maps: Cumbres Pass, CO 7.5 min. USGS quad
Rio Grande National Forest
General Description: It is an easy tour to the yurt along
snow covered forest service roads. There is gentle open slopes out the
front door of the yurt perfect for beginning and intermediate
telemarkers. Advanced skiers will have fun looking for shots on the
extensive north facing tree slopes. A full day loop is possible up to
the Flat Mtn. ridge and back via the Los Pinos Creek.
[Cumbres Pass Trail Map] [top]
[Trujillo Meadows Yurt Trail Map]
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Grouse Creek Yurt-
Trailhead: On Co. 17 6.5 miles north of Cumbres Pass and 1.2 miles
south of La Manga Pass at the intersection with FR 114, the Red Lake
Trail Road.
Parking: Is on Co. 17 on the east side of the highway just
north of the intersection with FR 114, in the the large plowed pullout.
Trailhead Elevation: 10,200'
Yurt Elevation: 11,200'
Yurt GPS: N 37 04.522; W 106 26.913
Mileage: 4+ miles
Maps: Cumbres Pass, CO 7.5 min USGS Quad;
Victoria Lake, CO 7.5 min USGS Quad;
Rio Grande National Forest
General Description: It is a 4+ mile ski gaining a
thousand feet in elevation. Waxless skis or climbing skins usually work
best for this tour. One can see the fourteener Sierra Blanca across the
San Luis Valley from the deck of the yurt. The ridge behind the yurt
offers easily accessible open slope turns. Extended ski tours into the
South San Juan Wilderness are available for those weishing to add some
adventure to their turns.
[top] [Cumbres
Pass Trail Map] [Grouse Creek Yurt
Trail Map]
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