Location

Bluebird Backcountry is on the Continental Divide near Rabbit Ears Pass and is centrally located about 40 minutes from Kremmling and Steamboat Springs, Colorado. We’re just over two hours from the Denver Metro Area, and an alternate route over Berthoud Pass means visitors can largely avoid ski traffic on the I-70 corridor. We’re just minutes from the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass in the heart of Colorado ski country. 

In the 2021/22 season, Bluebird Backcountry will continue to operate on Bear Mountain. We’re excited to have a more permanent home that backcountry skiers of all experience and ability levels love. The peak reaches nearly 10,000′ and features 1,200 acres of avalanche-evaluated in-bounds terrain to explore. Those who hire a guide or take an AIARE course at Bluebird Backcountry may also explore an additional 3,000 acres that includes incredible aspen glade skiing on Diamond Mountain. Join us for an adventure!

Facilities

At Bluebird Backcountry, you’ll spend way more time on the skintrack than in the lodge. Still, we have room for guests to warm up between laps. 

Base Lodge

Elevation: 8,600′

Access: Drive-up

Amenities: Heated, on-site backcountry equipment rentals, hot food, guest services, fire pit outside, port-a-john bathrooms

Food & Beverage Operating Hours

Thursdays   •   8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Fridays  •   8:30–11:00 a.m. + 1:00–3:30 p.m.

Saturdays  •   8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sundays  •   8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Mondays  •   Closed

Mid-Mountain Warming Huts (“The Perch”)

Elevation: 8,800′ and 9,200′

Access: Skin-up

Amenities: Ski patrol, first aid, space heater inside, fire pit outside, primitive restroom facilities 

Parking

Ample parking means you won’t have to worry about catching a shuttle with folks outside your household. Parking is located just steps away from the check-in station at the Base Area. 

We’ll keep the road in the best possible conditions on days that we’re open, and while chains are not required to reach Bluebird Backcountry, we recommend driving vehicles with all-wheel or four-wheel drive.

Camping

Camping will be available during the ski season on Thursday through Sunday nights. 

Camping costs $25 per vehicle per night. There are no electrical hookups. You’ll have access to our port-a-john restrooms throughout the night.