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global SKIING destinations ELEVEN SKIING Our mission is to custom-make powerful skiing experiences that will take you from the remote coastal mountains of the Arctic Circle to the high alpine peaks of the Alps and Patagonia, and to our very own backcountry powder mecca in the Rocky Mountains. Eleven’s experiences are a different kind of escape. Simply put, we are not found in traditional destinations. Our lodges, chalets, and Alpages are miles from the main road — in a historic farming village high along the French-Italian border, on a rugged river in Patagonia, and in other unique locations away from the crowd.

In each destination world-class food and lodging are combined with guided skiing from mellow side-country trails to first descents down unnamed peaks. Guests of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join in the adventures and to improve their skills with instruction from our expert guides. Local cultures present the opportunity to participate in a different way of life, to see and enjoy places known only to native insiders.

No matter where in the world they may be, every facility has five-star accommodations, award-winning chefs, extensive wine cellars, saunas, steam rooms, spas, and friendly, expert guides who will show you new dimensions of life, friendship, family and adventure.

Eleven Experience is headquartered in Crested Butte, Colorado. Eleven represents a new standard in experiential travel. We quench a thirst for unprecedented adventures, authentic connections with down-to-earth guides, and deeply personalized holidays for the discerning traveler.

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Perfect, powdery turns in Irwin, Colorado 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESTINATIONS page 4

CHILE Rio Palena Lodge page 6

FRANCE Chalet Pelerin & Hibou page 14

ICELAND Deplar Farm page 24

USA Scarp Ridge Lodge & Sopris House page 32

3 OUR SKIING DESTINATIONS

DEPLAR FARM, ICELAND

CHALET PELERIN & CHALET HIBOU, FRANCE

SCARP RIDGE LODGE & SOPRIS HOUSE, COLORADO

RIO PALENA LODGE, CHILE

RIO PALENA LODGE DEPLAR FARM CHALET PELERIN CHILE ICELAND FRANCE 4 CHALET PELERIN & CHALET HIBOU, FRANCE

CHALET HIBOU SCARP RIDGE LODGE SOPRIS HOUSE FRANCE COL ORADO COLORADO 5 6 ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

Located in a remote corner of Patagonia and surrounded by the awe-inspiring Andes mountains, Rio Palena Lodge is the ultimate ski retreat. This newly-remodeled property features an array of heli-skiing, angling, and adventure offerings to ensure you experience the best of Patagonia. Fly through a primeval landscape punctuated by ancient glaciers and snow-capped peaks to find the line of your dreams. Ambitious skiers looking to push their comfort zones will meet their match at Rio Palena Lodge while those looking for some easier turns will have plenty of options to choose from as well. The alpine ski terrain surrounding Rio Palena Lodge offers an exciting assortment of open bowls, steep couloirs, and mellow glacier runs. With this wide array of terrain options, your Eleven Skiing guides and Experience Manager can dial in the perfect itinerary to suit your group.

SEASON Early October to Late November

SUITABLE FOR Suitable for couples, families, friends and corporate groups with significant backcountry, off-piste experience.

BOOKING TIPS The key to planning your trip is to book as early as possible. Give our reservations team a call to discuss your next adventure. Once your trip is reserved, our Experience Team is here to assist you with any requests you may have and will work with you in creating your own custom itinerary.

7 ABOUT THE PROPERTY

RIO PALENA LODGE

The newly-remodeled lodge features seven en suite bedrooms with stunning views, most of which overlook nature’s spectacular valleys. The spacious dining room features broad, hardwood floors, and exposed wood beams. Large windows offer sweeping views of the nearby river and surrounding peaks. Each day, a fire is lit in the lodge’s immense stone fireplace, creating the ideal space for an après nap or to curl up with a book. End your nights stargazing from the property’s two outdoor, wood-fired, hot tubs and you know you’ve done something right.

8 PROPERTY DETAILS • 13 acre property grounds • Wood burning fireplace in great room with views • Max capacity: 14 people of the Andes • 7 double occupancy rooms with king or double • Wood-fired sauna and hot tubs beds and en suite bathrooms • Gear and wader room • River facing outdoor patio

9 SKIING DETAILS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Eleven guides will always have you on the mountains and in the zones that are skiing best at the time of your trip. Our guides can be flexible during your trip and will customize each day to provide the skiing experiences you enjoy most. Whether you like low aspect powder fields or cliffs and couloirs, we’ve got you covered.

DO YOU NEED TO BE AN EXPERT SKIER TO HELI-SKI AT RIO PALENA? With nearly endless terrain, our guide and experience management teams can customize the perfect itinerary to appease your ultimate alpine objectives. Everyone from hard chargers to laid-back cruisers will find their new favorite lines.

WHAT IS THE TERRAIN LIKE IN RIO PALENA? The lodge is surrounded by the towering, snow- covered peaks of the Andes Mountains. Steep couloirs will get even the most experienced skier’s adrenaline pumping, while powder- covered glaciers offer more approachable terrain for less ambitious skiers in your group. Skiing in this part of the world is truly unforgettable, and our guides are just the folks to show you around.

IF WE WANT TO TAKE A DAY OFF FROM SKIING, WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO? Rio Palena Lodge’s location allows for easy access to waterfall hikes, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, stand up paddleboarding, and world-class fly fishing during appropriate seasons. If you are looking for a bit of downtime, our fully renovated lodge offers the ultimate in comfortable accommodations and is fully equipped with two wood-fired hot tubs and a wood-fired sauna.

10 11 RECOMMENDED SKIING ITINERARY RIO PALENA LODGE

DAY 1 DAY 7 ARRIVAL AT RIO PALENA DEPARTURE • Arrive in Santiago and change planes to fly • Depart the Lodge for Puerto Montt and then to Puerto Montt Santiago for your flight back home • Fly to Rio Palena Lodge after breakfast • Greeting and transfer to the Lodge from either Alto Palena or Chaiten. • Settle in at the lodge, enjoy an afternoon apres, and receive a briefing from your Guide about the week’s itinerary • Enjoy a chef-prepared dinner at the Lodge

DAY 2-6 5 FULL DAYS OF HELI-SKIING • Homemade breakfast each morning with flexible skiing start times • Depart in the morning on the helicopter to ski the towering peaks surrounding Rio Palena Lodge • Enjoy chef-prepared lunches in the mountains or at the Lodge • Afternoon of heli-skiing • Alternate activities include: fly fishing, whitewater rafting, hiking, stand up paddle boarding, and mountain biking • End each day with a chef-prepared dinner and a soak in the wood-fired hot tub

12 GETTING HERE

BY PLANE

• Fly to Santiago Expect an 8-10 hour flight from the US • Catch a flight to Puerto Montt 1 hour, 45 minute flight — Commercial or Charter

• Charter Cessna Grand Caravan to Palena airfield 1 hour, 15 minute flight — *Required due to skis/equipment • 20 minute drive to Rio Palena Lodge

PUERTO VARAS

PUERTO MONTT

ARGENTINA

CHAITEN

FUTALEUFU LAGO YELCHO

RIO PALENA LODGE

CHILE

13 14 CHALET PELERIN CHALET HIBOU FRANCE FRANCE

ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE Skiing in the Tarentaise Valley, especially the Sainte Foy area, is unlike skiing anywhere else in the world. There are diverse outdoor playgrounds for on-slope resort skiing and off-piste runs are easily accessible by cable car, not to mention authentic, local après ski bars, and incredible French cuisine. Our location on the Italian border means customized heli-skiing from the chalet. This is rare in France, and even more unique because we can ski down to the chalet at 1,250 meters, after starting our descent from 3,400 meters. Every day we pick and choose terrain, skiing on glaciers, slaloming between trees, or carving huge turns in open fields.

Heli Skiing: Chalet Pelerin and Chalet Hibou are located near three different heli-ski bases which access more than 40 descents that average 1,000 meters. A rarity in Europe, our heli-ski operation allows guests to depart from the comfort of their lodge to enjoy a privately guided heli-skiing day filled with 360-degree views, cold smoke powder, and wide, open runs. The vertical relief is giant, snaking through high-alpine terrain, tree runs, and finally to the valley bottom.

Backcountry: Le Miroir is an off-piste skiing paradise. Take advantage of ski lifts to easily access backcountry routes. Wind through the magic forests of St Foy ski resort and shred huge runs along the glacier in Tignes, or simply enjoy a fun descent in the Lost Valley in Val d’Isère—perfect for off- piste beginner skiing. The nearby Vanoise National Park has access to many expert runs, too.

Piste Skiing: With our Chalets’ prime locations and close proximity to seven world-class ski resorts, our guests are sure to experience the best resort skiing in Europe. From intermediate to expert- only runs —the Chalets’ easily accessible terrain is for everyone. Between perfecting your turns, take a lunch break at a traditional French mountain café and end the day with classic après skiing a la French style.

SEASON Early January - Late April

SUITABLE FOR Skiers of all abilities, couples, families, friends and corporate groups.

BOOKING TIPS With two, different full experience trips available, guests can choose between a unique, European heli-skiing adventure where heli-skiing with a private guide is on tap every day or our choose-your-own-adventure winter vacation allows for you to mix-and-match your skiing activities. Give our reservations team a call to discuss the best option for you. Once your trip is reserved, our Experience Team is here to assist you with any requests you may have and will work with you in creating your own custom itinerary.

15 ABOUT THE PROPERTY

CHALET PELERIN

Chalet Pelerin is situated in a small, authentic village offering guests a real taste of the local culture, as well as true privacy. Chalet Pelerin is just miles from the Italian border making it a great destination for heli-skiing and hopping over the border for a different cultural experience. The chalet is within a short distance to many famous, world-class ski resorts.

16 PROPERTY DETAILS • 4 king bedrooms • Finnish sauna and steam room • 1 bunkroom with 4 twin beds • Alpage: Eleven’s private off-piste outpost • Children’s playroom with a built-in twin • 3,767 square foot chalet bunk bed • Heli-Skiing Max Capacity: 8 • Indoor pool • Winter Experience Max Capacity: 12 • Outdoor hot tub

17 ABOUT THE PROPERTY

ABOUT THE CHALET Nestled between classic Savoyard farming buildings, Chalet Hibou sits at the top of a historic farming village high up in the Tarentaise Valley, right next door to her smaller sister property, Chalet Pelerin. Chalet Hibou offers easy accessibility to incredible ski terrain — Sainte Foy, Val d’Isère, Tignes, Les Arcs and La Rosière, are all located within a 30 minute drive.

18 PROPERTY DETAILS • 5 king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms • Finnish sauna and steam room • 1 queen bedroom with a sitting area • Alpage: Eleven’s private off-piste outpost • 1 bunkroom with 4 bunks • 6,222 square foot chalet • Media room • Heli-Skiing Max Capacity: 16 • Outdoor hot tub • Winter Experience Max Capacity: 18

19 SKIING DETAILS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Think of the Alps, and you think of skiing. The French and Italian Alps have a reputation for easy-access powder skiing and plenty of off- piste runs. Locals have been skiing these “hills” for centuries, and the tradition is part of the fun.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE HELI-SKI EXPERIENCE AND THE WINTER EXPERIENCE? Chalet Hibou and Chalet Pelerin are now offering two winter products. Our bespoke Heli-Skiing Experience is unlike any existing heli-ski operation in Europe. Chalet Pelerin’s proximity to the Italian border allows guests access to three heli-ski bases, with runs averaging 1,000 to 2,200 vertical meters. This is the epitome of epic, big mountain skiing in a private group setting. The Winter Experience is a choose-your- own-adventure-style vacation that achieves versatility by offering a multitude of activity options. Each day, choose between seven world-class ski resorts, including Tignes and Val d’Isère, or explore the area on cross-country skis or snowshoes. If ski-touring is more your style, our IFMGA certified guide team can take you to legendary off-piste runs with steep and deep lines that you can ski straight to the Chalet door.

HOW DO WE ACCESS THE OFF-PISTE RUNS? IS THIS SUITABLE FOR ALL SKIER TYPES? Legendary off-piste runs promise endless fresh lines down steep powder fields. Ski lifts provide easy access backcountry routes, and our highly-trained guides will find the perfect off- piste runs for your ability levels. This terrain has “best-day-ever” potential written all over it.

WHAT DOES ON-PISTE SKIING MEAN? Simply spoken, piste means ski trail. There are endless trails and ski lifts, routes, restaurants and multiple ski resort connections in the valley. The Chalet is surrounded by seven world-class ski resorts, all 30 minutes or less away.

20 21 RECOMMENDED SKIING ITINERARY CHALET PELERIN & CHALET HIBOU The below is a sample Heli-Skiing Experience itinerary. Contact our reservations team for a custom Winter Experience itinerary.

DAY 1 DAY 4 WELCOME + SKI FITTING HELI-SKIING AT VALGRISENCHE • Afternoon arrival and property tour • Warm up your ski muscles with a guided • Ski fitting and guide briefing group stretch led by Chalet Hibou’s • In-house, chef prepared dinner Wellness Team • After dinner drinks in the outdoor hot tub • Chef prepared breakfast • Depart for the Chalet helipad for a quick DAY 2 flight to the Italian off-piste area HELI-SKIING AT LA THUILE • Enjoy powder runs and fresh lines in Valgrisenche • Early morning warm-up at the spa • Traditional Italian lunch in an authentic family • Chef prepared breakfast restaurant in Bonne • Depart for the Chalet helipad for a quick flight • Catch the last flight to the summit to enjoy to the Italian, off-piste ski area the final run down to the Alpage • Discover untracked powder while Heli-Skiing • Chef prepared dinner at the Alpage in La Thuile • Post-dinner ski by the light of the moon back • Take a break for lunch at the local favorite to the Chalet’s doors • Spend the afternoon skiing over the border, back to the France • Post ski-day massages* DAY 5 • In-house, chef prepared authentic French dinner DEPARTURE • Rise early for a morning swim and steam DAY 3 • Chef prepared breakfast HELI-SKIING AT COURMAYEUR • Depart • Chef prepared breakfast • Depart for the Chalet helipad for a quick *Subject to availability and special pricing. flight to the Italian off-piste area • Guided, heli-skiing adventure in Courmayeur • Indulge in a three course pasta meal and treat yourself to the best tiramisu in the valley • Enjoy a sunset ski back to the Chalet via world-class ski slopes • Relax with an apéritif in the outdoor hot tub • In-house, chef prepared dinner

22 GETTING HERE BY PLANE Commercial flights: • Chambery airport (CMF) and Annecy Airport (NCY) 1.5 hours away from the Chalet • Geneva airport (GVA) 2.5 hours away from the Chalet • Lyon airport (LYS) 2.5 hours away from the Chalet We are happy to arrange ground transfers to the Chalet at an additional cost.

Charter & Private flights: • Chambery airport Private flights can land in Chambery. • Albertville airport Private flights can land in Albertville. BY TRAIN • Bourg St. Maurice This is closest train station to Le Miroir – located just 20 minutes away. • Lyon Guests can also take the train to Lyon. Lyon is 2.5 hours away. • Chambery Guests can take the train to Chambery. Chambery is about a 1.5 hours away

BY HELI Heli transfers can be arranged from any airports in France, Switzerland or Italy to next door the Chalet. Your Experience Team can help with pricing and availability.

GENEVA

LYO N LE MIROIR CHAMBERY BOURG ST. MAURICE

FRANCE 23 24 ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE Skiing in Iceland is an unforgettable experience. Long descents over the North Atlantic Ocean are punctuated by never-ending sunsets. Heli-assisted ascents leading to wide, open bowls and limitless terrain ignites new exploration in even the most seasoned of skiers. Long daylight hours allow us to choose the best time of day to ski given the weather and snow conditions. Early season and stormy periods equal powder skiing in a maritime climate, while long sunny days transition the snow into perfect corn skiing. Skiing, however, is just part of the Icelandic adventure. Sea kayaking in the fjords, riding the famed Icelandic horses, whale watching, surfing, and exploring the unique volcanic terrain of the world’s youngest landmass are also on tap. And the fact that hot springs are around nearly every corner makes Deplar Farm a bucket-list destination.

SEASON Mid March to Early June

SUITABLE FOR Skiers of all abilities, couples, families, friends and corporate groups.

25 ABOUT THE PROPERTY

DEPLAR FARM

Located in the remote Fljot valley on the mountainous Troll Peninsula of northern Iceland, Deplar was originally a sheep farm which has been converted into a boutique lodge. Today’s modern structure celebrates a rugged past, and honors authentic Icelandic architecture with 13 en suite bedrooms and living spaces made for lounging. Every room brings the outdoors in—floor-to-ceiling windows frame the mountains and stone sourced from local rivers, black timber cladding, and a grass-sodded roof complete the luxuriously cozy picture. After a long day of heli-skiing, return to one of the thermal pools for a beer or cocktail followed by a fresh chef-selection dinner with a northern flare.

26 PROPERTY DETAILS • 13 en suite bedrooms including: • Indoor and outdoor hot tubs • 5 king bedded suites • Media room • 4 king bedded suites with queen sleeping lofts and • Premium spa facility featuring 2 flotation balconies tanks and 3 treatment rooms • 2 queen bedded suites • 2 heli-pads • 1 king bedded suite with lofted lounge • Exclusive bar and lounge • 1 bunkroom with 4 double beds and large en suite • Gym and yoga room bathroom • 28,000 square feet • Geothermal indoor/outdoor pool with bar • Max capacity: 26 people • Sauna and steam room

27 SKIING DETAILS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our heli-ski clients are Adventure Capitalists by design. They follow the snow, no matter the time of year. Getting after it is their call to action. Tackling untracked heli-ski descents on Iceland’s Arctic maritime snowpack is for both the hard charger and the smooth cruiser. Sea-to-summit has never looked this good.

Heli-skiing on the Troll Peninsula is known for its beautiful rolling descents and steep couloirs taking you all the way to the ocean. This land of the midnight sun offers true adventurers extended daylight hours with more opportunity to rack up the vertical.

WHAT IS THE TERRAIN LIKE IN ICELAND? HOW ARE THE SNOW CONDITIONS? With over 1,500 square miles of skiable area, we have a wide variety of terrain — think wide open bowls, steep couloirs, long runs from mountain peaks to the ocean shore.

Iceland has a maritime snowpack meaning that the snow conditions are very stable. You can expect a variety of conditions — sometimes spring-like conditions including smooth, buttery slopes and corn snow and at other times, fresh powder.

DO YOU NEED TO BE AN EXPERT SKIER TO HELI SKI AT DEPLAR FARM? The vast terrain in Iceland means we have the flexibility to choose runs that are appropriate for your skill level. We recommend that guests be strong intermediate skiers to best enjoy the experience; for you experts out there, don’t worry, there are plenty of challenging slopes for you to rip down.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO HELI SKI IN ICELAND? Our season runs between mid March to early June.

HOW MUCH FLIGHT TIME CAN WE EXPECT? We include one hour of flight time per day which equates to 8-10 runs; each run averages 2,500 - 3,500 feet of vertical.

28 29 RECOMMENDED SKIING ITINERARY DEPLAR FARM

DAY 1 DAY 4 ARRIVAL TROLL PENINSULA • Arrive in Keflavik and transfer to the • After breakfast, dive deep into the heart Reykjavik Domestic Airport of the Troll Peninsula. The mountains • Fly to Akureyri here are slightly taller and sprinkled • Transfer to Deplar Farm with pocket glaciers that keep the snow • Property tour and lunch then ski fitting cold and fresh. and guide briefing before a soak in the • Enjoy a mountain top lunch before thermal pools with local cocktails. skiing more untouched runs that might just be “first descents”. DAY 2 • Return to the lodge to relax in the pool. SKIING IN DEPLAR FARM • Savor a chef prepared dinner of • Chef prepared breakfast Icelandic food with wine pairings. • Take a helicopter ride to the sweeping valleys surrounding Deplar Farm. DAY 5 Ski warm-up runs on all aspects, END GAME discovering Icelandic skiing to get a full • Perfect your end game in style fueled sense of the terrain. by a hearty breakfast. • Enjoy a gourmet lunch by the helicopter • Ski big, bold runs and narrow technical before dropping into another descent. chutes en route to the airport. • Enjoy a chef prepared farm-to-table • Finish on the tarmac, where you switch dinner before heading out to the bonfire from helicopter to fixed wing and for drinks. depart the Troll Peninsula DAY 3 FJORDS & VALLEYS • Head out to the mountains after a chef prepared breakfast. • Spend the day zig-zagging through fjords and valleys with constant views of the cobalt-blue North Atlantic Ocean. • Back at the lodge, experience sensory deprivation in our i-sopod flotation tanks. • Enjoy an Icelandic gourmet dinner of fresh meat, fish and produce. 30 GETTING HERE

BY PLANE International flights arrive at the Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 45 minutes from downtown Reykjavik.

• The guest experience begins in Akureyri. Guests must transfer to the Reykjavik Domestic Airport in downtown Reykjavik for a 45 minute flight to Akureyri. • Upon arriving in Akureyri, an Eleven team member will be there to drive you to Deplar Farm. The journey is approximately 2 hours.

BY CAR The drive between Reykjavik and Deplar Farm is about 4.5 hours.

We do not recommend driving to Deplar Farm between November-May due to snow and possible inclement weather.

DEPLAR FARM

AKUREYRI

REYKJAVIK

ICELAND

31 32 SCARP RIDGE L O D G E SOPRIS HOUSE COL ORADO COLORADO

ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

Crested Butte and the West Elk range are a true mecca for all winter related activities. From Eleven’s exclusive cat skiing operation to our expertly guided backcountry excursions to Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s diverse terrain, there is certainly something for everyone in this alpine epicenter.

Cat Skiing: Located about 12 miles from the town of Crested Butte in Irwin, Colorado, Eleven’s cat skiing operation is uniquely situated to catch any storm from the Great Basin. At an average of nearly 450 inches of snow a season, typically double the amount of snow seen at the resort, and with over 1,000 skiable acres, get ready for some seriously deep powder, untracked lines, and, if the timing is right, free refills on some of the most desirable snow in Colorado.

Backcountry: The trophy of Crested Butte’s natural playground is the backcountry. Terrain options are endless, from navigating low-angle, open glades to summiting challenging peaks and getting access to steep faces, couloirs, and tight trees. Our guides will set the perfect skin track while also pacing you and increasing your backcountry knowledge.

Resort Skiing: The resort’s terrain is well suited for all levels of experience. Warm up on some mellow groomers or take a turn on the desirable steeps. Crested Butte’s unrivaled terrain is part of the Freeride World Tour and considered some of the best in bounds extreme terrain in North America. If you’re a first-timer or bringing the kids, the resort’s ski school is one of the best in the country. It is the perfect place to find your ski legs before heading up to Irwin or hitting the backcountry.

SEASON Late November - Early April

SUITABLE FOR Skiers of all abilities, couples, families, friends and corporate groups.

33 ABOUT THE PROPERTY

SCARP RIDGE LODGE

Located in downtown Crested Butte, our lodge was formerly the Croatian Hall, where miners would gather for drinking and dancing during the coal mining heyday. It purposefully lives like a home. Think open floor plan, stocked kitchen and pantry, and slideshows from your day’s adventures shown on the flat screen TV. Guest-controlled Crestron entertainment systems are set to music preferences, while coffee and a pre-heated sauna each morning are prep for tackling the trails.

34 PROPERTY DETAILS • Media room with HD projector and screen • 5 king en suites • Children’s playroom • Bunkroom with 2 queen, 2 full, and 3 twin • Great room beds • Library • Single nanny bedroom connecting to • Gym equipped with elliptical machine bunkroom and pilates reformer • Saltwater pool • Oxygen enriched air system • Steam room • Individual lockers for gear storage • Sauna • 13,500 square feet • Indoor and outdoor hot tubs • Max capacity: 14 people

35 ABOUT THE PROPERTY

SOPRIS HOUSE

Next-door to Scarp Ridge Lodge, Sopris House is full of history and character, just like the town of Crested Butte. The original 1882 building infamously became the Spritzer Bar, a saloon bought by Martin Spritzer in 1924 and operated by Slovenian immigrants. The intimate, four-bedroom home still has its original tin ceiling and mountain town touches like a massive buffalo head in the dining room and a private saloon.

36 PROPERTY DETAILS • 3 king en suites • Outdoor copper hot tub • Twin suite with 2 full and 2 twin trundle • Cold plunge beds • Sauna • Renovated saloon with pool table and • Individual lockers for gear storage jukebox • 3,200 square feet • Private outdoor courtyard • Max capacity: 10 people • Media room

37 CAT SKIING WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Scarp Ridge Lodge and Sopris House offer guests one of the most exclusive ski experiences in the world. Each morning, conditions permitting, tricked-out snowcats transport our guests to 1000+ acres of ski terrain in Irwin, Colorado. Coupled with private use of our on-mountain chalets, guests have the opportunity to ski untouched cold-smoke powder and enjoy the company of their families and friends day in and day out.

WHAT IS A SNOWCAT? WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT ELEVEN’S SNOWCATS? A snowcat is an enclosed vehicle used to drive up and down the mountain so that you can access untouched terrain for the best possible skiing conditions. Our snowcats are custom built with your comfort in mind — think leather seats, flat screen tvs, heat, sound systems and large windows.

WHERE IS IRWIN COLORADO? HOW DO WE GET THERE? Irwin is located 12 miles west of Crested Butte. Conditions permitting, the snowcat will pick you up at the front door of Scarp Ridge Lodge or Sopris House. You’ll enjoy a 45 minute ride through the wilderness to Irwin.

DO WE HAVE A HOME BASE AT IRWIN? WHERE DO WE HAVE LUNCH? We have two cozy on-mountain chalets at Irwin where your group will put on your ski boots, have lunch and enjoy après. You’re also welcome to hang out at the cabins throughout the day if you want to take a break or lounge by the fire.

HOW MUCH SNOW DOES IRWIN GET EACH YEAR? Irwin is famous for its cold-smoke powder — and lots of it. The area receives an average of 450 inches of snow each year.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE TERRAIN AT IRWIN? Irwin offers a variety of terrain. Think open alpine bowls, steep narrow chutes, wide untouched hillsides, and tight tree skiing terrain. While we find our terrain is best suited for intermediate to expert skiers, our guides are well versed in working with children and skiers of varying abilities.

38 39 RECOMMENDED SKIING ITINERARY SCARP RIDGE LODGE The below is a sample Winter Experience itinerary. Contact our reservations team for a custom Heli-Skiing Experience itinerary.

DAY 1 DAY 4 WELCOME + IN-HOUSE DINNER CAT SKI AT IRWIN • Afternoon arrival • Chef prepared breakfast • Private ski fitting at the Lodge • Ride in our snowcat to Irwin • Evening cocktail party • Enjoy a full day of cat skiing • Chef prepared dinner on property* • Relax with après drinks, snacks, and a roaring fire • Return to the Lodge for a swim or steam DAY 2 • Have dinner out on the town* CAT SKI AT IRWIN • Start the morning with restorative yoga* DAY 5 • Enjoy a chef prepared breakfast CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE • Ride in our snowcat to Irwin • Begin the day with guided yoga* • Ski fresh Colorado powder • Chef prepared breakfast • Enjoy a gourmet lunch at our on-mountain • Guests choose their own adventure – chalet cat skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, • Continue skiing at Irwin in the afternoon backcountry skiing • Kick back and enjoy après • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the field • Return to Scarp Ridge Lodge and soak in the • Return to the Lodge for afternoon massages* rooftop hot tub and cocktails • Dinner out in Crested Butte* • Have a private dinner on property*

DAY 3 DAY 6 SKI AT CRESTED BUTTE DEPARTURE MOUNTAIN RESORT • Chef prepared breakfast • Enjoy a chef prepared breakfast • Depart • Morning ski at Crested Butte Mountain Resort *Subject to availability and special pricing. • Relax and have lunch at our private slopeside condo • Return to the lodge for afternoon massages* • Kickback with après at the bar • Savor an in-house chef prepared dinner*

40 GETTING HERE

BY PLANE The airports that are nearest to Scarp Ridge Lodge and Sopris House are as follows:

• Gunnison Regional Airport (GUC) 30 minutes south of Crested Butte • Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) 90 minutes west of Crested Butte • Aspen Regional Airport (ASE) 5 hours in the winter • Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) 3 hours west of Crested Butte • Denver International Airport (DEN) 4.5 hours northeast of Crested Butte

Round trip transfers from the Gunnison Airport are included in your stay and will be arranged by your Experience Team. We are happy to arrange ground transfers to the Lodges from other airports at an additional cost.

BY CAR Guests are welcome to drive to Scarp Ridge Lodge and Sopris House. Parking on the property is complimentary for guests of the Lodge.

• The physical address of Scarp Ridge Lodge is 512 2nd Street, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224

• The physical address of Sopris House is 200 Sopris Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224

CRESTED BUTTE TAYLOR CANYON MONTROSE GUNNISON

GUNNISON COUNTY

41 Blower powder while cat skiing in Irwin, Colorado

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