Storm Peak Outfitters

Located 26 miles north of Dolores and 39 miles south of Telluride, Storm Peak Outfitters operates out of a working mountain ranch in Southwest Colorado's San Juan Mountains. They're a licensed Colorado outfitter (#3524) specializing in backcountry elk, mule deer, and black bear hunts.

Guided Hunt (5 Days/6 Nights) Their flagship offering. You get a professional guide, your personal horse or mule, lodge accommodations, all meals, and everything except your rifle, personal gear, and hunting license.

Discounts available for 2-on-1 and 3-on-1 hunts. All youth hunters (12-17) receive substantial discounts.

Drop Camp Hunt (5-12 Days) For hunters who want to rough it. Complete tent camp is set up in prime elk, deer, and bear habitat. You bring food, sleeping bag, foam pad, personal gear, rifle, and license. Save 25% if you provide and set up your own camp gear.

Semi-Guided Hunt Economy option for DIY hunters who want some support.

Game Pack Out Service If you harvest an animal but need help packing it out: $850 per animal, plus $100/hour after 6 hours. Wranglers pack out quartered game; additional animal prep costs extra.

Storm Peak Mountain Lodge sits on 46 acres backing directly to the San Juan National Forest. Two lodge buildings accommodate up to 22 and 30 guests. The working ranch includes rolling hills, woodlands, creek frontage, river access, and maintained trails. Beyond hunting season, the property hosts fishing, hiking, weddings, and family reunions.

Storm Peak provides detailed gear lists covering: - Hunting apparel (brands like First Lite, Stone Glacier, Kuiu, Schnees boots, Crispi boots) - Shelter and sleep systems (Seek Outside, Stone Glacier, Kifaru packs) - Navigation (Garmin GPS, quality binoculars 10x42) - Weapons (300 Win Mag minimum, Berger bullets recommended) - Field care (Argali or Caribou game bags, PEAX headlamps)

They offer seminars on pack loading, glassing tactics, nutrition/hydration, and backcountry first aid/EMT/rescue preparation.

Contact via: - Phone: (970) 560-1192 - Email: [email protected]

To book, provide each hunter's full name, email, phone, preferred season, hunt type, and deposit amount (25% or 50%). Payment options: bank transfer, credit card (add 3% fee), or Venmo. They'll send a simple payment link.

Outfitter License #3524 - Colorado Parks and Wildlife licensed and regulated

Beyond fall hunting, Storm Peak offers summer drop camps/scouting trips and guided hiking in the high country.