About
Luc Strickland grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia and was hooked on skiing out West during his first trip to Colorado when he was 13.
He followed this passion by going to school at the University of Wyoming and found Steamboat Springs while skiing with buddies. The Yampa Valley became a scapegoat from the high windy plains of Laramie and he decided to call Steamboat Springs home in 2007.
He has been a river guide in Colorado and in the Southeast since 2005 making the Yampa, Colorado and Chattooga Rivers his playground. After some summers in the Pacific Northwest, Luc has moved full time back to Colorado where he is a Colorado River Ranger in the off season.
His first season with Steamboat Powdercats was the 2009 season and he is looking forward to a long and infamous career by guiding and skiing the fresh powder fields on Buffalo Pass.
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Trips
Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring
Backcountry ski and splitboard touring is now one of the fastest-growing activities in the winter snow sports industry. As the technology of climbing skins, AT, randonee gear, and splitboards have evolved, the world of uphill skinning and hiking to earn your powder turns has become more and more popular. Come join us to see for yourself why backcountry ski and splitboarding is becoming such a cherished experience.
Our human powered tours are a great escape from the crowds you may find at ski areas or other popular areas. All of these tours are private, where we work with 1 trip leader, and are limited to up to 4 guests with a single guide. If you are bringing more than 4 people, we would add in an additional guide to the group.
This is a very custom experience, one that we will refine with you to maximize whatever your ability level, fitness, or past backcountry skills may be. From the never ever backcountry skier to the more advanced, we will set a custom tour plan with you and work to achieve your goals with this experience.
During the day, we utilize a snowmobile or even a snowcat to bump you and your crew up into the terrain. Once up high, we park the machine and carry out the day earning our turns. Depending on experience and fitness levels we we will take 3-6 runs, transitioning from ski to hike mode many times, averaging 1500-3000 feet of ascent during the day.
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Buffalo Pass Multi-terrain Cat Skiing
Ready for a day on the slopes that’ll leave you breathless? Join us for an unforgettable adventure at Buffalo Pass, where you’ll hit up to 16 exhilarating runs between altitudes of 8,000–14,000 vertical feet—all while being guided by our expert team. Our heated snowcats can take you to any terrain—whether you’re an intermediate, advanced, or expert rider—ensuring you tackle runs that match your ability.
Fuel your day with a light breakfast and hot beverages, plus a delicious catered lunch—whether at our cozy cabin or in the snowcat itself, then hit the powder with our top-notch Armada Locator skis and Never Summer snowboards, complete with essential avalanche safety gear.
Snap stunning memories with our on-the-go photographer capturing your epic runs—choose just a few images or download the entire gallery. After an action-packed day, unwind at our post-trip party, sharing stories of your epic descents.
With Buffalo Pass boasting some of Colorado’s deepest snow, you’re guaranteed fresh tracks and unforgettable powder.
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