Mountain at The Glacier Club

Mountain at The Glacier Club, nestled in the San Juan Mountains near Durango, Colorado, is a testament to mountain golf ingenuity. Carved into the dramatically sloped terrain, the Mountain Course, as it's known, demands inventive shot-making and offers views that are both breathtaking and occasionally distracting.

This course, originally crafted in the late 20th century, is a design where players contend with extreme elevation changes, testing golfers of all skill levels. Expect tilted lies, forced carries over ravines, and approaches that require careful club selection to account for the thin mountain air. While not a championship venue of national renown, the course’s character is defined by the challenging slopes and strategically placed hazards. The course has been a consistent home of many state amateur events and qualifiers.

The Glacier Club is known for its tight-knit membership of avid golfers and outdoor enthusiasts, drawn to the club's exclusive atmosphere and access to a wealth of recreational activities beyond golf. A notable club tradition after a round on the Mountain Course is enjoying a local craft beer on the clubhouse patio, recounting the day’s trials and triumphs against the backdrop of the snow-capped peaks.