Set within Southwest Colorado’s San Juan National Forest, between historic downtown Durango and Purgatory Ski Resort, Glacier Club is a private residential community spread across roughly 1,000 acres in one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the American West, featuring a collection of mountain homes, half-floor residences, and homesites. Its newest real estate offering, The Summit, marks the debut of Glacier Club’s most expansive estate homesites to date.

The Last of Its Kind in the American West

At the northernmost and highest point of the property, The Summit sits surrounded by thousands of acres of protected wilderness, with 360-degree views spanning the San Juan Mountains and down the valley floor. Its 11 estate homesites range from 1.5 to 4.1 acres, positioned above the Mountain Course with the Hermosa Cliffs and fairways below. Buyers here have the space and privacy to build a custom estate to their own design on some of the most prized land in the community.

“Beyond the land, setting, and views, Glacier Club’s appeal comes from the community and lifestyle that owners and members return to year after year.”

For Rick Carlton, who acquired the land in 2001 and spent years shaping Glacier into the private club and community it is today, The Summit represents a kind of land opportunity that has become increasingly difficult to find.

“There are only a handful of places left in the West where you can find land like this, with a national forest as your neighbor and nothing behind you but mountains,” said Rick Carlton, owner and developer of Glacier Club. “When these are gone, there won’t be any more of them.”

Championship Golf Meets Mountain Living

Beyond the land, setting, and views, Glacier Club’s appeal comes from the community and lifestyle that owners and members return to year after year. Golf is central to that experience. The Mountain Course, credited to Todd Schoeder and three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin, climbs through ponderosa forest and exposed rock at 7,400 feet—a course Golf Digest ranks among Colorado’s finest. The Valley Course, an Arthur Hills design, plays across more open terrain with a wider mix of shots and its own views of the surrounding valley and Hermosa Cliffs.

Two clubhouses hold the club’s dining and social life, from the Mineshaft Bar & Grill, whose patio overlooks the cliffs and makes for a natural stop after a round, to fine dining at Prospector, located beside the Valley Clubhouse and open to the public even though Glacier Club itself is private. The club’s amenities also include private pools and hot tubs, a fitness center, tennis, and pickleball, plus winter pursuits ranging from a tubing hill to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Four membership tiers span Bronze through Platinum, from single-course and racket sport access to the full Glacier Club experience.

Durango and the Best of Southwest Colorado

Just 25 minutes beyond the gates is Durango, named one of America’s Favorite Towns by Travel + Leisure. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad runs through town, Mesa Verde National Park sits within easy reach, and the fly water of the Animas River is only minutes from home. Beyond Durango, the region extends to Silverton, roughly 45 minutes away; Ouray, about 90 minutes out; Telluride, a bit over two hours; and Moab’s red rock, about two and a half hours away, where hiking, biking, and ATV trails offer a warm escape through the colder months.

Alongside The Summit, Glacier Club continues to add developer-built residences, including Clubhouse Village homes and The Overlook’s half-floor residences, both located near the Mountain Clubhouse above the Animas Valley, as well as the sold-out Etta Ridge and Ironhorse Golf Cabins.

“There are only a handful of places left in the West where you can find land like this, with a national forest as your neighbor and nothing behind you but mountains,” said Rick Carlton.

Seven Estate Homesites Remain

“We’ve had a strong run across the board, from the Clubhouse Village homes to The Overlook residences, and now The Summit,” said Jim Goodman, Chief Operating Officer at Glacier Club. “These are the largest homesites we’ve ever offered, and we’re already down to seven. A parcel this size, this protected, this high above the course, is not something we can make more of.”

With three homesites sold and one reserved, seven remain, priced from $975,000 to $2.5 million. Each supports a fully custom build with Glacier Club’s golf, clubhouses, and amenities just beyond the door. For a buyer who wants scale, seclusion, and a piece of ground no future development can crowd, The Summit is one of the rarest offerings in Southwest Colorado.

Visit TheGlacierClub.com for more information or call 970.382.7800.