- 12Documented amenities
- 2Golf courses
- 2001Founded
Glacier Club is a private country club in Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County.
It has 2 documented golf courses, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, fitness and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $425,000, with recurring dues documented below.
Culture research describes it as family-oriented, resort-style, wellness-focused and residential community.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
Available information estimates the initiation fee for Platinum Full Golf membership at approximately $425,000. Other sources report figures as low as $350,000 and as high as $500,000.
Available information estimates the annual membership dues for Platinum Full Golf membership at approximately $25,000. That is approximately $2,083.33 per month before other fees. Other sources report figures as low as $20,000 and as high as $30,000.
Initiation fee
$425,000
Membership dues
$25,000
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Additional Fees & Minimums
These are charges we found on top of membership dues or golf-access pricing shown above. Add them to your budget if they apply to your membership category or how you plan to use the Club.
Cart or trail fee
$35
Guest fee
$165
Locker or storage fee
$250
Charges can change and may not apply to every member. Confirm the current amount, billing period and membership category directly with the Club.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join Glacier Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 84% of 50 researched Colorado Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Platinum; Gold; Silver; Bronze
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Submit the official membership inquiry form or contact the membership team to discuss Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum options.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Glacier Club include clubhouse, dining, fitness and other documented facilities.
Racquet sports
- Court details
- 2 Tennis courts
- 4 Pickleball courts
Club facilities and recreation
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at Glacier Club includes 2 documented courses.
Only about 22% of 50 other Colorado Clubs with a known course count have at least this many courses.
Course overview
- Courses
- 2
- Course details
- Mountain Course18 holes | par 71
- Valley Course18 holes | par 72
Course design
- Architects
- Arthur Hills
Policies
Documented policies for Glacier Club cover dress requirements and tee times. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Dress code
- Teaching Pro Yes Pitching/Chipping Area Yes Putting Green Yes Policies Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed Metal Spikes Allowed No Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual $120 in monthly tee time promo codes 12 rounds of waived fee
- Tee-time policy
- Silver members may sign up for golf up to 21 days in advance.; Platinum members may sign up for golf up to 30 days in advance.; Gold and Bronze members may sign up for golf up to 7 days in advance.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 15.6% of 45 researched Colorado Club records.
- Family-oriented
- Resort-style
- Wellness-focused
- Residential community
Culture context
A residential-community, resort-style, family-oriented, and wellness-focused club culture.
Club History
How long Glacier Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
Rick Carlton reimagined the property in 2001 as a private club and residential mountain community.
- Documented
The property that became Glacier Club was first developed in the early 1970s with lodging, meeting facilities and a ski area.
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Glacier Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Colorado and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Club age context
Founded in 2001
That represents about 25 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 24% of 44 other Colorado Club records with a usable founding year and 9% of 3514 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1973 in Colorado and 1959 nationwide.
Golf scale
2 documented courses
Only 22% of 50 other Colorado Clubs with a known course count have at least this many courses, compared with 11.3% of 3828 nationwide.
Find Clubs with this many coursesDocumented Club profile
Golf, racquets and pool
This combination is also documented at 33 other Colorado Clubs and 1935 other Club records nationwide.
Access context
Private access
This access model represents 84% of 50 researched Colorado Club records and 72.7% of 3826 researched records nationwide.
Explore Clubs with this access modelClub culture
Residential community
This documented Culture trait is shared by 15.6% of 45 researched Colorado Club records and 16.2% of 3391 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- countryclubmag.com/colorado/the-glacier-club Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- theglacierclub.com/memberships Cost SourceSupports: Additional fees
- theglacierclub.com/our-story Research SourceSupports: Club history
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- theglacierclub.com Research SourceSupports: General research
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