Notice of Rate Increase
Wilderness Journeys Pagosa, Inc.
Proceeding No. 26AL-0250TR
Wilderness Journeys Pagosa, Inc. filed Passenger Tariff, Colorado PUC No. 8
with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission on June 25, 2026. The proposed
effective date of the tariff is August 1, 2026.
Wilderness Journeys Pagosa, Inc., under Certificate No. 16400, may transport
passengers in charter, shuttle, sightseeing, and taxi service between points
in the Counties of Archuleta, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, and San Juan.
Wilderness Journeys Pagosa, Inc., in Passenger Tariff, Colorado PUC No. 8,
proposes to increase the fares for charter, scheduled, shuttle, and taxi services.
The fares to be increased are as follows:
I. Scheduled Service
Between Pagosa Springs and the Wolf Creek Ski Area
| One-Way Trip | Existing | Proposed | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child | $20.00 | $25.00 | $5.00 |
| Adult | $20.00 | $25.00 | $5.00 |
| Round Trip | Existing | Proposed | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child | $30.00 | $40.00 | $10.00 |
| Adult | $30.00 | $40.00 | $10.00 |
II. Sightseeing Service
Guided Fly Fishing
| Passenger | Existing | Proposed | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $50.00 | $75.00 | $25.00 |
| Child | $50.00 | $75.00 | $25.00 |
4×4 Half-Day Tour
| Passenger | Existing | Proposed | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $115.00 | $125.00 | $10.00 |
| Child | $90.00 | $100.00 | $10.00 |
4×4 Full-Day Tour
| Passenger | Existing | Proposed | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $150.00 | $175.00 | $25.00 |
| Child | $120.00 | $150.00 | $25.00 |
III. Shuttle Service
Between Durango–La Plata County Airport and Pagosa Springs
| One-Way Trip | Existing | Proposed | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 Passengers | $135.00 | $140.00 | $5.00 |
| Each Additional Passenger | $25.00 | $25.00 | $0.00 |
| Round Trip | Existing | Proposed | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 Passengers | $245.00 | $260.00 | $15.00 |
| Each Additional Passenger | $45.00 | $45.00 | $0.00 |
IV. Charter Service
| Vehicle — Per Hour | Existing | Proposed | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | $80.00 | $80.00 | $0.00 |
| Van | $100.00 | $110.00 | $10.00 |
V. Taxi Service
| Charge | Existing | Proposed | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Passenger | $2.50 | $3.00 | $0.50 |
| Per Mile | $3.50 | $3.75 | $0.25 |
| Minimum Charge | $17.50 | $17.50 | $0.00 |
| Deadhead Per Mile | $0.00 | $3.75 | $3.75 |
The proposed fares will become effective on August 1, 2026, unless the
Colorado Public Utilities Commission suspends the effective date of the
proposed changes.
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Objections to the proposed tariff changes may be mailed to the Colorado
Public Utilities Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, Denver, CO 80202,
or e-filed in Proceeding No. 26AL-0250TR.
Any objection to the proposed tariff changes must be received by the
Colorado Public Utilities Commission on or before July 29, 2026.
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If the Commission sets the matter for hearing, the filing of a written
objection will not by itself allow a person to participate in the hearing.
To participate in the hearing, a party must also file a written intervention
and receive leave of the Commission to intervene. Requests to intervene as a
party must comply with Commission rules.
Kevin Metzler
Owner/Operator
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