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Introduction to Backcountry Skiing Course

Learn and practise essential avalanche skills, beacon rescue, safe route selection, efficient skinning, downhill technique on skis and splitboards

Introduction to Backcountry Skiing Course

$225

/ Person

Duration

1 day course

Cost

From $225 per person

Client / Guide

4:1 (max)

If you’ve never explored the Wasatch Mountain backcountry before, our introductory classics are the gateway for a new world of adventure! This introductory tour 1-day includes all the necessary instruction and tips on technique and fine-tuning as needed. The skiing features gentle rolling terrain suitable for people of all abilities, and with any luck, some of Utah’s famous powder. The runs on this exciting day will vary from lower angle tree skiing on low-visibility days, to easy summits. You will get our top pick of panoramic views and fabulous descents – but with the very shortest approach. These ski trips are suitable for those who have never toured before, and depending on conditions, take place in either Little or Big Cottonwood Canyons. An average day will include time for lunch, and approximately 1,500 – 2,500 feet of climbing over the course of six hours.

Trip Details:

Difficulty: No backcountry experience necessary; intermediate to advanced downhill ski ability and good fitness required
Meeting Time: Generally 8am
Meeting Location: Big or Little Cottonwood Park and Ride Lot, Alta or Brighton, depending on objective

Cost Details From $225 per person

1:1 $450
2:1 $300 per person
3:1 $250 PER PERSON
4:1 $225 PER PERSON

What We Provide:

IFMGA ski and mountaineering guides
Avalanche beacon, shovel, probe and pack (if needed)

What You Need:

Alpine touring, telemark ski or split-snowboard equipment
Review the equipment list
Lunch, water and snacks
Lift Accessed Tours: cost of “single-ride lift ticket” is additional

These are Private Courses so simply contact us to schedule

1:1 $450
2:1 $300 per person
3:1 $250 per person
4:1 $225 per person

Please rest assured we are holding our usual dates, providers and guides, to provide our WMG experience to its usual high standards of success and excellence, despite the uncertainty at this time. Please contact us to learn more about our special cancellation policies for current bookings to accommodate circumstances.

“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.”

From Tourist

A rock climber standing on a cliff and looking down and smiling for the camera.

A shot down a canyon with cliffs and trees in the background. Climber in bottom right of photo.

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