Earn Your Turns
Backcountry
101
Join our guides for a bottom up intro into backcountry skiing and splitboarding. We will start with the basics to provide a solid foundation and introduction to earning your turns and getting out into the backcountry.
This will include:
-reading the weather and avalanche forecasts,
-equipment to have in your pack and how to pack for the backcountry,
-using your beacon, shovel and probe,
-how to use skins and other equipment,
-basics of route finding, terrain management and decision making in avalanche terrain.
Backcountry
201
Intended to be a next step up from our Backcountry 101, skiers and splitboarders will build upon the basics of getting out into the Backcountry. This will include:
-utilizing local weather and avalanche forecasts,
-snowpack structure observations,
-identifying avalanche problems and appropriate tour planning,
-decision making, communication and group dynamics.
This is a great option for those with a Level 1 / Rec 1 avalanche education and looking to build upon those skills with a local guide.
The Backcountry
Experience
All of our Backcountry Touring options are designed to be built to suit, and can be customized to the clients needs and safely getting into the backcountry.
Have Question? Give us a call or send an email. We would be glad to answer any questions you may have regarding all out touring options.
