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.

Advanced

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Touring

Skiing

Riding

Intended to the seasoned Backcountry enthusiast with years of Backcountry experience, a Level 1 or 2 / Rec 1 education and looking to get out with a local guide to explore our terrain and earn some turns!  

The Backcountry

Experience

All of our Backcountry / Touring options are designed to be built to suit and can be customized to the needs of the clients 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.