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Backcountry 101

Provided by Utah Mountain Adventures
Salt Lake
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Sat OR Mon (8AM-4PM): Instruction in skinning, downhill technique on skis and snowboards and safe route-finding. Designed for participants with little or no experience in the backcountry. 100% field-based. COST: $239 plus tax.
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
This backcountry touring course teaches the fundamentals of backcountry skiing and splitboarding in small groups with low participants to instructor ratios. When it comes to transitioning from in bounds to out of bounds, it will accelerate your learning curve and preapare for an avalanche course. You'll get lots of uphill skinning practice and plenty of time for backcountry runs on one or more slopes. Time will be allowed for lunch, snacks, water breaks, creating an enjoyable learning pace through the winter Wasatch environment.
Any backcountry touring and avalanche course requires the ability to link turns downhill in variable and sometimes challenging conditions. A good place to practice is off the groomed runs, in the off-piste area of resorts.
Check out our Website for more details or Register here.
Topics Include:
  • Learn how to skin uphill efficiently, perform uphill kick-turns & make quick transition from uphill to downhill
  • Grasp basic route finding and navigational skills
  • Know what to pack and how to stay warm, energized and hydrated
  • Learn how to use your avalanche equipment
  • Improve your ability to ski or ride in backcountry conditions
AVAILABLE DATES
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Monday, December 16, 2024
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Monday, February 10, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
Saturday, March 15, 2025
COST: $239 plus tax
Register here or contact Utah Mountain Adventures:
phone: 801-550-3986