Colorado: Introduction to Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding｜United States

Are you comfortable skiing or snowboarding in the resort? Time to consider exploring the untouched beauty of Colorado's Summit County with our Introduction to Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding Course. Designed for those new to off-piste backcountry exploration, this full-day adventure is the perfect opportunity to acquire essential skills and confidence for safe backcountry travel. Led by experienced guides from Colorado Adventure Guides, this course covers equipment basics, avalanche safety, trip planning, and terrain management.

You'll learn how to use backcountry skis or a splitboard, how to use uphill climbing skins, and basics of avalanche safety including how to use a beacon. The guide will teach you climbing and descending tips.

For this class we must be able to contact you with vital information about the class including gear you need to bring and where to meet if conditions are adverse. Please provide us a good email and phone number!