Introduction to Backcountry Skiing
San Juan Mountains, Colorado
Come experience the wonder of backcountry skiing and riding with our Introduction to Backcountry Skiing course. This two day primer is perfect for those skiers and riders that want to experience life on the "other side of the ropes!" If you have never skied/rode outside the confines of a ski area, than this course is for you! Colorado's Come see for yourself why so many ski movies are filmed here and olympic gold medalists train right here! Silverton CO, Red Mountain Pass, and the San Juan Mountains have the best backcountry skiing this side of Alaska! Let our expert educators and guides help you experience untracked backcountry skiing in Colorado's San Juan Mountains.
At KMG we are education heavy. This attribute shines in our Introduction to Backcountry Skiing course. Our education heavy philosophy is why more colleges in the Durango area choose to work with KMG than any other guide service around! Don't just get dragged around in the backcountry by a "guide." Come with a educator that can help you improve on skills you already have as well as learn new ones in this two day fundamental course!
Skills include, but are not limited to:
- Avalanche Awareness
- Backcountry equipment selection and use
- Powder skiing techniques
- Pre-trip planning and preparation
- Communication techniques
Price Includes
- AMGA and AIARE Trained Guide
- Transportation from Durango/Silverton CO to the trailhead
- Backcountry Access avalanche equipment; DTS Tracker beacon, traverse shovel, Spot 203 probe. We encourage you to shop around! Does your guide service of choice charge extra for required equipment?
Price Does Not Include
- Travel to Durango, CO from your home location
- Personal clothing
- Backcountry touring equipment; skis, skins, packs etc. These are all available to rent from our partner shop Backcountry Experience. Additional fees apply for ski equipment rental. Please inquire for more information.
- 3% federal land use surcharge
- Items of personal nature
- Individual travel costs, delays, etc.
- Excess baggage fees
- Alcoholic drinks and personal snacks
- Hotels before and after trip
- Recommended Travel/trip cancelation insurance. We highly recommend this!
- Guide/ Staff gratuity
Prerequisites:
- Skiers should be in good physical condition.
- There are a lifetime of ski tours with different difficulties in the San Juan Mountains. Please get in touch with us to find out if this course is right for you. If need be, we would like to ski with you prior to course to help ensure that you are up to the challenge.
- If you do not possess these skills or need review, we recommend doing a skills course with us in Colorado or Utah prior to your course.
Registration:
- To secure your spot on this trip you will need to fill out our domestic registration packets. A 50% deposit is required.
