We'll tackle the following objectives and skills:

• Push Your Limits - Take your backcountry skiing to the next level on the steep couloirs and endless lines in the Range of Light!


• Ski Mountaineering Skills Training - Including crampons, ice axe arrest and glacier rope travel


• Objective Attempt - These will be long days, gaining between 3,000-4,000’ of elevation over various snow surfaces and steep slopes.


• Ski Descent - Once we reach our high point, we’ll descend the route and ski the variations holding the best snow, racking up 3,000-4,000' of vertical!

Here's the schedule for your trip:

• Day 1 - Arrival & Tour to Camp
  8:00 am meetup with your guide in town. We'll do a quick gear check and review the plan for the day. Your guide will discuss the plan for the trip and we'll make any final adjustments before we caravan to the trailhead. The rest of the day will be spent ski touring and then either: (i) returning to vehicles or (ii) setting up basecamp and learning about camp craft.


• Day 2 - Ski Mountaineering Skills Training
  We'll get an early start on the day, having breakfast with hot coffee or tea, and prepare any food for the day before gearing up and heading out.
  In this course we'll cover:
  • Ski Mountaineering Gear
  • Ice Axe Techniques including Self Arrest and
  • Team Arrest (for Glacier Travel)
  • Crampon Techniques
  • Mountaineering efficiency including the Rest Step
  • Descending techniques for mountaineering
  • Basics of rope team travel
  
  In the evening, we'll prepare an early dinner and head to bed

• Day 3 -Objective Attempt
  6:00am quick breakfast followed by an early alpine start. Your guides will set the start time based on warming for the day and the weather forecast. Prepare for a long day, where we gaining 3,000-4,000’ of elevation over various snow surfaces and steep slopes. Once we reach our high point, we’ll descend the route and ski the zones holding the best snow! If needed, we’ll break down camp, pack up our bags, and descend to the trailhead.

Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:

• Expert Resort Riding Skills - Including steep and consequential off-piste terrain in challenging snow conditions.


• Intermediate Touring Experience - Including efficient gear management and skinning, transition technique, with 20+ days of backcountry experience.


• Basic Ski Mountaineering Skills - Including ice axe, crampon, and basic rope skills are encouraged, but not required. Build those skills during the program or attend our Ski Mountaineering Skills course prior to attending and spend more time climbing and skiing on Day 2


• Strong Fitness - Able to spend a long, active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of 1-1.5 hours between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 8-10 miles, climbing 2,500 - 3,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day. People with strong fitness typically have a strenuous workout 3-4 days a week.


• Ski/Split Touring, Avalanche, & Ski Mountaineering Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from us

Here's what's included with your trip:

• Experienced AMGA Trained Guide
• Ropes & Gear - for ski mountaineering training
• Tent
• Stove & Fuel
• Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools and a first aid kit
• Wag Bags - for human waste disposal in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles

• Meals
• Ski/Splitboard Gear
• Avalanche Gear
• Ice Axe, Crampons, Climbing Harness
• Guide Gratuities

Ski/Split Touring Gear

• Ski Touring or Splitboard Setup - No snowshoes
• Ski Touring or Splitboard Boots
• Climbing Skins
• Touring Backpack - with pockets for avalanche gear
• Adjustable Touring Poles

• Avalanche Beacon
• Avalanche Shovel
• Avalanche Probe

• Ice Axe
• Crampons
• Climbing Harness

• Headlamp
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad