During two days of touring, learn avalanche skills, beacon rescue, safe route selection, efficient skinning, downhill technique on skis and split-snowboard, and enjoy legendary Wasatch terrain. Designed for those who'd like to learn it all in a couple of days!
Description:
Instructors will initially focus on equipment and procedures for travel in avalanche terrain. They will discuss choice of tours based on present conditions and projected weather as well as current avalanche hazard. Techniques for maximizing efficiency on skins and trail setting will be reviewed. Special attention will be given to kick turning skills and tricks. The guides will address route selection as the party ascends to appropriate runs.
Guides will coach participants in transitions to downhill mode and proper procedures for descent in avalanche-prone terrain. Techniques for skiing and boarding in untracked snow will be demonstrated. Each participant will be given individual tips on how to improve downhill skills. Time will be allowed for lunch, snacks, water breaks and enjoyment of the winter Wasatch environment. Guides may demonstrate and give students a chance to do practice beacon searches.
The second day will be a longer tour, usually reaching a classic Wasatch bowl or skiable peak. Participants will apply skinning, downhill, and avalanche procedures while enjoying the best terrain and snow conditions available. Guides will dig a snowpit and demonstrate other snow stability assessment techniques as the party travels. Instructor will suggest good tours for students to do on their own, and offer insights into a progression of tours to enable goals to be achieved.
How to Register:
Powder Splitboarding in the Backcountry
Photo by Kelly Robbins
Skier Triggered Avalanche
Photo by Bruce Tremper
Dec 18 & 19, 2021 Sat (8am-4pm) & Sun (8am-4pm) |
Dec 27 & 28, 2021 Mon (8am-4pm) & Tues (8am-4pm) |
Jan 8 & 9, 2022 Sat (8am-4pm) & Sun (8am-4pm) |
Jan 17 & 18, 2022 Mon (8am-4pm) & Tue (8am-4pm) |
Feb 12 & 13, 2022 Sat (8am-4pm) & Sun (8am-4pm) |
Feb 26 & 27, 2022 Sat (8am-4pm) & Sun (8am-4pm) |
Mar 14 & 15, 2022 Mon (8am-4pm) & Tues (8am-4pm) |
Two full days in the backcountry
Salt Lake City, Utah
$399 pp+tax for both days
UMA reserves the right to cancel or shorten the clinic if fewer than 2 participants register.
Introductory. No Backcountry Experience Necessary.
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Salt Lake City, Utah 84152-1809
Phone: (801) 550 3986
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