Sneak out of the house and into the backcountry on Wednesdays with fellow backcountry enthusiasts. Sharpen skiing, skinning and avalanche safety skills in the company of friendly, professional mountain guides.
Rally your friends, this is a discounted co-ed group tour and the plan is to meet at the trailhead at 9:30am and end by 2:30pm, so that you can get some exercise and still crush life that day too.
Join when you can, guided group tours will be offered every other Wednesday as the season starts rolling. Multi-day discounts available. Contact the office for details.
Description
This group tour is intended for participants with backcountry touring experience seeking relatable partners for the backcountry and looking to explore new terrain and avoid avalanches. Guides will select tour routes based on current snow conditions, weather forecast, avalanche risk and participant input. Fun snow and terrain will be the goal and a variety of drainages, bowls, peaks and glades will be toured throughout the season. These group tours will be offered from early January through early April.
How to Register:
Wednesdays Backcountry Getaway
Wednesdays Backcountry Getaway
Wednesdays Backcountry Getaway
Jan 29, 2025 | Wednesday |
Feb 12, 2025 | Wednesday |
Feb 26, 2025 | Wednesday |
Mar 12, 2025 | Wednesday |
Mar 26, 2025 | Wednesday |
Apr 9, 2025 | Wednesday |
9:30am to 2:30pm
Salt Lake City, Utah
$239 per person plus tax
UMA reserves the right to cancel or shorten the clinic if fewer than 2 participants register.
Intermediate; must be comfortable hiking 3000' vertical at a swift pace in a day (6 hours) and be familiar with your touring gear. Riders & skiers must be confident and in control on ungroomed snow and in variable snow conditions (hard pack, powder, zipper crust) in trees or open bowls.
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