This is a season-long backcountry touring series meant to bring off-piste enthusiasts together over a common passion for skiing & riding outside the confines of the resort.
This mentorship program is spread out over a full winter season, allowing participants to analyze the changing snowpack, develop a broader knowledge of backcountry terrain in the Wasatch, practice and implement decision-making skills in avalanche terrain, bond with fellow backcountry tourers and build a deeper connection with experts in the field.
Topics Include:
NOTE: Guides plan to cover the skills and objectives listed above as indicated by current weather, avalanche and snow conditions. For example, we don't want to waste a low-hazard powder day on rescue drills. Primary objectives will be announced a day or 2 prior to each tour.
How to Register:
Backcountry Mentorship
Backcountry Mentorship
Backcountry Mentorship
Dec 15, 2023 | Friday |
(Assessment Tour) | |
Jan 12, 2024 | Friday |
Jan 26, 2024 | Friday |
Feb 9, 2024 | Friday |
Feb 23, 2024 | Friday |
Mar 8, 2024 | Friday |
Mar 22, 2024 | Friday |
6 or 7 Fridays (full field day sessions)
NOTE: The first date (Dec 15th Assessment Tour) is required. 6 dates are offered in the new year, but participants may miss one day. Tuition covers 5 of the 6 days in the new year. UMA understands that sometimes life compels participants to miss a day. Participants may add-on the 7th tour date, at prorated fee, if they've attended all 6 tours.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Must be capable of ascending 3000'+ at a steady pace in a day. Prior Level 1 Avalanche training recommended. Comfortable & in control linking turns in varied ungroomed snow (light and dense powder, crusts, firm snow, etc) and terrain (trees, gullies, steeps, narrow exit trails).
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