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Boost your avalanche awareness and ski touring skills on a Level I course in Utah’s Uinta Mountains. Combine live Zoom lessons with thrilling field days accessed by snowmobile!
Boost your avalanche awareness and ski touring skills on a Level I course in Utah’s Uinta Mountains. Combine live Zoom lessons with thrilling field days accessed by snowmobile!
Book with The Backcountry Pros LLC
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Operated by The Backcountry Pros LLC · Kamas, Utah
Experience the thrill and vital skills of backcountry safety with The Backcountry Pros LLC’s Level I course in the breathtaking Uinta Mountains near Kamas, Utah. Designed for recreational backcountry skiers and snowboarders, this adventure marries essential avalanche education with real-world application. Participants engage in interactive Zoom sessions that build foundational knowledge in avalanche awareness and snowpack evaluation, followed by two immersive field days accessed via snowmobile. These field days offer hands-on practice in ski touring spots that showcase some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Uintas. Whether you’re keen to sharpen your decision-making skills or boost your confidence in snowy terrain, this course provides a crucial foundation for safe winter exploration. The expert guides focus on teaching practical techniques for assessing snow stability and travel strategies, which are indispensable in mountain safety. Elevate your backcountry experience with this unique mix of classroom learning and exhilarating on-snow adventure, all while exploring one of Utah’s premier mountain ranges.
moderate.
2 days plus 3 Zoom sessions.
Participants should have moderate fitness and be comfortable skiing or snowboarding uphill and downhill in variable snow conditions.
No prior experience is required—this Level I course is designed for recreational skiers and snowboarders new to avalanche education.
The Zoom sessions cover avalanche fundamentals, snow science, hazard evaluation, and safe travel techniques to prepare you for practical fieldwork.
Field days take you to varied snow-covered ski touring locations accessed by snowmobile, providing real backcountry environments to practice skills.
Participants must bring their own beacon, probe, and shovel to ensure familiarity with their equipment.
The Backcountry Pros LLC monitors weather closely and will communicate any adjustments to ensure safety.
Most travelers fly into Salt Lake City International Airport and drive approximately 1.5 hours to the Kamas area.
The Uinta Mountains hold significance as one of the only major east-west ranges in the Rockies, with historic use by Native American tribes.
Efforts are in place to minimize ski touring impact by promoting responsible travel and avoiding fragile alpine zones.
The Backcountry Pros LLC is a Utah-based guiding and education company specializing in backcountry skiing, avalanche education, and technical climbing instruction. The team offers a range of hands-on experiences — from single-day clinics to multi-day mentorships and heli-assisted ski touring — focused on practical skills, decision-making, and safe mountain travel. Instructional offerings include Advanced Backcountry Skiing Mentorship, Backcountry Skiing Mentorship, Ski Mountaineering Course, Level I (Uinta Mountains), Avalanche I Refresher, Heli Assisted Ski Touring, Intro to Trad Climbing, Multi Pitch Self Rescue, Advanced Ice Techniques, and Ice Intro Clinic. Courses combine classroom and fieldwork when appropriate, with Zoom sessions, guided field days, basecamp-style mentorship, and real-world scenario practice. The Backcountry Pros LLC emphasizes small groups and a limited instructor-to-student ratio to maximize individualized feedback and hands-on coaching. Professional ski instructors and certified guides lead technical lessons in the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains, covering avalanche forecasting, companion rescue, ski travel techniques, ice screw placement, anchor building, and multi-pitch self-rescue. Safety and evidence-based decision making are core priorities; students practice terrain assessment, hazard interpretation, and rescue drills in real mountain settings. The company’s programs are designed for progressing skiers and climbers seeking measurable skill development, confidence in complex terrain, and the ability to plan and execute safe backcountry trips. Booking information, prerequisite details, and course logistics are provided for each trip to ensure participants arrive prepared for a productive and secure learning experience. Industry-standard safety protocols and hands-on mentorship create measurable progress and lasting skills for responsible mountain travel across winter and alpine environments.
Book with The Backcountry Pros LLC