Do I need prior ice climbing experience to join this trip?

While some technical ice climbing knowledge is helpful, the private guiding includes instruction suitable for intermediate climbers looking to improve.

What is the maximum group size for this private experience?

The trip is designed for individuals or small groups to ensure personalized attention, typically up to 4 participants.

What happens if weather conditions are unsafe on the day of the climb?

The Backcountry Pros LLC prioritizes safety and will reschedule or provide alternatives if conditions are unsafe.

Is gear rental available through the company?

Yes, ice climbing gear rentals including crampons and tools are available upon request with advance notice.

Are meals provided during the all-day climb?

Participants should bring their own food and water for energy throughout the day, as meals are not included.

What skill level is this trip best suited for?

This private ice guiding experience is ideal for advanced beginners to expert climbers seeking multi-pitch challenges.

Private Multi-Pitch Ice Climbing in Sandy, Utah

Experience an exhilarating day of multi-pitch ice climbing in Sandy, Utah with The Backcountry Pros LLC. This private guided adventure is designed for thrill-seekers and aspiring climbers eager to conquer challenging ice routes under expert supervision. Whether you're looking to push your skills or learn foundational techniques in an instructional clinic, this all-day journey offers personalized coaching in a stunning winter environment. The granite cliffs coated with frozen waterfalls provide a spectacular backdrop as you ascend multiple pitches, requiring endurance, technique, and focus. With the guidance of seasoned guides, safety is paramount, ensuring you gain confidence and skills in a controlled setting. The crisp mountain air, snowy landscapes, and quiet wilderness complete this unforgettable adventure. Tailored for climbers at various experience levels, this private day out is perfect if you're seeking personalized attention and a unique way to connect with Utah's rugged winter terrain.

About The Backcountry Pros LLC

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.