Do I need prior backcountry experience to join this tour?

No prior experience is required, but basic skiing ability and comfort in varied terrain are recommended. Guides provide instruction and safety information.

What is included in the full-day Wasatch Ski Touring trip?

The tour includes expert guiding, customized route planning, safety briefing, and use of group backcountry gear when needed.

What should I bring with me besides the recommended gear?

Bring extra layers, snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, and any personal medication to ensure comfort and safety.

How do you handle avalanche risk during the tour?

Guides monitor daily avalanche forecasts, choose safer routes, and educate the group on risk management and rescue protocols.

Is the tour suitable for split-boarders as well as skiers?

Yes, this trip welcomes both skiers and split-boarders, with routes and gear adapted to your preference.

Can the tour be adjusted for smaller or larger groups?

Absolutely—each tour is tailored to group size and skill level to provide the best possible experience.

Wasatch Ski Touring Adventure in Cottonwood Heights, Utah | Ski | Winter Activities

Embark on an exhilarating full-day ski touring experience in the stunning Wasatch Mountains, just outside Salt Lake City. Wasatch Ski Touring offers an unmatched opportunity to explore pristine powder fields and challenging steeps tailored to your group’s preferences. Hosted by The Backcountry Pros LLC, this 6 to 8-hour adventure combines both roadside access and high country lift starts to maximize terrain variety and snow quality. Whether you seek to improve your backcountry skills or chase untouched powder, every tour is customized to deliver a memorable mountain day. With expert guides, personalized itineraries, and breathtaking scenery, you’ll gain both confidence and joy in the alpine environment. Ideal for diverse skill levels, the trip focuses on safety, learning, and fun, making it a perfect escape from the crowds while immersing in Utah’s winter wilderness. Get ready to ski or split-board through one of the most dynamic snow regions in North America while building camaraderie and unforgettable memories.

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.