Join a tailored three-day canyoneering course in southeastern Utah’s rugged canyon wilderness. Learn essential rope skills and explore remote, historic canyons with expert guides.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have a moderate fitness level, comfortable with hiking in uneven terrain and handling physical activity for multiple hours daily.
Wildlife
History
The Green River area was historically a hideout for outlaws and pioneers, with evidence of early settler routes still visible in some canyons.
Conservation
Visitors are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to protect fragile desert ecosystems and preserve the natural state of the canyons.
The Backcountry Pros LLC
Join a tailored three-day canyoneering course in southeastern Utah’s rugged canyon wilderness. Learn essential rope skills and explore remote, historic canyons with expert guides.
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.
Tours Offered
10
Guided clinics and mentorships
Group Size
Small groups
Limited instructor-to-student ratio
Primary Areas
Wasatch & Uinta
Utah alpine terrain
Heli Days
8+ hour days
Full-day heli-accessed skiing
Reserve a small-group clinic, mentorship, or heli day to advance technique, judgment, and avalanche safety.
Hydrate Frequently
Carry plenty of water and drink regularly to avoid dehydration in the arid canyon environment.
Wear Proper Footwear
Use sturdy, grippy hiking shoes or approach shoes to navigate slick rock and uneven canyon terrain safely.
Master Basic Rope Skills First
Familiarize yourself with knots and rappelling techniques prior to the trip for a smoother learning experience.
Plan for Variable Weather
Check weather forecasts carefully, as flash floods can occur suddenly in slot canyons.
Canyoneering Harness
Critical for safe rappelling and rope maneuvers throughout the canyons.
Helmet
Protects your head from rock falls and bumps during climbs and rappels.
Closed-Toe Hiking Shoes
Offers traction and foot protection on slick rock and rugged approaches.
Layered Clothing
Allows you to adjust to desert temperature changes, keeping comfortable throughout the day.
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