Scale the breathtaking peaks of the Wasatch Range with a private alpine climbing experience in Cottonwood Heights. Tailored routes and expert guides make this adventure unforgettable.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have good endurance, strength, and balance to handle sustained climbing and altitude.
Wildlife
History
The Wasatch Range has long been a home and travel corridor for Native American tribes including the Ute people.
Conservation
Climbers are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to help preserve the fragile alpine ecosystem and prevent erosion.
The Backcountry Pros LLC
Scale the breathtaking peaks of the Wasatch Range with a private alpine climbing experience in Cottonwood Heights. Tailored routes and expert guides make this adventure unforgettable.
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.
Check Weather Before Heading Out
Weather in the Wasatch can change quickly; always review forecasts and be prepared for sudden shifts.
Bring Plenty of Water
Hydration is crucial at altitude, so carry more water than you think you'll need.
Use Proper Climbing Footwear
Appropriate climbing shoes enhance grip and safety on alpine routes.
Start Early to Avoid Afternoon Storms
Afternoon thunderstorms are common; an early start maximizes safe climbing hours.
Climbing Helmet
Protects your head from falling debris and bumps while climbing.
Climbing Harness
Required for safely attaching yourself to the rope and anchors.
Technical Climbing Shoes
Improves traction and control on steep rock surfaces.
Layered Clothing
Allows adjustment for changing weather and temperature throughout the day.
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