Learn essential canyoneering skills in an immersive 8-hour course near Salt Lake City. Experience rappelling, down-climbing, and anchor building while exploring stunning Utah canyons.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness with basic climbing ability and good balance.
Wildlife
History
The canyons have been used by indigenous peoples and pioneers for centuries for travel and resource gathering.
Conservation
The area emphasizes Leave No Trace principles to preserve the fragile canyon ecosystems.
The Backcountry Pros LLC
Learn essential canyoneering skills in an immersive 8-hour course near Salt Lake City. Experience rappelling, down-climbing, and anchor building while exploring stunning Utah canyons.
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.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes
Proper footwear with good grip is critical for safe movement over rocky and slippery surfaces.
Bring sufficient water and snacks
Hydration and energy are key for an 8-hour adventure in variable terrain and weather.
Apply sunscreen frequently
Exposure to the sun is strong in Utah’s canyons; protect your skin throughout the day.
Listen carefully to safety briefings
Mastering rappelling and anchor building requires attention to detail for your safety.
Climbing harness
Provides safety and support during rappelling and climbing sections.
Helmet
Protects your head from rockfall and bumps in narrow canyon walls.
Grip-oriented hiking shoes
Offers traction and stability on wet, rocky surfaces.
Layered clothing
Keeps you comfortable throughout temperature changes during the day.
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