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Challenge yourself with a full day of multi-pitch rock climbing in Utah’s Wasatch Range. Discover expert guidance, stunning views, and solid granite routes in Cottonwood Heights.
6–8 hours
expert
From $623.98
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Challenge yourself with a full day of multi-pitch rock climbing in Utah’s Wasatch Range. Discover expert guidance, stunning views, and solid granite routes in Cottonwood Heights.
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Difficulty
expert
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have excellent physical fitness, endurance, and experience with sustained climbing effort.
Wildlife
History
The Wasatch Range has long been a center for adventure sports and was crucial in Utah’s mining boom during the 19th century.
Conservation
Climbers are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to protect the fragile mountain ecosystem and wildlife habitats in the Wasatch area.
The Backcountry Pros LLC
Challenge yourself with a full day of multi-pitch rock climbing in Utah’s Wasatch Range. Discover expert guidance, stunning views, and solid granite routes in Cottonwood Heights.
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.
Stay Hydrated
Carry at least 2 liters of water, especially during summer when temperatures rise quickly.
Wear Layered Clothing
Mountain weather can change rapidly; bring layers to stay warm or cool as needed.
Check Weather Forecast
Avoid climbing during rain or thunderstorms, as wet rock increases risk and difficulty.
Bring a Helmet
Protect yourself from potential rockfall and bumps during multi-pitch climbs.
Climbing helmet
Protects your head from rockfall and impacts throughout the climb.
Climbing shoes
Provide grip and precision on varied rock surfaces.
Belay device and harness
Necessary for securing ropes and safe belaying during multi-pitch sections.
Insulating layers
Light jackets or fleece help manage cooler spring morning temperatures.
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