Explore Utah’s Wasatch Range on a private 2-day ski touring adventure. Tailored to your group’s skill level and preferences, experience powder, steep runs, and alpine views unlike any other.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
5–8 hours per day
Fitness Level
Participants should have good cardiovascular fitness and endurance to handle sustained uphill skiing and varying snow conditions.
Wildlife
History
The Wasatch Range has long been used by Native American tribes for winter hunting and summer gathering before becoming a modern ski destination.
Conservation
Efforts are underway to protect fragile alpine ecosystems by promoting Leave No Trace principles and minimizing trail impact.
The Backcountry Pros LLC
Explore Utah’s Wasatch Range on a private 2-day ski touring adventure. Tailored to your group’s skill level and preferences, experience powder, steep runs, and alpine views unlike any other.
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 Avalanche Conditions Daily
Always review the daily avalanche forecast before heading out to ensure safe touring conditions.
Layer Up for Variable Weather
Wear moisture-wicking base layers and insulated outerwear to adjust to rapid temperature changes on the mountain.
Hydrate Frequently
Altitude can dehydrate you faster—carry water and drink regularly throughout your tour.
Use Proper Touring Equipment
Ensure your skis or split-boards have reliable climbing skins and your bindings are suitable for backcountry travel.
Alpine Touring Skis or Splitboard
Specialized skis or splitboards designed for uphill travel and downhill performance.
winter
Avalanche Beacon, Probe & Shovel
Critical safety tools for avalanche rescue in backcountry terrain.
winter
Climbing Skins
Attach to skis or board bases to provide uphill traction on snowy slopes.
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Insulated Waterproof Jacket
Protects against wind, snow, and cold temperatures during long days in the mountains.
winter