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Discover the ultimate three-day ski touring adventure in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. Whether you want powder runs or skill building, this private guided trip offers an unforgettable backcountry experience.
Discover the ultimate three-day ski touring adventure in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. Whether you want powder runs or skill building, this private guided trip offers an unforgettable backcountry experience.
Book with The Backcountry Pros LLC
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Operated by The Backcountry Pros LLC · Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Embark on a thrilling three-day ski touring experience in the stunning Wasatch Mountains, guided by The Backcountry Pros LLC. Located in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, this custom ski or split-board tour is designed specifically for your group’s preferences, whether you're craving fresh powder, challenging steep descents, or aiming to refine your skiing skills. Each day presents a unique opportunity to explore untouched powder fields and dramatic alpine terrain accessed variously by lifts, snowmobiles, or even helicopters, ensuring a diverse and unforgettable adventure. With expert guides leading the way, you’ll have both safety and local knowledge on your side, letting you focus fully on the exhilaration of backcountry skiing. Beyond the slopes, immerse yourself in breathtaking mountain vistas and the peacefulness that comes with remote winter exploration. This tailored journey offers a perfect blend of adrenaline, nature, and camaraderie set against one of the best winter landscapes in the United States.
challenging.
5–8 hours per day.
Participants should have strong cardiovascular fitness and endurance suitable for sustained uphill travel and skiing at altitude.
While prior backcountry experience is recommended, the guides will tailor the tour to your skill level and provide safety instruction.
Private tours typically accommodate small groups of up to 6 participants for personalized attention.
Yes, The Backcountry Pros LLC offers rental packages including skis, boots, and avalanche safety gear.
Guides continuously monitor weather and avalanche forecasts, adjusting routes to ensure safety.
Participants should have good endurance and be comfortable with uphill travel and skiing in variable snow conditions.
Helicopter access is available as an optional upgrade to reach remote terrain, subject to weather conditions.
The Wasatch Mountains have a rich history as a mining region and have evolved into one of America's premier ski destinations since the early 1900s.
Local guides emphasize Leave No Trace principles and collaborate with Utah's land management agencies to preserve the fragile alpine environment.
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.
Book with The Backcountry Pros LLC