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Introduction to Backcountry Skiing

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Designed to introduce skiers and snowboarders to skills needed for the backcountry.

Overview

Backcountry Skiing /Snowboarding Skills is designed for those ready to experience:
*No crowds
*Laying down lines on untracked snow
*Picture-perfect mountain views
*The thrill of earning your turns¹

We’ll work on techniques used to access the goods using modern equipment designed for backcountry skiing. We also introduce avalanche awareness and terrain evaluation. There is plenty of time reap the rewards from our climb by making fresh tracks on the descent. Our skilled guides share their wealth of knowledge gleaned from many years of enjoying the backcountry on skis and snowboards.

Skills Covered Include

*Equipment selection
*Uphill skills, efficient track setting, kick turns, and traversing
*Downhill skills, descent route selection, skiing with a pack
*Avalanche awareness and route finding

Skill Level

Intermediate or higher ability level in resort terrain

Cost

Book as many days as you like!
$600 per day with 1:1 guide/guest ratio
$375 per person per day with two people
$250 per person per day with three or more people

Dates

Any date during the winter/spring. Book using the button below or contact our office.

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Avalanche Courses

Knowledge of the avalanche phenomena is essential for everybody planning to venture into snowy terrain. Our avalanche courses present a framework and critical topics for confidently making decisions when traveling in backcountry terrain. Equally appropriate for skiers, snowboarders, and mountaineers. Learn more about at our avalanche courses page.

Trip Registration

Global Rescue Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend protecting the cost of your trip and other non-refundable travel expenses with travel insurance. Global Rescue’s Signature Travel Insurance allows you to insure all of your expenses. While a Signature Travel Insurance policy can be purchased at any time, purchasing a policy within 20 days of making your initial trip deposit gives you the widest range of policy options.

Global Rescue

Safety is our top priority, but unforeseen emergencies can occur. A Global Rescue membership will provide you with 24 hour advisory services, field rescue (evacuation from your point of injury/illness to the nearest appropriate medical facility), and also evacuation to your home hospital of choice for continuing care all at no cost to you. Memberships start at just $119.

To purchase Signature Travel Insurance or a Global Rescue membership, click on the Safe Travel Partner logo, visit www.globalrescue.com/sierrami, or call +1-617-459-4200.

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