There will be opportunities to try the newest gear from our partners at the Demo Fair.

If you are in a full day clinic, make sure to pack a full lunch and lots of water and if you are registered for half day clinic, make sure to bring enough snacks to keep the stoke going through out your clinic.

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Intermediate BackCountry ski tour

For skiers with some backcountry skiing experience interested to know more about terrain, track setting and decision-making. On a classic Teton day ski tour, your guide discusses weather forecast, avalanche forecast, route choices and field observations. Learn how to debrief and gain the most from every mountain experience.

Grand Teton National Park. Mavericks-25 Short region.

Physical Requirements

You should have the ability to skin 3000-4000 vertical feet.

You should be skiing blue and double blue terrain at your local ski area.

Backcountry ski kit shovel

Probe

Beacon

Climbing skins

Touring skis

Touring boots

Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Rope Systems

For skiers traveling in glaicated terrain. Proper rope team systems and crevasse rescue methods. A must for anyone who anticipates spending time in this type of environment.

Physical Requirements

Basic Knowledge of ropes.

You should know the figure 8 knot and overhand.

Backcountry ski kit

Ski mountaineering kit

Climbing skins

Touring skis

Touring boots

Intro into Ski Mountaineering

Overview of ski mountaineering. Includes use of crampons, ice axe and rappelling with skis on or off. Learn about snow anchors, rope management and belaying. Transitions can be one of the most time consuming events in the mountains. Learn how to plan ahead, minimize and use transitions to your advantage.

Physical Requirements

You should have the ability to ski double blue and black terrain at your local ski area.

This clinic is in-bounds at Snow King and focus on the rope work needed to begin to access ski mountaineering terrain.

Backcountry ski kit

Ski mountaineering kit

Climbing skins

Touring skis

Touring boots

Intro to Split-boarding

For split-boarders who is looking to snowboard in the backcountry. Learn about the equipment, how to use skins, transition to downhill and an introduction to snow science and avalanche safety. Leave with the knowledge to become a safer and efficient backcountry snowboarder.

Snow King Mountain and Snow King Backcountry

Physical Requirements

You should be able to hike 2000 feet vertical and ski blue terrain at your local ski area.

Backcountry ski kit

Ski mountaineering kit

Climbing skins

Touring skis

Touring boots

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