Backcountry Ski Clinic

Tue Apr 6 - Sun Apr 11


Alta Backcountry Ski ClinicJoin Alta Lodge and Utah Mountain Adventures for a 4-day/5-night Backcountry Clinic Package. Safe travel while skiing in the backcountry is a must and this three-day course teaches skiers the fundamentals during three full days of backcountry skiing. Participants have a ski day at Alta to acclimate in addition to  the three-day seminar. The course teaches fundamentals of avalanche awareness, beacon rescue, safe route selection, efficient skinning on skis, and downhill skiing technique while experiencing legendary Wasatch backcountry touring. Participants will enjoy the warmth, convenience, and fine dining at the Alta Lodge after each day in the backcountry. Must be at least age 14 to participate. Guide to client ratio is 1:6. Equipment is available for rent.*

Ability Level
Ski level: should be able to ski on non-groomed snow.
Fitness: should exercise routinely and enjoy hiking.

The package includes:
• one Alta ski pass
• three-day seminar
• five nights of lodging
• full breakfast and four-course dinner daily

  • backcountry lunch on ski touring days

*Utah Mountain Adventures (UMA) equipment can only be rented to participants who are being guided by UMA guides.

Randonnee (AT) skis with skins: $30
Split snowboard with skins and poles: $40
Adjustable poles: $10
Skins: $15

For questions about the seminar, please contact UMA directly at 801-550-3986 or e-mail tysonjulie@earthlink.net

Rates:      $1,748 per person, double occupancy
                $2,343 per person, single occupancy

Reservations:
800-707-2582
801-742-3500
info@altalodge.com

Alta Lodge
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Alta, UT 84092

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