Backcountry Ski Clinic
Thu Dec 10 - Mon Dec 14
Join Alta Lodge and Utah Mountain Adventures for a 3-day/4-night Backcountry Clinic Package. Safe travel while skiing in the backcountry is a must and this two-day course teaches skiers the fundamentals during two full days of backcountry skiing. Participants have Thursday to ski at Alta and acclimate before beginning the two-day seminar on Saturday and Sunday. 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 The package includes: *Utah Mountain Adventures (UMA) equipment can only be rented to participants who are being guided by UMA guides.
Ski level: should be able to ski on non-groomed snow.
Fitness: should exercise routinely and enjoy hiking.
• one Alta ski pass for the first day to acclimate-Friday
• two-day seminar; all day-Saturday/Sunday
• four nights of lodging
• full breakfasts, sack lunches and four-course dinners
For questions about the seminar, please contact UMA directly at 801-550-3986 or e-mail tysonjulie@earthlink.net
December Clinic
Arrival: Dec. 10, 2009
DepartureL Dec. 14, 2009
Dec Rates: $1,285 per person, standard double room
$939 per person, dormitory room
800-707-2582
801-742-3500
info@altalodge.com
Alta Lodge
Alta Ski Area
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Alta, UT
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