Backcountry Development Series: 3-Day Intro Skiing Beyond Resorts
$790.00
Explore the backcountry beyond the resort in Rocky Mountain National Park with a three-day introduction to skiing. Learn essential skills, including equipment and clothing systems, ski tour planning, and foot care while immersing yourself in the natural history and ecology of the park.
Important: Pricing is based on a four-person minimum. If the course has less than four people, we have pricing options available to run it with less than four people. Please inquire at (720) 242-9828.
Description
Join our three-day backcountry skiing program in Rocky Mountain National Park and explore new terrain beyond the resort. Our program covers essential skills such as backcountry ski equipment, clothing systems, kick turns, hotspot/blister prevention and foot care, ski tour planning, and quick and efficient transitions. You’ll learn how to read and gather information for planning a safe and enjoyable tour while immersing yourself in the natural history and ecology of this iconic national park. You’ll enjoy the beauty and solitude of the wilderness. Perfect for beginner and intermediate skiers looking to expand their horizons in a safe and guided environment.
Additional information
| Trip Dates | April 28-30, 2023, May 5-7, 2023 |
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Curriculum
● Backcountry ski equipment
● Clothing systems for backcountry skiing
● Kick turns
● Skiing techniques in variable snow conditions
● Getting into the skis in any situation
● Hotspot/blister prevention and foot care
● Ski tour planning
● Reading and gathering information for tour planning
● Quick and efficient transitions
● Hydration and food planning for a ski tour
Trip Details
Included in our rates: The services of a professional ski guide.
Not included in our rates: Park entrance fees, which are $10 per person daily for Eldorado Canyon State Park and $10 per person daily for Rocky Mountain National Park. Entrance fees are paid directly to the Parks upon entrance, gratuities for your guide are also not included (while the amount is at your discretion, the recommended gratuity is 20%).
Difficulty Description: Moderate, beginner level ski touring course
What to Bring: Food and water for the day, personal ski gear, beacon, probe & shovel.
Meeting Location: Meet at climbing location or at Trailhead
Prerequisites: Skiing experience and avalanche training
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