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Backcountry & Avalanche Mentorship

5.0(5 reviews)
6 hour(s)
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Cottonwood Heights, United States

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  • We’ve reimagined avalanche education—combining Rescue, Rec 1, or Rec 2 into one comprehensive course.
  • Runs December through March. Real learning happens in real winter.
  • Small groups mean big learning. 6:1 participant-to-instructor ratio max
  • Walk away confident in your rescue skills, terrain management, snowpack analysis, and leadership ability.
Advanced Wasatch Backcountry Tour Pushes Limits in Utah Powder


An advanced backcountry skiing and snowboarding tour in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains is offering experienced riders a high-intensity way to explore some of the region’s best terrain. Designed for those seeking challenging lines and deep powder, the experience links multiple peaks, drainages, and slopes in a single day.


Depending on snow and weather conditions, participants may ski through tree runs during active storms or skin along exposed ridgelines to access steep, untouched slopes. The itinerary is highly flexible, allowing guides to select the best available terrain each day for optimal conditions.


Due to its demanding nature, the tour is reserved for strong and experienced tourers with proven stamina and solid skinning skills. Participants must be pre-approved by Red River Adventures, either through prior outings or direct assessment by guides.


Over the course of the day, skiers and snowboarders can expect to complete between 5,000 and 8,000 feet of climbing and descent. Set across Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, the route delivers expansive views of the Wasatch Range while pushing endurance, skill, and technical ability to a higher level.

What's Included
  • Expert instructors
  • Write in the rain book
  • Access to our online learning and presentations
  • Individualized feedback throughout the season
What's Not Included
  • Avalanche Equipment
  • Touring Gear
  • Food
  • Gratuities
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Discover the wonders of Cottonwood Heights, United States with this unforgettable experience. After years of teaching recreational avalanche courses and incorporating participant feedback, this program has been redesigned to provide a comprehensive approach to avalanche education and backcountry travel on skis or a splitboard. Combining the essential skills from Rescue, Rec Level 1, and Rec Level 2 courses, participants gain real experience in a variety of conditions and terrain. Running from December through March, the program emphasizes hands-on learning in a low-ratio setting with a maximum of four participants per group. Each group is guided by a qualified, AAA-approved avalanche instructor who brings both expertise and a passion for teaching. Highlights of your tour include: Learn to access avalanche terrain safely and appropriatelyDevelop skills to communicate and interpret snow and weather effectivelyDifferentiate areas of higher consequence within avalanche terrainFoster confidence and competence for independent backcountry travel. ## Field Days (Dec 2025–Mar 2026)**Attendance Scheduling****Mandatory kickoff:** The **first Saturday** *or* **first Wednesday** session is required.After the kickoff, **choose any 5 of the remaining 6 dates** in your track (total of 6 field days).**Saturdays**12/20 *(mandatory if you’re on the Satu. This tour includes: Expert instructorsWrite in the rain bookAccess to our online learning and presentationsIndividualized feedback throughout the season. After years of teaching recreational avalanche courses and incorporating participant feedback, this program has been redesigned to provide a comprehensive ...