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Intro To Back Country Skiing and Splitboarding

Intro To Back Country Skiing and Splitboarding

5.0(5 reviews)
6 hour(s)
English
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Colorado Springs, United States

Developing skills to travel safely in backcountry terrain

Understanding snowpack and avalanche risk assessment

Practicing route selection and decision-making in variable conditions

Combining technical skills with outdoor awareness for safe backcountry skiing

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Everyone dreams of carving lines on open powder, weaving through glades of trees, or descending steep couloirs. The thrill of backcountry skiing is unmatched, but reaching these untouched areas safely requires proper skills and knowledge. This course provides participants with the tools to confidently explore beyond the resort, focusing on essential techniques and safety practices needed for backcountry travel.

Participants will learn how to use touring equipment effectively, set efficient tracks, and navigate backcountry terrain. The course also covers avalanche safety, including how to set up and check equipment, assess terrain and weather for hazards, and adapt to different snow conditions. By the end, participants will gain the confidence and skills to safely enjoy the exhilaration of backcountry skiing.

Backcountry skiing courses and instruction

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People afraid of heights
Travelers with Limited mobility impairments
Children under 8 years of age
Families with children
Adventure seekers
Nature enthusiasts
Couples
Groups of friends
Seniors and mature travelers
Physically fit travelers
Photography lovers

Minimum age of participants 8

Use backcountry gear to access terrain beyond the resort

Efficient track setting and backcountry navigation basics

Set up and check avalanche equipment

Assess terrain and weather for avalanche hazard

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Activity Provider: Colorado Climbing Company

Customer Reviews

5 reviews
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based on 5 reviews
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Marc

October 15, 2025
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Brilliant!!! Phoned up, spoke to a super helpful chap who had the bag i was looking for. Held it for me and explained everything. Didn't know this place existed but will not be going anywhere else for this kind of stuff in the future!

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Billy

July 25, 2025
Google

Had absolutely next level service from Ethan and Kate. Super knowledgeable and friendly. Pretty sure one of them was a ghost but aside from that haven't had a shopping experience like it!!!

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Robert

June 23, 2025
Google

Hands down best customer service experience I've ever had. Great quality clothing and shoes, will be back before every trip in future. Thanks guys, you are amazing!

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John

January 14, 2024
Google

Tony and the crew on the ski section giving expert advice with 5 star service. It's very rare to get this level of technical expertise these days! New ski boots chosen by the team to fit my foot shape/ anatomy, expertly molded to create an end product that feels like it was 3-D printed around my foot! They were great for all the rest of the ski gear too. Couldn't recommend more highly.

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bert

March 05, 2023
Google

Great service, never buy a ski boot anywhere else. Really knowledgeable staff highly trained, sold us exactly the right fitting boot. Lifetime of adjustment possible. I'll never go anywhere else ever again. Can't recommend highly enough. I'm a qualified ski instructor, I would never buy abroad again. If you want a guaranteed good fit ski boot in a place you can always return to, this place Can't be beaten.