Backcountry Skiing in the United States: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
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The United States is a vast land of endless landscapes and terrains, each differing wildly to the next. Backcountry skiing is one of the best ways to explore this great land!
The United States is known as the land of the free, and this applies to its landscape, scenery and terrain as well, with every conceivable kind of natural beauty packed in to the country. Backcountry skiing is a truly glorious and exciting way to discover and explore some of the more isolated and remote areas, with space by the bucketload and few crowds helping the experience. Outside of backcountry skiing, there is a joyous amount of cultural and historical variety all across the country, making for seemingly endless places and stories to stumble upon. Take a pick from our selection of backcountry skiing trips in the United States, and prepare to buckle up for the ride!
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FAQs: Backcountry Skiing in United States
What should I know about Backcountry Skiing United States?
The United States is a brilliant backcountry skiing destination, as not only is there an abundance of space, but the weather in the skiing areas is excellent, with the snowfall heavy and constant, and the weather cold.
Some of the backcountry skiing can be quite challenging, so being fit and in decent shape before arriving will maximise enjoyment of the activity.
The villages, towns and cities in the United States are full of fascinating and rich histories and culture which they are very proud of, providing endless hours of exploration and discovery, thus ensuring there is always something to see and do.
Why should I choose United States for my Backcountry Skiing adventure?
The Terrain
The sheer size and scale of the United States means there is an overwhelming amount of terrain to backcountry ski on. Some of the terrain is extremely isolated and remote, owing to the low population density of many states, making for pristine and untouched conditions. There are plentiful mountains in places such as the Mid-West and Alaska, including some of the highest peaks in North America.
The Weather
Many of the top backcountry skiing destinations in the United States have some of the most ideal weather conditions in which to backcountry ski in, with temperatures plummeting below freezing and heavy, constant snowfall. Some of these places have longer ski seasons than others owing to their geography, and it is rare that there is not enough snow to backcountry ski on any given day.
The Cultural Variety
From the beaches of California to the hustle and bustle of New York City, and everything in between, the differences in culture, vibe and people from state to state are truly amazing, making for a brilliantly fun and unique country. There are an insane amount of small towns and big cities to explore, with some interesting characters in each guaranteed.
What can I expect from the weather in United States?
Very cold Winters in most of the country, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. Warm Summer almost everywhere.
Which language is predominantly spoken in United States?
English
What currency is accepted in United States?
United States Dollar
How can I get to United States?
Flights to major hubs all around the country (LA, New York, Chicago, Dallas) from most regions, and then onward flights to skiing regions.
What’s the country code of United States?
+1
What’s the high season for Backcountry Skiing in United States?
December-February, when the weather is coldest and the snowfall heaviest.
What people are saying about Backcountry Skiing | United States
Sup[er efficient booking, the system helps a lot to communicate with the guide and very safe payments. Greta experience and the Guide JIM MOORE was superb!
David
Jim was a great guide. While we were challenged with finding good snow, Jim knew where to get it even a couple weeks after it has snowed. Jim is super knowledgeable about the backcountry and snow conditions, and I would definitely highly recommend him.
David
We had an excellent experience with Willie Benegas, he was knowledgeable and inclusive and would by all means join him again.
Chris
Very quick, attentive and personable service and was adaptable to my changing needs. The guide was very professional and organised, great communication and some fantastic ski tours in a new mountain range. Great all round. Many thanks.
Vas
The backcountry ski trip with Willie was awesome! He called me the day before the trip to explain where we were going to go and what we were going to do. Given that the weather was going to be cold, he brought along a thermos flask that I could put hot tea in. On the second day, he shared his thermos of hot tea with me since I didn't take the thermos. The snow conditions were a bit variable but Willie did a good job finding some good powder (especially the second day where we were able to ski 18 inches of untracked powder on an east facing bowl). The skinning part on the second day was extremely challenging because it was on a 32-34 degree slope with about 12 inches of fresh powder and it made the kick turns rather exciting. Willie really helped by using his shovel on each of the kick turns to make it a bit easier for me to make the turn. Willie also provided some coaching tips along the way both on the skinning as well as on the skiing part. He was also able to accurately judge what kind of terrain would work for my skill/fitness level and push me to that level! Willie was also a great companion. He has traveled all over the world and has had some interesting experiences which he shared. All in all, I had a really good trip with Willie.
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