1-day Intro to backcountry skiing and snowboarding in Aspen

Come to the rugged Rocky Mountains and learn the ropes of backcountry skiing in Aspen! This one-day introductory course in backcountry skiing and snowboarding will prepare you to move from the groomed runs of the resort to the relentless beauty and wonder waiting for you beyond the piste!

Aspen is synonymous with skiing and ski culture, so it makes sense that it boasts world class snow conditions and a community dedicated to providing top notch results. The wealth of runs of every level and difficulty ensures powder hounds and greenhorns alike have equally great experiences on the slopes. The surrounding wilderness is vast and varied, providing a perfect training ground for backcountry instruction.

This is where you come in! Your one-day program is designed to get you settled into the rugged mountains away from the lines and lifts. By becoming proficient in ski touring or splitboarding, you will open up a never-ending landscape of premium conditions and a whole new way to explore the wilderness.

We will focus on the fundamentals of backcountry, including what gear to use and how to use it, safety protocol and avalanche gear, route planning and management, and so much more. You can expect to pick up techniques that will help you travel through the backcountry and how to transition to and from touring mode.

You should be in good shape and be an intermediate to advanced skier or snowboarder. Being comfortable and confident in the backcountry is vital to your success and that of the program. If you have been dominating the resort runs and are ready for the next challenge, then this is the trip for you.

Prepare yourself to properly and efficiently move into exhilarating new terrain by booking this one day intro to backcountry skiing and snowboarding program NOW and experience the pinnacle of snow sports in the Colorado Rockies and the gorgeous mecca of Aspen!

We can also take seasoned powder hounds on a backcountry skiing program at Monarch Pass near Gunnison!