2-day Intro to Backcountry Skiing in the Tetons

Get away from the lift lines and into untracked powder with this 2-day introduction to backcountry skiing. The Tetons will be your classroom—an iconic location to ski or splitboard that’s known for blue skies, crisp snow, and beautiful touring.

Whether you’re looking to gain foundational skills that you can build on throughout the winter or you’ve heard of backcountry skiing and are looking for a low-stakes opportunity to give it a try in a world-class location, this brand-new course is designed for you.

Photo by: Molly Hagbrand

Course topics:

• Orientation and planning the tour.
• Intro to gear & equipment.
• Skinning techniques.
• Downhill travel.
• Uphill travel.
• Communication systems.
• This is not an avalanche course, but we will gain awareness of some of the hazards that avalanches pose in a winter backcountry setting.

Photo by: Molly Hagbrand

This course is appropriate for a person with ‘blue run’ level comfort at a ski area and no previous avalanche education. It’s designed for those who would like to dip their toes into the sport of backcountry skiing, before sinking their teeth (or checkbook) into an avalanche course or guided experience.