Need a partner? We’re here for you. From dawn patrol laps to full-day backcountry ski tours in Utah, our guides help you find untracked lines, manage risk, and make the most of every turn. Whether you’re new to backcountry skiing in Utah or chasing steep, technical descents, we’ve got the avalanche expertise, local knowledge, and enthusiasm to match your ambition.
Custom Days for Every Level – From first-time tourers to seasoned powder hounds.
Top-Tier Guides – Your guides are professionally trained and highly experienced.
Local Knowledge – We know when and where it’s good...and how to get there.
Utah’s Wasatch Mountains deliver some of the deepest, lightest snow on the planet — and we know exactly where to find it. Our Utah backcountry tours are tailored to your skills, fitness, and goals, whether that means mellow powder laps, sheltered tree runs, or big-mountain couloirs.
Our IFMGA, certified ski guides and other professional Utah backcountry ski guides bring more than just technical know-how — they bring the judgment, decision-making, and local insight earned from years of exploring every corner of this range. We handle tour planning, weather monitoring, and snowpack analysis so you can focus on enjoying the backcountry skiing the Wasatch near Salt Lake City, Utah is famous for.
Nope! We guide all ability levels, from backcountry first-timers to seasoned skiers chasing big lines.
We provide avalanche safety equipment (beacon, shovel, probe). We also can provide skis or split-board with skins. We DO NOT provide boots! Rentals are available in Salt Lake City.
Our tours focus on the Wasatch Mountains outside Salt Lake City, but exact locations depend on conditions, avalanche hazard, and your goals.
A moderate level of fitness will help you enjoy the day. Tours involve uphill skinning, which can range from 1,000–4,000+ vertical feet depending on the objective. We manage pace. If you could hike it in the summer you can ski it in the winter.
The best time for backcountry skiing in Utah is typically December through April, with prime conditions from mid-January to mid-March. In the Wasatch Mountains, storms consistently deliver deep, light powder, and cold temps preserve the snow quality. Weather, avalanche conditions, and elevation can affect timing, so our Utah backcountry ski guides monitor forecasts and snowpack daily to choose the safest and most rewarding terrain.
For most guided backcountry ski tours in Utah, you don’t need prior avalanche training — our guides handle route selection, snowpack assessment, and safety systems. That said, having avalanche education (such as an AIARE Level 1 course) can make your day more engaging and help you understand the decision-making process in the field. We also offer avalanche courses in Utah for those who want to build skills before or after their trip.
