Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Courses
From first tours to advanced mountaineering, our backcountry ski and snowboard courses are built to shorten your learning curve and boost your confidence.
Courses for every level, from intro to advanced
Progress faster with high-quality instruction
Led by our team of trained, professional guides
- $575
- 2 Days
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- $975
- 3 Days
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- $1,200
- 3 Days
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- $990
- 6 Days
- Salt Lake City, Utah
Courses & Clinics – Backcountry Ski & Snowboard
Ride Beyond the Resort Confidently with a Backcountry Skiing Course
The Wasatch has been drawing skiers and snowboarders of all abilities for decades. Whether you are new to the backcountry or a budding ski or splitboard mountaineer, we’ve got a backcountry skiing course or private instruction for you. We offer everything from intro to backcountry skiing courses to advanced mountaineering courses.
Our backcountry ski courses are designed by IFMGA-certified guide John Lemnots, and will shorten the learning curve for skiers and snowboarders with every level of experience and ability.
We offer Backcountry ski and snowboard courses in the Wasatch Mountains that will take you to the next level in your mountain travel. From lift-accessed backcountry touring to skiing and riding selections from the “Chuting Gallery,” we will give you the skills to enjoy all that the Wasatch and beyond have to offer.
Our guides have more experience in this terrain than just about anyone. Red River Adventures knows where the best Utah snow is and will ensure that you experience the best Utah backcountry skiing & splitboarding, and snowboarding the Wasatch Mountains have to offer.
FAQs
Do I need avalanche training before joining a clinic?
No prior avalanche training is required for these courses.
Do you provide avalanche gear?
Yes. Beacon, shovel, probe, and pack are included at no extra cost. Skis, splitboards, and skins are also available if needed.
What’s the group size?
We keep ratios small (typically 4:1) for personalized instruction and safety.
Where are the clinics held?
All clinics are run in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, offering access to the world-renowned terrain of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon, located near Salt Lake City.
Are the courses ski or snowboard only?
All clinics are open to both skiers and splitboarders. Select “splitboard only” camps are also available.
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