One unmistakable beauty of ski touring in the Wasatch Mountains is the ability to link multiple peaks, drainages, and slopes in the same day. Advanced Tours will focus on covering a wide variety of terrain and searching out wherever and whatever the best skiing of the day may be.
Options might include skiing a tree circuit during a snowstorm or skinning ridgelines and skiing the steeps when conditions permit. Because this Guided Utah Backcountry ski tour requires solid physical stamina and good skinning technique, clients must be approved beforehand either through a prior outing with Red River Adventures or by the guide. Tour will be approximately 5,000 to 8,000 feet of climbing and riding.
Difficulty: Hard | 5,000 to 8,000 Vert.
Days: 1
Minimum Age: 12
Venues: Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons
Meets: 7:30 AM
Dates: December to March
Red River was amazing from start to finish. This was my first backcountry skiing experience and the team was super helpful and answered all my questions as I planned the trip. The gear, instruction, and guiding were all top notch and I would absolutely recommend this company for any of your adventures, especially backcountry skiing. I couldn’t imagine a more knowledgable, helpful, patient, and fun guide – Victoria. She is a true professional and speaks very highly of the company. I definitely lucked out stumbling across their Facebook ad. They take safety very seriously but it doesn’t impede the fun at all. Thank you again for a great trip!
February 2025
Trip Advisor
If you want to feel more confident in the backcountry and are looking for the best in the field to help you then look no further.
December 2023
Trip Advisor
John is the man! Got us in to the best possible terrain even though our larger group was a little slower at times. We had a blast and will definitely be back.
March 2023
Trip Advisor
Went out with John and had a great time. The trip was at a comfortable pace. John took the time to explain avalanche conditions and things to look out for. He also provided advice on how to pack your gear and tips to transition faster. Whether you are on skis or splitboarding this is a great experience and I highly recommend it.
January 2020
Trip Advisor
Awesome experience with John in the backcountry. Perfect mix of fun runs and learning experiences. Definitely a day I won’t forget !
March 2023
Google Reviews
This trip is for strong, experienced backcountry skiers and riders who are ready for 5,000–8,000 feet of climbing and big Wasatch objectives, with descents ranging from technical couloirs to storm-day tree laps.
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