Backcountry Skiing Clinics

Utah Mountain Adventures

February 2-6, 2011
April 6-10, 2011

"The trip had started atop the Supreme chairlift at Alta, and by day's end we had made the first (and only) tracks down two bowls, climbed the East Ridge of Tuscarora Mountain , dabbled in Wolverine cirque, and descended Patsy Marley. What a way to exercise, ski, experience wilderness, and meet new friends." David Arnold, Mass.

Join guides from Utah Mountain Adventures for a 3-day/4-night Backcountry Clinic Package. Safe travel while skiing in the backcountry is a must and this three-day course teaches skiers the fundamentals during three full days of backcountry skiing. The course teaches fundamentals of avalanche awareness, beacon rescue, safe route selection, efficient skinning on skis, and downhill skiing technique while experiencing legendary Wasatch backcountry touring. Participants will enjoy the warmth, convenience, and fine dining at the Alta Lodge after each day in the backcountry. Must be at least age 14 to participate. Guide to client ratio is 1:3. Equipment is available for rent.* Participants may want to come a day or two early to ski at Alta to acclimate before the three-day clinic begins.

Ability Level
Ski level: should be able to ski on non-groomed snow.
Fitness: should exercise routinely and enjoy hiking.

The package includes:
• three days guided backcountry instruction and touring
• four nights of lodging with breakfast and dinner daily
• three backcountry touring lunches

*Utah Mountain Adventures (UMA) equipment can only be rented to participants who are being guided by UMA guides.

Randonnee (AT) skis with skins: $30

Split snowboard with skins and poles: $40

Adjustable poles: $10

Skins: $15

For questions about the seminar, please contact UMA directly at 801-550-3986 or e-mail tysonjulie@earthlink.net

Arrive: Wednesday, February 2
Depart: Sunday, February 6

Arrive: Wednesday, April 6
Depart: Sunday, April 10

2011 Rates:
February 2-6    $1,892 per person, double occupancy, standard room
                         $2,467 per person, single occupancy, standard room

April 6-10          $1,700 per person, double occupancy, standard room
                         $2,176 per person, single occupancy, standard room

                         Taxes and service charges are included.

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