Backcountry Skiing Clinic

Alta Lodge / Utah Mountain Adventures

April 6-11, 2010

"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 Alta Lodge and Utah Mountain Adventures for a 4-day/5-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. Participants have a day to ski at Alta to acclimate included with the three-day seminar. 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 1:6. Equipment is available for rent.*

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

The package includes:
• one Alta lift ticket
• three days guided backcountry instruction and touring
• five nights of lodging with breakfast and dinner daily
• three backcountry touring lunches
· includes all taxes and service charges

*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

Arrival:      April 6, 2010
Departure: April 11, 2010

Rates:      $1,748 per person, double occupancy
                $2,343 per person, single occupancy

Taxes and service charges are included; other accommodations available.  Click here for reservations.