Advanced Backcountry Skiing
Push your limits in steep, challenging terrain designed for experienced backcountry skiers.
This course offers intense routes with the guidance of seasoned professionals, ensuring you navigate difficult descents and technical terrain as you enhance your skills in demanding conditions.
Tackle steep and varied terrain designed for experienced backcountry skiers.
Refine your ski touring techniques and strategies in complex conditions.
Access remote, pristine powder fields far from the crowds.
Ideal for seasoned skiers looking to push their skills on more demanding routes.
How do I know if the advanced trip is right for me?
When you book our advanced backcountry skiing trip, you don’t need to worry about choosing the perfect fit—we’ll handle that for you. Our team will connect with you before the trip to discuss your experience, goals, and expectations, so we can create an itinerary that’s tailored to your skills and interests, ensuring a challenging and rewarding experience.
Do I need to bring my own skis or splitboard for the advanced trip?
Yes, you’ll need your own skis or splitboard. While we don’t provide rentals, we can recommend top-quality rental shops in the area if you need equipment.
What sets Apex Mountain School apart for advanced backcountry trips?
Our advanced trips are led by expert guides with extensive experience in Colorado’s backcountry. They’ll take you to the best stashes and rewarding terrain, making it an unforgettable experience for seasoned adventurers.
Will there be any opportunities for backcountry education during the trip?
Yes, our guides are happy to share tips and insights on advanced techniques, avalanche awareness, and terrain management throughout the day.
Description
All ages 12 and up
Venture beyond the lift lines and crowded resorts, and ski your own mountain with our Advanced Backcountry Skiing trip! This private introduction to backcountry skiing is a great way to jump start your love for the solitude and pristine ski and split board (backcountry snowboarding) lines found in the Colorado backcountry.
Breathe cool Colorado mountain air and enjoy the views as we guide you into the alpine, at a pace that is enjoyable for you. Alpine forests and open slopes lay waiting for your first tracks through untouched Vail, Colorado backcountry powder.
Beginner backcountry skiing is available to skiers and boarders of all ability levels, including first time skiers and snowboarders. Slopes for skiing and snowboarding range from low angle beginner to intermediate as appropriate, with an emphasis placed on ease of travel, technique overview and enjoying the day.
Possible Topics
- Introduction to equipment and its use.
- Skinning (or ascension) technique.
- Efficient travel techniques.
- Backcountry skiing and snowboarding instruction.
Choose a private day tour, select one of our group beginner backcountry skiing courses, or try an overnight tour to one of the remote Vail, Colorado area backcountry huts. No matter the trip, our focus is on creating an unforgettable day, developing your technique, and taking your skills to the next level.
Apex has Vail, Colorado backcountry skiing itineraries available to clients of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. We welcome individuals, groups, families and friends.
Booking & Availability
Ready to embark on your winter adventure? We’re excited to guide you on your Advanced Backcountry Skiing journey. Reserve your spot through the calendar below, or for more information, call us at (970) 949-9111 or visit our contact page.
If you don’t see enough availability for your group, give us a call—our team can often accommodate larger groups or special requests with flexibility. Let’s get you out in the snow!
Quick Information
Course overview:
Better your skills with this Advanced Backcountry Skiing course.
All ages 12 and up
Dates:
Available daily
Duration:
6 – 7 hours
Location:
Leadville, CO (Chalk Creek)
Vail, CO (Meadow Mountain)
San Juan Range
Difficulty:
Easy – Difficult
See our inclusion policy for special group requests.
What you should bring
WHAT TO BRING
Each person in your party will need.
- An AT (Alpine Touring), Telemark, or Splitboarding package.
- Beacon/Probe/Shovel (rental available) No Plastic Shovels Please
- 1-2 water bottles or thermos
- Lunch, and high energy snacks such as nut bars, cookies, chocolate
- Headwear – Visor or Cap, Hat or Helmet, Goggles, Sunglasses
- Balaclava or neck gaiter
- One pair of gloves, one pair of mittens for cold days
- Synthetic or wool base layer
- Mid Weight base layer fleece or sweater
- Puffy Jacket
- Shell Jacket
- Synthetic or wool long johns
- Ski pants with zippered vents OR mid weight fleece layer and shell pants
- Synthetic or wool socks optimum weight for your boot fit
- Sunscreen
- Pack (26-30 Liters) that can accommodate, shovel, probe, skins, 1-2 water bottles or thermos, lunch, snacks, extra clothing when climbing, goggles…
ALSO CONSIDER
- Hand warmers
- Hot liquid
- Gaiters
- Liner socks
- Adjustable Poles
- Small day pack
- Extra gloves
- Lip balm
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle insulator
- Camera
Meet our guides
Our guides are dedicated to giving the safest, most fulfilling experience to our clients. With the most AMGA certifications we have the most qualified guides in the area.
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