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Guided Backcountry Ski Tour
Pricing
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Description
Private Guided Backcountry Ski Tour Colorado - Summit County
Duration
Location / Where to Meet
Ages & Requirements
- Minimum Age: 16 years old
- Skiing Ability: Participants should be comfortable skiing advanced blue and black terrain at a ski resort. Experience on ungroomed or off-piste terrain is highly recommended.
- Fitness Level: A moderate to high level of physical fitness is required. Backcountry skiing involves uphill travel, variable snow conditions, and extended time on skis, so participants should be prepared for sustained activity.
- Equipment: Alpine touring skis with climbing skins, boots, poles, avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe are required. Rentals are available at our Silverthorne, CO basecamp for those who do not have their own gear.
What's Included
- CAG local, professional guide (5:1 maximum guide to participant ratio)
- Transportation from designated meeting place to the trailhead if needed
- A safe, fun, and educational experience
Not Included
- Lodging
- AT or telemark skis, boots, skins, or avalanche gear (discounted rentals available)
- Clothing for weather conditions
- Insurance (trip or rescue)
- Instructor gratuity
- Transportation to the designated meeting place
- Food, water, lunch, snacks
- Avalanche beacon, probe, shovel
- Medium-sized backpack
- Alpine touring skis with well-fitted climbing skins and boots and poles
- Goggles and helmet
What to Bring / Wear
In addition to the required equipment, we recommend you bring or wear the below or similar:
- Hard or softshell pants
- Synthetic or merino wool base layer
- Softshell jacket (optional)
- Down or synthetic insulated jacket
- Hardshell or water/wind resistant jacket
- Light gloves for uphill travel
- Warm gloves
- Brimmed hat or visor
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Neck gaiter or buff
- Snacks, water, food
- Medium backpack
ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Colorado Adventure Guides
FAQs
What kind of skier would enjoy this adventure?
Skiers must be comfortable in steep blue to black terrain at the ski resort. Students should be able to travel off-trail on ungroomed or unmaintained terrain, and must bring appropriate equipment for traveling on snow. Touring skis are available for rent from our Silverthorne, CO basecamp. Looking for more of an educational outing? Sign up for one of our 1-day Intro to Backcountry Ski Courses!
How physically fit do I need to be to participate in this course?
Colorado Adventure Guides priority is keeping our patrons and students safe. Our guides and instructors are trained to recognize potentially hazardous situations in the backcountry; they plan and operate accordingly. Your ability to enjoy the adventure depends on your health and fitness, thus we contact you before selecting a trail.
When and how do I meet up with our instructor?
Your instructor will contact you at least 48 hours prior to your activity start date to finalize details regarding meeting location and time. We depart at 8am.
Do you rent backcountry ski equipment for the tour?
Absolutely! We operate a complete backcountry demo shop out of our basecamp in Silverthorne, CO. We carry full A/T touring setups from Weston or DPS with ATK Bindings, Scarpa boots, and Pomoca skins. Discounts apply when booking a guided tour or course. You can purchase your set up at season end if you really enjoyed the experience!
Can I join a group backcountry skiing tour?
All of our guided ski tours are booked private and custom, and are priced accordingly.
Should we tip our instructor?
Your guide/instructors work hard before, during, and after your course to provide you with a great experience, and while not expected, gratuities are always highly appreciated. If you had a safe, educational, and fun experience, gratuities typically range from 15-20%
I need local accommodations. Do you have recommendations?
Looking for Summit County Lodging? Check out our partners at The Pad Silverthorne which offers affordable yet high-amenity lodging in beautiful Summit County, Colorado, allowing guests to prioritize their spending on adventure and experiences in the Rocky Mountains and our community. Ask us for details.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 48 hours before your trip start time to receive a refund, minus a 10% admin fee.
Rescheduling Policy
You can reschedule more than 48 hours before your trip start time for a 10% admin fee.
Additional Info
No-shows will be charged the full price.
All activities run rain or shine. If we need to cancel due to unsafe conditions, we’ll first try to reschedule you. If that’s not possible, you’ll receive a full refund.
Guides may shorten or reroute trips due to hazards or guest ability. Completion of objectives is not guaranteed.
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Location
Address
204 Ryan Gulch Rd.
Silverthorne, CO, 80498
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