Group Tour Backcountry Skiing & Riding
Group Tour Backcountry Skiing & Riding
BACKCOUNTRY SKIING & SPLITBOARDING
DITCH THE LIFT LINES, SKI THE FRESH LINES
A BVMA Group Tour is for competent backcountry skiers and splitboarders looking for a cost-effective day of guided backcountry and those looking for a social and group activity exploring the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Gain excellent mentorship opportunities to learn from our experienced local guides while traveling with friends (old and new)! This full-day adventure is all about having fun and staying safe backcountry skiing and splitboarding. The group tour will explore different locations throughout Colorado's Sawatch and Mosquito Range. Learn and practice planning and executing a backcountry tour, get tips and tricks for efficient uphill and downhill travel, and basic avalanche awareness. Other group lessons you may consider before the Group Tour are Intro to Backcountry Skiing & Riding or Intermediate Backcountry Skiing/Riding & AIARE Prep.
Course Details
PREREQUISITES . . .
Skiers and snowboarders should have confidence with their in-bounds downhill ability and should be skiing blue and easy black runs
Participants should also be familiar with their backcounrty gear, know basic skinning techniques, and comfortably backcountry ski or splitboard
Students joining this course should have approximately 5+ days of prior experience in the backcountry
EQUIPMENT NEEDED . . .
Alpine Touring Setup (Available for Rent), Splitboard (Available for Rent)
Avalanche Gear: Beacon, Shovel, Probe (Available for Rent)
A more detailed list of what you need will be sent with your reservation confirmation email
LOGISTICS . . .
Full-Day of field practicum
You will meet your guide at The Trailhead gear store located in downtown Buena Vista, 402 East Main Street
Check out our Local Lodging Partners; your confirmation email will contain discount codes for the lodging partners indicated
Max CLIENT TO GUIDE RATIO . . .
4 Clients : 1 Instructor
