Backcountry Skiing in Vail Pass

Leave the resort behind in the backcountry at Vail Pass

Come explore backcountry skiing in Vail Pass, Colorado. Going by splitboard, telemark or alpine touring, you’ll have a blast in all the beautiful powder in the Colorado backcountry.

Vail Pass has long been known as a backcountry haven. There’s tons of routes, so you can rest and ski assured that even with years of skiing, you’ll won’t have to ski the same route twice. There’s open bowls, steep and secluded tree shots, and big alpine peaks. The backcountry in Vail has it all. Count on exploring classic runs at places like Wingle Ridge, Ptarmigan Hill, Corkscrew or Machine Gun Ridge.

After this class you’ll

• Have skied in some beautiful, gorgeous powder
• Be ready to try the next step, like a hut-to-hut tour

How do you know this backcountry tour is right for you?

All participants need to be competent and comfortable skiers on variable packed snow and untouched terrain. The skiing is a ton of fun, but it demands some experience. Your guide will take your skills into consideration when planning your day’s objective. Either way, plan on a lot of backcountry skiing. This is also a great course to take in conjunction with Avalanche Level 1, Level 2, or an AIARE Avalanche Rescue classes.