With dozens of Pacific snowstorms coming in every year to cover Salt Lake City and the rest of Utah with blanket upon blanket of deep blower powder, it’s no wonder the Wasatch Range became synonymous with top-of-the-line skiing. Add to the mix its easy access to fantastic terrain, which holds enough variety to supply a lifetime of exquisite runs, and you’ve got yourself a perfect winter sports destination. This three-day camp in the breathtaking Wasatch backcountry is designed to help experienced skiers and riders break into the world of ski and splitboard mountaineering under the mentorship of an expert guide. Gladed meadows, steep chutes, and massive bowls await you in these marvelous mountains that seem to have been sculpted for backcountry adventurers. Find out more about the best backcountry skiing in Utah from IFMGA Mountain Guide and AMGA Ski Mountaineering Guide Willie Benegas.
What you get in this adventure:
What’s not included:
In order to enjoy this backcountry adventure, you need to have an advanced level of fitness and backcountry skiing experience. The terrain in Wasatch will be quite steep, ungroomed and treed. All participants should feel comfortable on challenging black-level resort runs and be able to carry a loaded daypack while hiking uphill for 4000-6000 vertical feet every day.
This adventure is suited for advanced skiers with previous skiing and riding experience in the backcountry. In order to keep up with your guide’s pace, you should be comfortable hiking uphill for 4000-6000 vertical feet every day and navigating steep, ungroomed and treed terrain. If you’re not an advanced skier, we recommend checking out these beginner and intermediate options in Wasatch you can choose from.
For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
Ski rental locations are in Wasatch and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.
Ski and mountaineering camps Wasatch, Utah, can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The simplest way to reach Wasatch is by taking a flight to Salt Lake City International Airport 2 hours away. From there you can rent a car or take a shuttle to Wasatch.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. From there, you’ll head to your tour. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ski ability of the group.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
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The JHMG team provided a top-shelf experience for our custom backcountry ski adventure. The guides reached out to provide a helpful introduction and trip planning assistance. Our guide Pat quickly discerned the different skill and strength levels of our group members, and then tailored our adventure to accommodate each team member. Pat remained level headed and patient in the face of challenges and helped instill confidence in our team. We had a fantastic experience with Pat and JHMG, and hope to join for another adventure.