Split and Ski Mountaineering Camp in Wasatch

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get in this adventure:

  • • An experienced, certified ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • Avalanche safety and rescue lessons
    • Three days of backcountry ski touring

  What’s not included:

  • • Technical backcountry ski touring equipment
    • Transportation
    • Accommodation
    • Food and snacks
• How fit do I need to be?

  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.

• What if I’ve never backcountry skied before?

  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.

• What equipment do I need to bring?

  For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:

  • • Alpine touring skis, telemark skis or splitboard with skins (can be rented)
    • Touring boots and poles (can be rented)
    • Avalanche safety equipment (can be rented):
      • Digital, 3-antenna avalanche transceiver or beacon
      • Lightweight snow shovel
      • Avalanche probe

  For personal items, we recommend bringing:

  • • Helmet
    • Sunglasses or ski goggles
    • Gloves and hat
    • Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended)
    • Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended)
    • Down jacket or vest
    • Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks
    • One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners
    • Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people)
    • Water bottle and 1L of water
    • Thermos with a warm beverage — optional
    • Food you can eat on-the-go
    • First aid kit
    • Sunscreen
    • Daypack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 30-40L backpack)
    • Camera — optional
• Can I rent equipment?

  All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:

  • • Avalanche safety pack, including backpack, beacon, shovel, and probe can be rented from Jackson Hole Mountain Guides
    • Alpine touring or telemark skis, touring boots, and poles can be rented from Jackson Hole Mountain Guides
    • Splitboards can be rented from Jackson Hole Mountain Guides

  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.

• Group sizes and age requirements
  • • This lesson is not private. For the group lesson, the usual guest-to-guide ratio is 4:1.
    • If joining alone, you’ll be placed with peers that share a similar level of experience.
    • Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.

  Ski and mountaineering camps Wasatch, Utah, can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis.

  If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  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.

• Covid measures in Wasatch, Utah

  57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

  We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Wasatch, Utah please refer to the official Covid-19 website of the Government of Utah.

  Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

• Cancellation policy

  Deposits 

  Secure your spot either by paying in full or with a 50% deposit! The remaining 50% of the trip price must be paid 120 days prior to departure, at the latest. If booking within 120 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 120 or more days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 119 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
    • Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period.