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Backcountry Skiing

How to Start Backcountry Skiing

December 5 , 2024 - 12:00PM EDT
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Erik will cover:

  • What is backcountry skiing & ski touring, anyway?
  • From Colorado to Hokkaido, the best location for your first trip
  • The top touring boots, poles, and skis for your adventure
  • How to dress for the backcountry
  • Safety essentials: terrain navigation, avalanche awareness & beyond
  • Why going with a guide is the best way to learn

If you’re a seasoned skier who’s mastered the groomers and navigated the chaos of lift lines, it’s time to level up.

Imagine endless powder, untouched terrain, and breathtaking alpine vistas—all without the resort crowds. Backcountry skiing is the ultimate upgrade for skiers craving freedom and adventure. It’s where the mountains are your playground, and every descent is your own.

But stepping into the backcountry isn’t just about swapping lift tickets for skins. It’s about embracing a whole new way to experience the snow, the mountains, and your love of skiing. Ready to take your skills off-piste?

Join our LIVE webinar on how to start backcountry skiing with seasoned guide Erik Fullmer, who’s helped tons of skiers transition from resorts to the backcountry. In this hour-long session, you’ll learn the essential gear you’ll need (and what to leave behind), some beginner-friendly tips to keep you and your group secure, advice on navigating untracked terrain confidently – and so much more!

Whether you’re curious about backcountry skiing or already eyeing your first guided tour, Erik’s insights will give you the knowledge and stoke to get started.

Quick heads up: This webinar will be packed with info, but it’s not a substitute for avalanche safety training or hitting the slopes with a pro. Always get proper training before heading out there!

Live Q&A session

Erik will follow up with a live Q&A session, where you can ask him anything you want to know about your first backcountry ski trip.

Get free professional advice from a seasoned skier and guide with over 30 years of experience!

Wasatch Mountains | Utah
Backcountry Skiing in the Wasatch Mountains
From $500 | 1 day

Webinar host

Erik Fullmer
AMGA Assistant Ski Guide, Co-Owner of Wasatch Mountain Guides

Erik joined the Wasatch Mountain Guide team in 2021 and became a co-owner in 2024. A certified AMGA Assistant Ski Guide with over 30 years of skiing experience, he also holds a Professional Level 2 avalanche certification and Wilderness First Responder credentials. Erik’s passion for skiing began with night programs at Bolton Valley, Vermont. A former ski instructor and freeride enthusiast, he still enjoys the occasional park lap (despite the harder falls) and creates ski edits for his YouTube channel.

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