Intro to Ski Mountaineering Course

Rocky Mountain National Park is the perfect place to begin your ski mountaineering journey, offering thrilling terrain and iconic lines surrounded by breathtaking alpine beauty. Combining mountaineering skills with the excitement of steep descents, this three-day course is designed to give you the foundational knowledge and confidence to start exploring the backcountry on your own. Led by our experienced guides, you’ll learn the essential skills for safe and successful ski mountaineering, including avalanche awareness and rescue techniques, efficient uphill travel, crampon and ice axe use, route selection, and steep-skiing techniques. Each day, we’ll build your skills in real terrain, giving you hands-on experience in the field. By the end of the course, you’ll have the chance to put your new skills to the test on some of Rocky Mountain National Park’s incredible routes, such as The Dragons Tail Couloir. With a focus on education, safety, and adventure, this course is the perfect first step into the exhilarating world of ski mountaineering. Ready to take your skiing to the next level? Join us for this unforgettable three-day introduction to ski mountaineering in the Rockies!