INTERMEDIATE BACKCOUNTRY SKIING
Starting from$193 pp
Advance your skills with more challenging routes, focusing on navigating intermediate terrain, enhancing avalanche awareness, and enjoying great powder turns in pristine conditions.
- Refine your technique on challenging ice routes.
- Develop increased efficiency in tool placement and movement
- Enhance safety practices in variable ice conditions
- Experience a wider range of climbs in iconic Colorado locations
Backcountry Skiing Colorado
Intermediate Backcountry Skiing
Am I the right fit for an intermediate backcountry trip?
Our intermediate backcountry skiing experience is ideal for skiers and snowboarders who have some off-piste experience and want to improve their skills in varied terrain. We’ll touch base with you beforehand to discuss your experience level and goals to ensure you get the most out of the trip.
Can I rent ski or splitboard equipment for this trip?
While we don’t provide skis or splitboards, we can direct you to reputable rental shops nearby. Let us know if you need recommendations, and we’ll help you find the best gear for your adventure.
What do I need to bring for the intermediate trip?
You’ll need your skis or splitboard, a backpack with what you’d normally take when skiing (such as snacks, water, and extra clothing layers), and avalanche safety equipment (beacon, probe, shovel). Safety gear can be rented from us if needed. Check the “To Bring” section for more details.
Why book your intermediate backcountry trip with Apex?
Our guides are dedicated professionals with a deep knowledge of the Vail and surrounding backcountry. They tailor the experience to match your skills and ensure you have a safe, fun, and memorable adventure, and take a very high level of pride in providing outstanding client outcomes.
Testimonials
Intermediate Backcountry Skiing
Explore beyond the crowded lift lines, skied out groomers and ski your own mountain.This private intermediate backcountry skiing course is a great way to expand on the fundamental skills you have acquired and first brought you into the backcountry.
Breathe cool Colorado mountain air and enjoy the views as we guide you into the alpine, at a pace that is enjoyable for you. Alpine landscapes and open slopes lay waiting for your first tracks through untouched backcountry powder.
Intermediate Backcountry Skiing is available to skiers of all ability levels, including first time skiers. If you prefer to ease into the backcountry we have Slopes for skiing range from low angle beginner to intermediate as appropriate, with an emphasis placed on ease of travel, technique overview and enjoying the day.
Difficulty:
Easy – Difficult
Duration:
6 – 7 hours
Location:
Leadville, CO (Chalk Creek)
Vail, CO (Meadow Mountain)
San Juan Range
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Terms, Conditions, and Cancellation Policy
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POSSIBLE TOPICS
- Introduction to equipment and its use
- Skinning (or ascension) technique
- Efficient travel techniques
- Backcountry skiing instruction
Choose a private day tour, select one of our group beginner backcountry skiing courses, or try an overnight tour to one of the remote Vail, Colorado area backcountry huts. No matter the trip, our focus is on creating an unforgettable trip, developing your technique, and taking your skills to the next level.
Apex has Vail, Colorado backcountry skiing itineraries available to clients of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. We welcome individuals, groups, families and friends.
Available Daily
Select date on booking calendar above.
Apex Mountain School Provides
- Guided ski tour with experienced backcountry professionals
- Skills development for intermediate-level backcountry skiers
- Focus on efficient uphill travel and downhill technique
- Avalanche awareness refresher and terrain management tips
- Hands-on practice with beacon, probe, and shovel
- Opportunity to explore more challenging backcountry terrain
- Instruction on route finding and group travel strategies
- Personalized feedback to improve performance
- Use of required safety equipment (rentals available)
- Small group sizes for more direct instruction and safety
- Each person in your party will need.
- An AT (Alpine Touring), Telemark, or Splitboarding package.
- Beacon/Probe/Shovel (rental available) No Plastic Shovels Please
- 1-2 water bottles or thermos
- Lunch, and high energy snacks such as nut bars, cookies, chocolate
- Headwear – Visor or Cap, Hat or Helmet, Goggles, Sunglasses
- Balaclava or neck gaiter
- One pair of gloves, one pair of mittens for cold days
- Synthetic or wool base layer
- Mid Weight base layer fleece or sweater
- Puffy Jacket
- Shell Jacket
- Synthetic or wool long johns
- Ski pants with zippered vents OR mid weight fleece layer and shell pants
- Synthetic or wool socks optimum weight for your boot fit
- Sunscreen
- Pack (26-30 Liters) that can accommodate, shovel, probe, skins, 1-2 water bottles or thermos, lunch, snacks, extra clothing when climbing, goggles…
ALSO CONSIDER
- Hand warmers
- Hot liquid
- Gaiters
- Liner socks
- Adjustable Poles
- Small day pack
- Extra gloves
- Lip balm
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle insulator
- Camera
Preparation:
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Winter Fourteeners
Take on the challenge of ascending a 14,000-foot peak during the winter season. With expert guides, you’ll experience the beauty and intensity of Colorado’s winter backcountry while summiting these majestic mountains.
Avalanche Education Courses
Prepare for the backcountry with essential avalanche safety skills, guided by skilled instructors.
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Address
40800 US Highway 6, Unit 7, Avon, CO 81620