Learn to Backcountry Ski or Ride
Ditch the lift lines and ski the fresh lines
Exploring the backcountry is a lifelong pursuit. Learn to earn your turns, or take your skills to new heights with skills-focused courses at BVMA. From beginner backcountry adventures to advanced, BVMA will help you get into the Colorado backcountry. Skiers and snowboarders should have confidence in their in-bounds downhill ability and be skiing/riding blue and easy black runs at the resort before taking a backcountry lesson.
Beginner to Intermediate Courses
Rental Gear
Intermediate to Advanced Courses
Ski Mountaineering Skills
Learn to climb and ski the big Spring lines
TAUGHT BY an AMGA Ski Guide
This 1 day clinic covers track setting, crampon and ice axe techniques, snow anchors, and more, while culminating in an all day objective.
Course Details
PRICING . . .
1 Person - $450/day
2 People - $250/person/day
3-4 People - $200/person/day
PREREQUISITES . . .
Skiers and splitboarders should should be confidently skiing black in-bounds terrain and identify as an advance to expert skier/rider comfortable in variable snow and terrain.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED . . .
Alpine Touring Setup (Available for Rent), Splitboard (Available for Rent)
Avalanche Gear: Beacon, Shovel, Probe (Available for Rent)
Crampons & Ice Axe
A more detailed list of what you need will be sent with your reservation confirmation email
LOGISTICS . . .
Please call or email us to discuss and confirm the date of your private instruction before purchasing
One-Day Course (8-10 hours)
Day consist of field practicum
Check out our Local Lodging Partners; your confirmation email will contain discount codes for the lodging partners indicated
Max CLIENT TO GUIDE RATIO . . .
4 Clients : 1 Guide
Steep Snow Climbing Clinic
MOUNTAINEERING SKILLS FOR CLIMBING 14ERS
SPEND A DAY LEARNING HOW TO CLIMB IN STEEP SNOW. PRACTICE MAKING SNOW ANCHORS AND SETTING UP SIMPLE ROPE SYSTEMS.
This 1-day clinic introduces participants to the climbing techniques and basic ropework necessary for moderate and steep snow objectives. Participants will practice climbing on firm snow with crampons and an ice ax, and learn how to self-arrest with the ice ax. Additionally, there will be time to practice building anchors and use simple belay and rappel techniques for snow climbing. This course is a great way to learn necessary skills for climbing Colorado’s 14ers in the spring and early summer. No experience necessary. Moderate level of difficulty.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learn how to securely climb on moderately steep snow with crampons and one ice ax
Practice self-arrest with the ice ax
Practice constructing snow anchors and learn how to belay/rappel off of them
Discuss how and when to add a rope for security while snow climbing
PRICING . . .
1 Person - $450/day
2 People - $250/person/day
3-4 People - $200/person/day
PREREQUISITES . . .
Skiers and splitboarders should should be confidently skiing black in-bounds terrain and identify as an advance to expert skier/rider comfortable in variable snow and terrain.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED . . .
Alpine Touring Setup (Available for Rent), Splitboard (Available for Rent)
Avalanche Gear: Beacon, Shovel, Probe (Available for Rent)
Crampons - 10 point or 12 point
Mountaineering Boots - Leather or plastic; Must fit with crampons; Alpine touring or telemark boots are OK
Lightweight climbing harness (Available for Rent)
2 locking carabiners (Available for Rent)
Helmet (Available for Rent)
30 Liter Backpack - ability to carry ice ax and crampons (Available for Rent)
Ice Axe
A more detailed list of what you need will be sent with your reservation confirmation email
LOGISTICS . . .
Please call or email us to discuss and confirm the date of your private instruction before purchasing
One-Day Course (8-10 hours)
Day consist of field practicum
Check out our Local Lodging Partners; your confirmation email will contain discount codes for the lodging partners indicated
Max CLIENT TO GUIDE RATIO . . .
4 Clients : 1 Guide
