Learn Backcountry Winter Skills
Feel confident in the backcountry with our skills focused courses
Exploring the backcountry is a lifelong pursuit
Whether you are new to out-of-bounds winter sports or a practicing mountaineer, our guides are ready to lead you to new heights. Honing your skills with BVMA means new areas open to you in the high rockies.
Intro to Backcountry Skiing & Riding
Start your backcountry adventures off right with education from a professional backcountry instructor
Your first step toward winter adventure
Buena Vista Mountain Adventures knows that there are specific physical skills, jargon and information about gear that will unlock your ability. This 2-Day intro course covers equipment selection and use, trip planning, efficient uphill travel, skiing variable conditions, basic avalanche awareness and more.
Course Details
PRICING . . .
2 People - $295 person/course
Private - $400 one-on-one instruction
Groups Contact Us for a custom group rate
PREREQUISITES . . .
Skiers and splitboarders should have confidence with their downhill ability and should be skiing blue and easy black, in-bounds terrain, but need not be experts.
Dates . . .
2018-2019 Dates will be posted soon.
EQUIPMENT . . .
Alpine Touring or Splitboard Setup (Available for rent)
Avalanche Gear: Beacon, Shovel, Probe (Available for rent)
A more detailed list of what you need will be sent with your reservation confirmation email
LOGISTICS . . .
Two-Day Course (16 hours)
Meet at The Trailhead in downtown Buena Vista 402 East Main Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Check out out our Local Lodging Partners or Contact Us for additional lodging options
Max CLIENT TO GUIDE RATIO . . .
4 Clients : 1 Guide
Ski Mountaineering Skills
Learn to climb and ski the big Spring lines
TAUGHT BY an AMGA Ski Guide
This 2 day clinic covers track setting, crampon and ice axe techniques, snow anchors, and more, while culminating in an all day objective.
Course Details
PRICING . . .
$395 person/course
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.
Dates . . .
2019 dates will be posted soon.
EQUIPMENT . . .
Alpine Touring or Splitboard Setup (Available for rent)
Crampons & Ice Axe
Avalanche Gear: Beacon, Shovel, Probe (Available for rent)
A more detailed list of what you need will be sent with your reservation confirmation email
LOGISTICS . . .
Two and a half-Day Course
Meet at The Trailhead located in downtown Buena Vista, 402 East Main Street
Check out out our Local Lodging Partners or Contact Us for additional lodging options.
Max CLIENT TO GUIDE RATIO . . .
6 Clients : 1 Guide
