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    Central Wasatch Intermediate Backcountry Ski Tour

    Follow local guides into Central Wasatch powder terrain with routes shaped by conditions

    4.9 stars• 2K reviews

    Duration

    1 Day

    Includes

    Guides, avalanche gear, skis

    Highlights

    Explore classic Central Wasatch backcountry terrain on a guided ski or splitboard tour. Your guide shapes the day around current conditions and your preferences, with technique and efficiency tips woven into the outing.

    • Tour through Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons
    • Explore areas such as Days Fork, Silver Fork, Cardiac, White Pine, and Red Pine
    • Choose descents ranging from mellow powder runs to more challenging terrain
    • Build backcountry touring skills with guidance from local professional guides

    What's Included

    • Beacon, probe, shovel, and pack
    • Poles
    • Alpine touring skis or splitboard with skins
    • Ski touring boots

    Important details

    • Ages 12+ only
    • Requires intermediate to advanced skiing or riding ability
    • Requires readiness for 3,000 to 5,000 feet of climbing and riding
    • Complete the required waiver before the trip

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel 3 or more days before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 2 days are nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled. For groups of 14 or more, cancel 8 or more days before departure for a full refund; cancellations within 7 days are nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled.

    Product ID: FD89RV

    FAQs

    This tour is available from December through April.

    Bring a shell jacket and pants, insulating and mid-layers, base layers, two pairs of gloves, a hat or beanie, neck gaiter, wool or synthetic ski socks, a helmet and goggles, sunglasses, sunscreen, a bottle or thermos, and hand or toe warmers.

    Pickup or drop-off may be available depending on your location and may be complimentary or fee-based. The tour returns you to your starting location.

    Meeting details

    3653 Fort Union Boulevard Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121

    Experience provided by Red River Adventures

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    One Person

    $503.50

    Ages 12+

    0

    Two People

    $318

    Ages 12+

    0

    Three or More People

    $238.50

    Ages 12+

    0

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    2K reviews•Google Maps
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    Red River Adventures has built an exceptional reputation around avalanche safety education and backcountry skiing guided tours. Reviewers consistently praise their guides by name—Carl, Victoria, Sierra, Brian, John, Ryan, Garth, and Jeremy all get called out for being both highly knowledgeable and genuinely fun to spend time with. The instructors strike that rare balance of being approachable and professional while teaching critical safety skills that clients feel truly prepared to use afterward. The AIARE avalanche courses get particularly strong endorsements, with participants noting they leave with confidence and practical frameworks for route planning, terrain assessment, and decision-making in the backcountry. Several reviewers mention the instructors' ability to create a welcoming environment where questions are encouraged, and one woman specifically appreciated the all-female class option for its supportive atmosphere. Whether it's a single guided ski day or multi-day certification course, the team adapts smoothly to changing conditions and different skill levels, making the experience both educational and enjoyable for newcomers and experienced skiers alike.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Top tier adventure company! My family and I had the pleasure of doing the half day canyoneering tour paired with the half day rafting tour. Steph (aka Jimmy) was our guide for canyoneering and we were beyond impressed. He did a great job of educating us on petroglyphs and local flora/fauna as we hiked into the canyon. My eight year old daughter also did the canyoneering tour and Steph went above and beyond coaching her through the rappels. As a parent I was most impressed by his attention to detail and safety. Rafting in the afternoon was also a great experience. Molly (aka Jersey Mikes) was our rafting guide and she also did an exceptional job and made sure everyone on the boat had a great experience. The other rafting guides on our tour were Ainsley and Seb; they were also very engaging and made the short bus trip more enjoyable with their comedy :-) Highly recommend this company. All of the staff that we encountered were friendly and seemed to truly enjoy what they do.

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    Mark Tripp

    August 28, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Top tier adventure company! My family and I had the pleasure of doing the half day canyoneering tour paired with the half day rafting tour. Steph (aka Jimmy) was our guide for canyoneering and we were beyond impressed. He did a great job of educating us on petroglyphs and local flora/fauna as we hiked into the canyon. My eight year old daughter also did the canyoneering tour and Steph went above and beyond coaching her through the rappels. As a parent I was most impressed by his attention to detail and safety. Rafting in the afternoon was also a great experience. Molly (aka Jersey Mikes) was our rafting guide and she also did an exceptional job and made sure everyone on the boat had a great experience. The other rafting guides on our tour were Ainsley and Seb; they were also very engaging and made the short bus trip more enjoyable with their comedy :-) Highly recommend this company. All of the staff that we encountered were friendly and seemed to truly enjoy what they do.

    Photo of Mark Tripp

    Mark Tripp

    August 28, 2026

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