Guided Backcountry Ski Tour in Summit County
Escape the crowds for powder and pristine lines with professional guides
Duration
Full Day
Includes
Guide, Discounted rentals
Highlights
Leave the resort behind and earn your turns on a guided backcountry ski day in Colorado’s Summit County. Professional guides handle route planning and avalanche safety while you enjoy fresh lines and build skills.
- Explore mellow glades, powder meadows, or alpine ridgelines
- Learn uphill travel, downhill technique, and risk management
- Benefit from local guides who scout the safest conditions
- Use discounted rentals if you need skis or avalanche gear
- Meet at the trailhead or basecamp for an 8 am to 4 pm day
What's Included
- Local, professional backcountry ski guide
- Transportation from designated meeting place to the trailhead if needed
- Discounted rental of Ortovox beacon, shovel and probe
- Discounted ski or splitboard rentals
Things to know
Participants should be comfortable on steep blue to black resort terrain and traveling off-trail. Maximum 5:1 guest-to-guide ratio. Tours typically run December through April; most kids 12+ can participate depending on ability.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds for guided trips are available with more than 48 hours’ notice, minus a 10% fee. Course refunds are available with more than 14 days’ notice, minus a 10% fee; within 14 days, refunds are only if your spot is filled, less 10%. Rescheduling allowed with the same notice windows and a 10% fee. No-shows are charged in full. Operator may reschedule or refund if unsafe conditions.
FAQs
Skiers should be comfortable in steep blue to black resort terrain and able to travel off-trail. Touring gear is available for rent at the basecamp.
Guides prioritize safety and will choose suitable terrain, but your enjoyment depends on your health and fitness.
Your instructor will contact you at least 48 hours before your start date to confirm meeting location and time. Departure is at 8 am.
Meeting details
Trailhead/Colorado Adventure Guides Basecamp
