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8 am to 4 pm
Up to 5 people
Professional guide, Transport
Leave the resort crowds behind on a guided backcountry splitboarding day in Colorado’s Summit County. Ride untracked snow while learning techniques and decision-making from professional guides.
Full-day private tours run 8 am–4 pm, typically December–May, with a max 5:1 guide-to-participant ratio. Riders should be comfortable on steep blue to black terrain; most kids 12+ can join. Splitboard, skins, and avalanche gear are required; rentals available.
Cancel guided trips more than 48 hours before start for a refund minus 10% fee. Courses: cancel more than 14 days prior for a refund minus 10% fee; within 14 days, refunds or rescheduling are only possible if your spot is filled. Rescheduling incurs 10% and must be 48 hours (trips) or 14 days (courses). No-shows charged in full. Operator may reschedule or refund for unsafe conditions.
Trailhead/Colorado Adventure Guides Basecamp
With an exceptional track record spanning hiking, rafting, and rock climbing adventures, this outfitter consistently delivers through their talented guide team. Names like Jared, CJ, Tanner, Jake, Boyd, and Perry come up repeatedly, each praised for their expertise, safety focus, and ability to make adventures both educational and fun. Guides go above and beyond—lending gear to unprepared clients, spotting wildlife others miss, pacing beginners on their first 14ers, and tailoring rock climbing routes for mixed-ability families. The company shines at accommodating last-minute bookings and changes, with several reviewers noting same-day arrangements and flexible trip modifications. Whether you're tackling Quandary Peak for the first time or navigating Colorado River rapids with kids, guides strike that perfect balance of knowledgeable and laid-back. They share historical facts and trail tips while keeping the mood light and engaging. Multiple families specifically mentioned feeling safe with young children along, and first-time high-altitude hikers credited their guides with getting them safely to summits they might have otherwise turned back from.
Forest and Katie are amazing!!! I can’t recommend enough to take any avy course or guided trip with these guys. Knowledgeable, fun and overall amazing people. Theres no reason you should go anywhere else with rockstars like this.
Ken A
February 22, 2026
Forest and Katie are amazing!!! I can’t recommend enough to take any avy course or guided trip with these guys. Knowledgeable, fun and overall amazing people. Theres no reason you should go anywhere else with rockstars like this.
Ken A
February 22, 2026