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1st Departure:
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01.09.2009
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Provider:
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San Juan Mountain Guides, LLC
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Destination:
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North America > USA > Colorado
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Duration:
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1 Day
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Skill Level:
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Expert
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Whether you are an expert or a novice, a skier or a snowboarder, the San Juan's offer magnificent terrain for all backcounty skiing enthusiasts. Our expert guides will assist you in learning the techniques and skills necessary to safely enjoy the winter backcountry environment. Once you have had a taste of "earning your turns" you will never look at resort area skiing quite the same way.
Custom Program Backcountry Spring *Skiing Rates:
1:1 $310; 2:1 $210; 3:1 $165; 4:1 $140
All rates are per skier, per day. Special rates are available to groups.
Techniques and skills covered include:
Route-finding and terrain recognition
Essential equipment
Winter survival skills
Use of "skins" and other ascending methods
Avalanche beacons
Backcountry travel protocols
Avalanche awareness and snow science
Participants should have a day or two of acclimatization and a strong general aerobic condition prior to their trip. Combining a ski mountaineering trip with some avalanche awareness training or ice climbing can be a great way to enhance your itinerary.