With amazing ski descent the Ski and Splitboard Mountaineering class combines mountaineering skills with backcountry skiing and boarding skills to open up Colorado's most committing high alpine descents. Covering technical skills like cramponing with ski boots, ice axe technique, and the judgment needed to manage serious mountain terrain on skis.
With amazing ski descent the Ski and Splitboard Mountaineering class combines mountaineering skills with backcountry skiing and boarding skills to open up Colorado's most committing high alpine descents. Covering technical skills like cramponing with ski boots, ice axe technique, and the judgment needed to manage serious mountain terrain on skis.
Quick Facts
Location:
Various
Various
Various
Prime Season:
Winter & Spring
Winter & Spring
Winter & Spring
Duration:
8 hrs
8 hrs
Itinerary Type:
Private
Private
Skill Level:
Difficult
Difficult
Price:
From $449
From $449
Overview
Itinerary
Pricing
FAQ
Inclusions
Ski and Splitboard Mountaineering is for backcountry skiers and riders who want to move into bigger alpine descents. It combines touring skills with the mountaineering systems needed for steeper, higher, and more technical objectives.
The class covers cramponing in ski boots, ice axe use, ascent strategies, transitions, terrain assessment, and decision making in consequential mountain terrain. Your guide tailors the day to conditions and your goals.
This is a strong next step if you want to ski or ride lines that require more than just skinning to the top of a snowfield. It helps connect technical movement with safer planning and better mountain judgment.
Overview
Itinerary
Pricing
FAQ
Inclusions
Ski and Splitboard Mountaineering is for backcountry skiers and riders who want to move into bigger alpine descents. It combines touring skills with the mountaineering systems needed for steeper, higher, and more technical objectives.
The class covers cramponing in ski boots, ice axe use, ascent strategies, transitions, terrain assessment, and decision making in consequential mountain terrain. Your guide tailors the day to conditions and your goals.
This is a strong next step if you want to ski or ride lines that require more than just skinning to the top of a snowfield. It helps connect technical movement with safer planning and better mountain judgment.
Overview
Itinerary
Pricing
FAQ
Includes
Ski and Splitboard Mountaineering is for backcountry skiers and riders who want to move into bigger alpine descents. It combines touring skills with the mountaineering systems needed for steeper, higher, and more technical objectives.
The class covers cramponing in ski boots, ice axe use, ascent strategies, transitions, terrain assessment, and decision making in consequential mountain terrain. Your guide tailors the day to conditions and your goals.
This is a strong next step if you want to ski or ride lines that require more than just skinning to the top of a snowfield. It helps connect technical movement with safer planning and better mountain judgment.
Common Course Locations
Below are some recommended climbing locations within the vicinity if you're interested in some alternative destinations. Colorado is home to many climbing areas and we want to help you find the one that is best for you!
Common Next Course Options
Some climbing areas are better suited for certain types of climbing classes than others. Below are a few of the classes we commonly do here if you are interested in learning to climb. While we can always figure out ways to make something work these climbing courses work well in this area.
Still thinking about your next great climb?
Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.
Still thinking about your next great climb?
Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.
Still thinking about your next great climb?
Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.
6435 Garlock Way
Colorado Springs, CO
80918
596 S. Carr St.
Denver, CO
80226
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The Colorado Climbing Company is an equal opportunity provider operating under a special use permit in Pike San Isabel & Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests, Gunnison and Royal Gorge Bureau of Land Management, commercial use authorization for Rocky Mountain, North Cascades, Denali, Black Canyon National Parks and Colorado National Monument, and special use authorizations for Eldorado and Castlewood Canyon State Parks.
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