Skiing Granite Peak

INTRO TO SKI MOUNTAINEERING CAMP

Course Overview

This 3 Day course will take place in the heart of the Beartooth Mountains and will be staged from the Mount Zimmer Yurt. Hosted in the comfort of The Mount Zimmer Yurt. This introductory course to ski mountaineering is a 3 day 2 night course. The camp is perfect for someone that wants to learn about riding bigger objectives but not quite ready for a full on ski mountaineering course. From the yurt we can explore the Absaroka – Bearthooth Wilderness reaching objectives like; Mount Fox, Iceberg Peak, Mount Zimmer and Sawtooth Mountain.

Priced at $885, this course includes your guiding services, two nights lodging at The Mount Zimmer Yurt and all snowmobile transportation. 

  • Cost: $900
  • Camp Limited to 6 Students
  • Food not included.
  • Required Gear
    • Ice Axe
    • Crampons
    • Ski Crampons
    • Helmet

Download Course Syllabus Here

Course Topics

  • Spring weather and snowpack assessment
  • Route finding/safe uphill and downhill travel
  • Steep skiing techniques
  • Couloir Climbing
  • Setting realistic goals and planning
  • Evaluating Avalanche Hazards and terrain risks

Intro to Ski Mountaineering Camp

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Cancellation Policy

Deposits/payments are non refundable. If your reservation or your position in the class can be filled, a refund will be issued minus an $80 administrative fee. Alternatively, if we fill your position in the class or are able to rebook your reservation, you can receive a 100% credit toward future course enrollment, guiding or lodging fees. Please protect your investment and purchase travel insurance at the following links;

https://www.travelexinsurance.com or  https://www.travelguard.com/

 

Interested in a Women’s Specfic course? BPG offers Women’s Specific courses as well, click here!