| BACKCOUNTRY
TOUR INFORMATION- |
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Enjoy
an exhilarating high mountain powder adventure, making fresh
tracks on the "GREATEST SNOW ON THE PLANET".
You
will be touring/riding with a friendly experienced guide who
will be breaking trail leading you to the phenomenal backcountry
that surrounds Powder
Mountain Winter Resort. Your guide will find the best
snow and terrain for your ability, everything from steep open
bowls and faces, to alpine fir, pine and aspen glades. Full
day tours are available starting in mid-November through mid-May
depending on snow coverage and avalanche conditions. We welcome
riders of ALL TYPES, Alpine Touring, Telemark and Snowboarders! |
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fully enjoy your backcountry tour, we'll give you this short
list of minimum requirements. |
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YOU:
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Intermediate
skill level in untracked powder snow
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Be
in good physical and aerobic condition
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Have
a great attitude
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YOUR
GEAR:
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Alpine
Touring, Telemark skis
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Water |
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Split
Board or Snowboard w/ Approach Skis.
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Lunch |
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Ski
poles
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Extra
clothes for changing weather |
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Climbing
skins
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Goggles |
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Avalanche
beacon (457khz)
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Sunglasses |
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Shovel
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Sunscreen |
| Daypack |
Camera |
A
limited supply of rental gear is available. Please let us
know in advance what you'll need.
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