Intro to Back Country Skiing

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Season
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Winter
Skill Level
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Beginner
Group Size
Rated 5 out of 5
1 Guide to 6 Clients
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Intro to Back Country Ski

In this two day program, master the basic skills needed to be a competent trad climber in a single pitch environment. Discover how to identify and mitigate hazards, select appropriate equipment, place sound climbing protection for the leader and follower, belay from above and a few techniques to get yourself out of trouble.

 
Location
Boulder, Colorado
Duration
2 days, 16 hours
Minimum Eligible Critera
Previous outdoor climbing experience, Ability to climb 5.8 on top rope outside, previous experience leading bolt protected (sport) climbs and cleaning anchors, experience rappelling, familiarity with knots and hitches relevant to single pitch climbing: figure eight, overhand on a bight, clove hitch, prussik.
Skilled Covered
  • Leave No Trace Principles and Outdoor Crag Etiquette
  • Equipment overview and proper fit
  • Risk Management Discussion
  • Approach, Climb and Descend the route
  • Fun
Minimum Age
Under 18 will need written consent from parent/guardian
Included
  • AMGA Trained/Certified Guide
  • Group Climbing Equipment
  • Technical Hardware
  • Technical Soft goods
  • Personal Climbing Equipment
  • Climbing Shoes
  • Helmet
  • Harness
Not Included
  • Food
  • Transport
  • Lodging
  • Trip/Cancelation Insurance
  • Non-technical Personal Items
  • Rescue Insurance
  • Park Entrance Fees (if applicable)
  • Guide Gratuity
  • Unforseen Cost Incurred Outside of the Control of SAI
Booking Info

Fill out the form with your name, email, phone number, your trip dates and let us know total number of participants then click “Submit”. You’ll receive an email within 2 hours confirming your trip dates and a link to purchase once we approve your dates.  

A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking and remaining balance will be charge 2 days prior to your trip date.

Equipment List

Clothing

Bottom

Cotton or synthetic climbing pants/capri’s
Shorts for hot weather

Top

Fleece or lightweight down sweater
Lightweight wind shell
Water proof rain jacket – lightweight gore-tex or similar
Short-sleeved shirt
(Optional) Sun hoody

Head

Baseball hat – for sun protection

Hands

1 pair of lightweight leather belay gloves – hardware store versions are great

Feet

Sticky rubber approach shoes or light hiking/trail running shoes (closed toe mandatory)
Cotton or Synthetic socks

Technical Equipment 

Harness – UIAA/CE rated climbing harness with belay loop and gear loops.  Should be able to fit on the outside of your layers.
Helmet – UIAA/CE rated climbing helmet.
Belay/rappel device – plaquette, tube style device preferred
2 locking carabiners – large, round stock screw gate carabiners that are easily manipulated while wearing gloves
Sticky rubber rock climbing shoes

*All technical equipment will be provided by SAI, but if you have our own, it’s encouraged that you bring it.

Food

2L of water
800 -1200 calories of food – energy bars, sandwiches, fruits, etc

Personal

Backpack – 25-30L
2 Large mouth water bottles, 1L capacity each.
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Smartphone

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