Backcountry ski touring
Skin up and ski untracked Wasatch snow in the Cottonwoods, with route choices based on the day’s avalanche forecast.
Ski touring details
Salt Lake City · Since 2020
Guided days in the Wasatch, close to home.
Backcountry ski touring, rock climbing and summer peaks in Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons — with small groups, careful planning, and a pace that fits you.
What we do
Most of our days start less than half an hour from downtown Salt Lake City. The terrain is world-class; our job is to help you enjoy it with good judgment.
Intro to backcountry
A hands-on day for resort skiers and new tourers: gear, uphill technique, rescue practice, and reading terrain.
Intro day detailsRock climbing
Little Cottonwood granite, from your first time on a rope to classic multi-pitch routes.
Climbing detailsHiking & peak scrambles
Mount Superior, the Pfeifferhorn, Broads Fork Twin Peaks and other big days above the canyons.
Hiking detailsPrivate & custom trips
Families, friends, colleagues, or one-on-one coaching — we build the day around your goals.
Custom trip detailsHelp me choose
Tell us your experience and what sounds fun. We will suggest something realistic for the season and conditions.
Get a recommendationHow we guide
We are a small, local outfit. We would rather run a modest day well than a big objective poorly, and we will always tell you what we honestly think the conditions allow.
- Small groups, so everyone gets attention and the pace stays comfortable.
- Guides trained in avalanche safety and wilderness first aid.
- Plans built around current weather, snowpack and your experience — with a backup plan ready.
- We teach as we go, so you leave with skills, not just photos.
Why the Cottonwoods
Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons rise from the edge of the Salt Lake Valley to over 11,000 feet. That means deep winter snow, solid granite, and big alpine terrain — all within a short drive of the city.
Close to town
Meet near the canyon mouths in the morning; be back in the valley the same afternoon.
Conservative by default
We follow the Utah Avalanche Center forecast closely and choose terrain with a margin.
For many levels
First-timers, improving intermediates and experienced folks wanting a partner who knows the area.
Planning a day in the Wasatch?
Tell us what you have in mind, roughly when, and who is coming. We will reply with honest advice on conditions, a suggested plan, and an estimate.