Ready to transition from the resort to the adventure and limitless possibility of the backcountry? The White Mountains are an ideal classroom to learn the skills necessary to join one of the fastest growing winter sports. Backcountry skiing is a gear intensive activity and we will begin the day going over the different equipment options, how to choose the right set-up for your goals and abilities, and how to pack and plan for success in the backcountry. The remainder of the day will be spent on the slopes. We will utilize the best terrain option given our current conditions. Possibly venues include Granite Backcountry Alliance glades, a local resort with uphill access, or one of the many other touring venues in the White Mountains region. In the field we will cover transitions from ascend to descend mode, skinning techniques, and more. We recommend experience skiing at the Blue Square level or higher at the resort to get the most out of this program.
