However, the discipline is not without its risks. Backcountry skiing occurs in remote and uncontrolled mountain settings. Avalanches and severe weather are some of the hazards. Looking for just such a challenge? Choosing a ski trip at a backcountry lodge offers a chance to experience this world apart. Backcountry lodging offers a wide variety of accommodation and terrain. You can stay right on the mountain in comfort and have the added insurance of skiing with certified mountain guides.

Explore backcountry destinations on day trips, powder weekends or lodge based ski weeks. Gain safety skills with Avalanche Awareness, Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel courses. Learn food planning & navigation skills. Rent telemark or alpine touring gear as well as climbing skins, avalanche transceivers, snow shovels, probes, etc. Make this your winter to experience backcountry skiing in America!