Intro to Ski Mountaineering

Designed for proficient backcountry skiers and splitboarders ready to transition into steeper, more complex mountain objectives, our Intro to Ski Mountaineering course provides the vital technical bridge you need. This entry-level programmatic block strips away the mystery of high-alpine ascents, introducing you to essential tools like lightweight ice axes, ski crampons, and boot crampons.

You will learn real-world uphill skinning efficiency on steep slopes, basic rope-team glacier travel, snow pack hazard mitigation, and the technical mechanics of transitioning safely into high-consequence downhill ski lines.