Hybrid courses will have evening Zoom sessions on the first 2 days, then 2 full days in the field. All other courses will be in person for the 3 days, a mix of classroom and field time.

• Location: Snowbird, Little Cottonwood Canyon and Big Cottonwood Canyon field locations, conditions dependent.
• Required Equipment: Touring backpack, transceiver, shovel, probe (Mammut demo included if needed), ski poles, skis/splitboard with uphill capability, climbing skins cut and fitted for day 1.
• Prerequisites: Students must be able to travel in backcountry terrain, with an advanced-intermediate level of downhill skiing or snowboarding in off-piste conditions. If you are new to backcountry ski or snowboard gear, please consider taking a Backcountry 101 Course before your AIARE 1.

All courses will be in person for 3 days with a mix of classroom and field time.

• Location: Snowbird, Little Cottonwood Canyon and Big Cottonwood Canyon field locations, conditions dependent.
• Schedule: 8 am - 4pm
• Required Equipment: Touring backpack, transceiver, shovel, probe (Mammut demo included if needed), ski poles, skis/splitboard with uphill capability, climbing skins cut and fitted for day 1. Snow study tools are strongly encouraged (this could include a crystal ID card, snow saw, hand lens/loop, snow thermometers, rutschblock cord, inclinometer and compass)
• Prerequisites: AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue Course

• Schedule: 8 am - 4 pm
• Location: Determined by instructor prior to course. Possible locations include Snowbird and other Little Cottonwood or Big Cottonwood Canyon field locations.
• Required Equipment: Touring backpack, transceiver, shovel, probe (Mammut demo included if needed), ski poles, skis/splitboard with uphill capability, climbing skins cut and fitted for day 1
• Prerequisites: Students must have the required gear to practice avalanche rescue, as well as the skills to move around in variable surface conditions in uphill or downhill mode on their touring gear. This course is a good refresher on the rescue skills learned in AIARE 1, but AIARE 1 is not a prerequisite.

• Location & Time: 8 am. Meet at the Mountain Center (Snowbird Center, Plaza Deck, Level 3).
• Skill Level: All participants should be advanced skiers in physical condition for high altitude exertion and must be able to hike with touring skis. This course is intended for the beginner backcountry traveler, but it is still necessary to have an advanced skiing or snowboarding ability in order to travel safely off-piste and outside of the resort.
• Required Equipment: Alpine touring skis or splitboard, climbing skins, transceiver, avalanche shovel, probe and backpack. Mammut transceiver, backpack, shovel and probe use is included in the course cost, but guests may also use their own gear if preferred. Touring skis and skins are available to rent at Snowbird.

• Dates: December 7-8, 2024
• Schedule: Day 1 (Zoom Session) 5:30 - 8:30 pm
  Day 2 (Classroom) 9 am - 2 pm
• Location: Powderbird
• Required Equipment: Laptop or tablet
• Prerequisites: This course has no prerequisites, but it is a great complement to AIARE 1 and AIARE 2 courses.

• Dates: March 27-30
• Details: March 27 will be an evening Zoom session. March 28-30 will be in the backcountry.
• Prerequisites: AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue are prerequisites, AIARE 2 is strongly encouraged. All participants should be advanced to expert skiers or snowboarders in physical condition for high altitude exertion and must be able to hike with touring skis or a splitboard.
• Required Equipment: Mammut demos of a shovel, probe, transceiver and pack are available and included in the camp cost. All participants will need backcountry touring skis or splitboards with climbing skins, a backcountry backpack, a shovel, a probe and an avalanche transceiver. Additional ski mountaineering gear will be required for this camp, including a harness, crampons and ice axe. An additional gear list, zoom link and other course details will be shared before the camp.

• Dates: January 31, 2024 - February 2, 2025
• Details: January 31 will be in the evening only for introductions and an in-person class.
• Prerequisites: All participants should be intermediate to advanced skiers or snowboarders in physical condition for high altitude exertion and must be able to hike with touring skis or a splitboard.
• Required Equipment: Alpine touring skis or splitboard, climbing skins, transceiver, avalanche shovel, probe and backpack are required. Mammut transceiver, backpack, shovel and probe are included in the cost, but guests may also use their own gear if preferred. Touring skis and climbing skins are available to rent at Snowbird–please contact us for more information.

• Includes: A half-day of guided backcountry skiing or snowboarding, breakfast at The Forklift with your guides, a pre-public resort warm-up (when conditions allow) and a lift ticket
• Terrain: North-facing, forested terrain of Sinners Pass and Pagan Basin, and the primarily south-facing slopes of Mary Ellen Gulch, depending on conditions.
• Skill Level: Skiers and snowboarders should be advanced or intermediate. They must be confident skiing off-piste terrain in powder and varying snow conditions.
• Time: Meet your guides at 7:15 am outside The Forklift (Snowbird Center, Plaza Deck, Level 3). You will return to Snowbird by 1 pm.

Private snowcats are available. Please contact Snowbird Mountain Guides at mountainguides@snowbird.com or 801.933.2096 to reserve a private snowcat.

• Includes: A guided day in the backcountry and a packed lunch from General Gritts.
• Skill Level: All participants should be advanced skiers or snowboarders in physical condition for a high-altitude exertion and must be able to tour uphill with climbing skins on their skis or splitboard.
• Time: Meet your guides at 8 am at The Mountain Center (Snowbird Center, Plaza Deck, Level 3).
• Required Equipment: Alpine touring skis or splitboard, climbing skins, transceiver, avalanche shovel, probe and backpack are required. Mammut transceiver, backpack, shovel and probe are included in the cost, but guests may also use their own gear if preferred. Touring skis and climbing skins are available to rent at Snowbird–please contact us for more information.
• Note: This experience is for private groups only, 3-person max group size.

• Includes: A guided day in the backcountry and a packed lunch from General Gritts.
• Skill Level: All participants should be advanced skiers or snowboarders in physical condition for a high-altitude exertion and must be able to tour uphill with climbing skins on their skis or splitboard.
• Time: Meet your guides at 8 am at The Mountain Center (Snowbird Center, Plaza Deck, Level 3).
• Required Equipment: Alpine touring skis or splitboard, climbing skins, transceiver, avalanche shovel, probe and backpack are required. Mammut transceiver, backpack, shovel and probe are included in the cost, but guests may also use their own gear if preferred. Touring skis and climbing skins are available to rent at Snowbird–please contact us for more information.
• Note: This experience is for private groups only, 3-person max group size.

• Includes: Snowshoes and poles for the duration of the tour.
• Time: Tours begin at 1 pm. They return to Creekside Lodge at 3:30 pm.
• Location: Creekside Lodge, Level 2. (Outside of the Ticket Office)
• Skill Level: All levels of snowshoeing experience are welcome.
• Required Equipment: We recommend wearing snow boots or heavy duty hiking shoes and layered clothing. Remember sunscreen and water.