Ski Mountaineering Intro
Ski Ascents/Descents

Aspen Expeditions specializes in bringing the strong skier or rider into the the high country winter environment! Ski mountaineering introduces the advanced skier to out-of-area skiing.

This private course is designed for the advanced skier/ rider who wants to take it to the next level.

This will give you an introduction to the techniques and mind set needed for true ski mountaineering. Skills cover some fundamental mountaineering skills such as: ice axe use, boot and ski crampon use, self arrest, anchor and belay rappel techniques. We will also go over glacial travel, mixed climbing and steep skinning and down hill skiing techniques.