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Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort

BACKCOUNTRY TOURS & CLINICS

Group Backcountry Skiing

Learn to Safely Explore Off-Piste 

Backcountry Clinics

There's a lot of amazing terrain out there waiting to be discovered, but you can find yourself in a life-threatening situation if you don't know how to explore safely. Through the expertise of our instructors and guides, we aim to be the best backcountry ski school in the nation by empowering you with safety protocols, educational opportunities, real mountain practice and a fun learning environment.

*conditions permitting

CALL 800.MAMMOTH TO BOOK, OR SIGN UP AT ANY TICKET WINDOW

 

Intro to Backcountry Touring

Intro to Backcountry Touring

9AM & 1PM Daily  |  For Intermediate–Expert Skiers/Snowboarders

Learn the basics of backcountry touring from our PSIA-certified instructors and AMGA-certified guides. These 3-hour clinics are limited to 6 students and cover touring and safety equipment, skinning, kick turns, downhill transitions, skating, and downhill ski practice, all with instructor demos, evaluation and feedback. It's the safest and easiest way to give touring a try, right here on Mammoth Mountain.


Ages 13+

Price

Lesson Only $189 
Lesson + Lift Ticket $239
 Lesson + AT Rentals $239
Lesson + Lift Ticket + AT Rentals $254

A valid season pass or lift ticket is required.

Location

Classes meet on snow at between Main Lodge and the Panorama Gondola building.

Pricing & Details

AT Rentals & Equipment

For a successful backcountry experience, proper AT equipment or a splitboard is required to participate in both the clinic and tour. If you need to rent AT skis, there is a limited supply available from the Main Lodge Rental Shop (call 800.MAMMOTH to reserve), or participants can save 20% on rentals from Mammoth Mountaineering Supply in town (call 888.395.3951 to reserve).

Check the drop down below for the full list of required and recommended equipment.

Provided Avalanche Safety Equipment

  • Backpack
  • Beacon
  • Probes
  • Shovel

Required Equipment – NOT Provided

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE SECURED SEPARATELY PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME

  • Skis with AT Bindings (or splitboard with transitional bindings)
  • AT Boots (for skiers)
  • Adjustable Touring Poles
  • Skins (already fitted to skis or splitboard)

Recommended Clothing & Items

  • Outer Layer – Waterproof Pants & Jacket Shell
  • Mid-Layer – Down or Synthetic-Fill Jacket
  • Base Layers – Long Underwear, 1 Thin + 1 Thicker for Upper Body
  • Ski Socks
  • Gloves (recommend removable liners)
  • Face Mask or Balaklava
  • Beanie or Hat
  • Sunglasses & Goggles
  • Emergency Hand Warmers
  • Sunscreen & Lip Balm
  • 1-2L of Water
  • Snacks
  • Emergency Blanket
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