Backcountry Basics
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Time
9:00AM-5:00PM
Session
Full Day
Description
If you are new to alpine touring and you want an introduction to the fundamentals, Backcountry Basics opens the door to a learning experience that will familiarize you with your gear and how to use it to access our local terrain. If you’re looking to avoid the weekend crowds and would like to enjoy some serenity in our local backcountry, we’ll take you out and about.
DATES:
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Saturday, March 7, 2026
See also our BACKCOUNTRY DAY TOURS for a private guided day trip with you and your friends or family.
PRICING
$225/PERSON
*Guest to Guide ratio is 5:1 | Min. 4 | Max. 5
**State Tax and Forest Service fees not included
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Yes! Sun Valley Guides guided programs do not require backcountry experience. You do need to be an intermediate to advanced skier with good fitness. If you’re joining a yurt trip, make sure to check the details of the climb into the yurt as distances and difficulty vary with each location.
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Yes. Sun Valley Guides is committed to providing safe and enjoyable adventures in the backcountry. All guests must read and sign a Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims Agreement prior to embarking on any guided trip. Be sure to read and sign the waiver prior to joining us in the mountains. You can find your waiver in your reservation confirmation. If you did not make the reservation, please ask whoever did to invite you to sign through their reservation confirmation email they received or email us at info@svguides.com
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Booking is easy! Just contact our Headquarters (Email: info@svguides.com) and we’ll get you dialed. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Need custom dates or want to discuss custom arrangements? – Great! We’re here for you.