SNow CLimbs
Information
Session
Full Day
Time
9:00am - 5:00pm
Description
May and June offer some phenomenal alpine climbing where there are still strips of snow to get to some of the highpoints in the Pioneer Mountains. These can be done in long-day assaults or from the comfort of Pio Yurt. Learn how to walk in crampons and self-arrest with an ice axe. It’s a great time of the year where we are in transition from skiing to mountain biking, so why wait?
CLASSIC CLIMBS:
Hyndman Peak via SE Face
Cobb Peak via the North Couloir
PRICING
FULL DAY
1 GUEST $650/DAY
2 GUESTS $375/PERSON
3 GUESTS $285/PERSON
4-5 GUESTS $225/PERSON
*Guide to Guest ratio is 5:1 depending on group goals
*Multi-Pitch Climbing ratio is 3:1
**Sales Tax and Forest Service fees not included
Additional Services
Make this cozy Mongolian yurt in the heart of the Pioneer Mountains the home base of your climbing adventure. Guides, porters, hutmeisters/cooks, food, climbing gear are all included!
Frequently Asked Questions
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We know you’re excited about your adventure, but please understand our routes aren’t predetermined, as snow and weather conditions are constantly changing. To ensure you have the best and safest experience possible, your guide will finalize the plan the day before your tour—usually that afternoon or evening—after completing their recon, assessing snow conditions, and checking forecasts.
Our approach allows us to tailor your adventure to the conditions, ensuring you explore the most incredible and uncrowded spots. Trust our team to craft a one-of-a-kind backcountry experience that’s worth the wait!
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We require payment in full to secure a day trip reservation. Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to scheduled trip are 100% non-refundable. Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund of the total trip cost.
If you are looking to make changes to your trip as booked, please contact us. While we cannot make guarantees, we may be able to accommodate reasonable requests.
Please keep in mind that these policies vary by service. See our full cancellation policy for details.
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Gratuity is not included in the trip fee. As with other service industries, it is customary to tip your guide(s) if you are satisfied with their service. A gratuity of 10-20% of the total trip fee is standard, reflecting the quality and excellence of your experience. Cash or Venmo is preferred.
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Sometimes smoke from nearby or even distant fires can affect the area. We understand this can be a concern. Rest assured, we closely monitor air quality and will not take groups out when the AQI (air quality index) is above 150 where we are recreating.
Please keep in mind, because we are in a mountainous region, air quality can vary significantly between locations. What you see in town may not reflect conditions in the backcountry. What is coming in from one direction, might not be affecting another area of our permit. We adapt as needed, sometimes changing our planned location to find a pocket of clearer air. We do extensive recon to ensure the best experience and will make the call to reschedule if necessary.
If we determine conditions require rescheduling, we’ll reach out. However, if you choose to cancel on your own, our standard cancellation policy applies.