Ski Mountaineering Camp Colorado

Ski & Splitboard Mountaineering Camp in Colorado

Step Into Steeper, More Technical Terrain with Confidence

This Ski & Splitboard Mountaineering Camp is designed for experienced backcountry skiers and riders who are ready to push beyond standard touring and into steep, technical mountain lines. Held in the dramatic terrain of Rocky Mountain National Park, this immersive camp blends mentorship, technical instruction, and real-world application.

Through a combination of an evening classroom session and two demanding field days, participants learn what it takes to ascend and descend complex terrain while making sound decisions in serious mountain environments—all under the guidance of experienced ski and splitboard mountaineering guides.

Course Overview

Ski & Splitboard Mountaineering Camp

• Format: 1 evening classroom session + 2 full field days
• Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
• Discipline: Ski mountaineering & splitboard mountaineering

This camp focuses on the transition from traditional backcountry touring to mountaineering-style objectives, emphasizing preparation, movement in steep terrain, and efficient decision-making.

Who This Camp Is For

This camp is ideal for:

• Experienced backcountry skiers and splitboarders
• Riders looking to access and descend steeper, more technical lines
• Backcountry travelers seeking mentorship in complex terrain
• Skiers preparing for bigger objectives in alpine environments

Participants should already be comfortable traveling independently in the backcountry and are ready to refine their skills in a more committing setting.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the camp, participants will leave with increased confidence and capability in:

• Ascending and descending steep, technical ski and splitboard lines
• Basic mountaineering techniques for winter and spring objectives
• Navigation and route-finding in complex alpine terrain
• Efficient transitions and movement strategies in steep environments
• Managing exposure, conditions, and terrain consequences

Instruction is adaptive and mentorship-driven, allowing guides to tailor learning to terrain, conditions, and participant goals.

Skill & Fitness Requirements

Participants must:

• Be advanced skiers or splitboarders
• Be comfortable on steep, ungroomed, and treed terrain
• Be capable of ascending 2,500–4,500 vertical feet per day
• Have prior backcountry travel experience

This camp is physically demanding and intended for strong, motivated participants.

Why Train with The Mountain Guides Colorado

• Highly experienced ski and splitboard mountaineering guides
• Instruction in serious, real-world alpine terrain
• Small group sizes for focused mentorship
• Emphasis on decision-making, efficiency, and confidence
• Access to classic Rocky Mountain National Park objectives

Push Your Backcountry Skills Further

The Ski & Splitboard Mountaineering Camp in Colorado bridges the gap between backcountry touring and technical alpine objectives—helping you move smarter, stronger, and more confidently in steep mountain terrain.