Backcountry Camp
Dates: March 19th-22nd 2026
Price: $2450
We couldn't be more excited to combine forces with the Backcountry Baddies and Addy Jacobsend to offer this incredible camp!
For 4 Days and 3 nights you will stay in the Smith and Morehouse yurt which was built in 2024 in the heart of ski terrain.
These 4 days and 3 nights are all about you becoming the backcountry skier you desire to be. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and support and mentor you through the process. From assessing a spring-time snowpack to setting a consistent up track our team of certified and experienced guides are there to walk you through the skills necessary for stepping into more remote locations with confidence.
From the moment we get to the trailhead you know this is the real deal as we load up your snowmobile which you will drive to your very own backcountry yurt. This isn't any yurt, this is The Smith and Morehouse Yurt that is adorned with all the comforts of a backcountry lodge, plus a wood burning stove. There are no other structures around and the options for ski touring are pretty much limitless.
All you have to do is show up ready to learn and have fun and we’ll take care of the rest.
This program is open to all women (trans and cis-gender) as well as non-binary people who identify with the women’s community.
Curriculum
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Trip planning for remote settings
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Map Skills
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Route Planning
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Stability Evaluation
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Field avalanche mitigation techniques
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Steep Skiing Techniques and Philosophy
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Track setting
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Route Finding
Details
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4 Days 3 Nights all inclusive
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Location: Uinta Mountains
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3:1 student to guide ratio
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Guides: IFMGA, AMGA, AIARE certified and highly experienced
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$2450 per person
*Max 10 participants total
What's Included
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Snowmobiles
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All Meals and Snacks
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Drinks
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Portering of All food
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Portering of Personal Gear
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Yurt
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Goal Zero Charging Station
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1 on 1 guide instruction
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3:1 client to guide ratio
Who's This For?
Are you ready to step up your backcountry travel? Maybe you are wanting to explore further off the beaten path, or head out on a hut trip with a group of friends but lack the trip planning experience or confidence? The Backcountry Baddies Backcountry Camp is here to show you how to develop and execute remote trips. From trip planning to route finding and movement techniques our team of exceptional guides are here for you.
Recommended
Pre-Requisites
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Approximately 20 days of previous ski touring experience.
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The ability to ski tour at least 3,000 vertical feet.
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The ability to ski slopes 40 degrees in steepness in difficult snow conditions.
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Willingness to learn and challenge yourself in a safe and supportive enviornment.
What Do I Bring?
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Alpine touring equipment – rubber-soled AT boots with walk mode required,
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Pin-bindings strongly encouraged
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Splitboarding equipment – hard boot, “Dyna-split” style set up strongly encouraged
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Backcountry skiing clothing
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Avalanche Rescue gear
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Sleeping bag
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Ski/ Snowboard/ Mountaineering Helmet
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Ski crampons and boot crampons Ice Axe (Conditions dependent)
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Light weight Harness
Logistics
TheSlay-Dees Camp is about creating a community of women who can support and foster one another.
During our time together all participants share down-time together where they can practice newly acquired skills and sit in on basecamp skills sessions together. During the day our Camp is in the field applying skills and bagging sweat ski objectives.
If needed the participants may be split into groups to achieve specific objectives or move at a particular pace.