Name: Guided Backcountry Touring
Brand: Kaf Adventures
Price: 249.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$249.00

2026 SCHEDULE COMING THIS FALL

Location

Oregon

Washington

Type

Co-ed Course

Womxn's Course

Step away from the resort and into the freedom provided by backcountry travel. This guided tour will bring you to fun, new, and adventurous places in the mountains while your group hunts for secret stashes of powder. This day will help build your education and confidence through experience. As an added bonus, we're sure you'll have fun in a beautiful mountain setting!

Whether you have a specific objective in mind, or you're looking for an expert recommendation, we promise to help make the most of your winter adventure.

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Duration

1 day
8 hours

Season

Winter

Client:Guide Ratio

6:1

Minimum Participants

3

Meet your instructor at your designated meeting location at 8am. Your instructor will ensure everyone has what they need for the day, then you will all caravan to the trailhead.

Plan to skin and ski for most of the day. Breaks for snacks, photos, and rest will be oriented around transitions when possible. Along the way, your instructor will assess and discuss avalanche conditions, speak to trip planning and travel techniques, and answer any questions you may have. You can expect to be back to the trailhead around 4pm.

At minimum, attendance of a free NWAC Avalanche Awareness Course; AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue are recommended.
Backcountry Ski/Split Beginner Course or equivalent experience.
At least 1 full year of ski/splitboard touring experience.
Advanced skiing or snowboarding skills (ability to ski or ride black diamond runs in all snow conditions).
Ability to tour for 5-6 hours and ascend 3000' with a 30 lb pack.

If you don't quite meet these requirements, contact us to create a custom course and we can help you get there!

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email full of important information - make sure to read it thoroughly!
3-5 days before your course you will receive an email from your guide containing even more details, including the exact meetup location and time.
Leading up to your course, make sure to eat healthy, drink extra water, and get plenty of sleep.
Please arrive on time and ready to go at your pre-arranged meeting location. To get the most of our day, we'd like to begin right at the designated start time.
All along the way, our office team is available via email or phone to answer any questions you may have.

This trip will leave you with knowledge and practical application of:

Best practices to become a more proficient and efficient backcountry traveler.
Decision making and communication in a small group.
Let us know if you have a specific goal! The more you bring to the table here the more you will get out of it.

PLUS:

A fun experience you’ll remember forever!
A sense of accomplishment in achieving your goals for the trip.
Confidence in your newfound skills and where to take them next.
Tips and tricks to add to your toolbox from our professional and knowledgeable guides.

Payment & Cancellation Policies

Travel Information & Trip Insurance

Meet the Team

Gratuities

FAQs

Equipment Lists

Required Gear

Ski or splitboard setup
-boots
-skis/splitboard
-appropriate bindings
-climbing skins
-poles
Insulating/puffy layer
Waterproof layer *hooded jacket and pants/bibs
Head/face protection
-warm hat
-sun hat *baseball cap is fine
-neck gaiter *buff
-sunglasses with good side coverage
Hemet and googles for downhill riding
Moisture wicking, non-cotton base layer top and bottom
2 pairs of gloves
-insulating gloves
-waterproof gloves
Personal kit
-sunscreen *SPF 40 or higher
-lip balm
-headlamp and extra batteries
-toiletries *please bring a plastic baggie for waste
-personal medications and first aid
Avalanche safety gear
-transceiver
-shovel
-probe *longer is better for the maritime snowpack
Water and your favorite snacks (maybe a thermos of hot soup!)
30-50L backpack *must fit avalanche safety gear inside

Not Pictured/Optional Gear
☐ Pre-made lunch items, easy to eat with gloves on
☐ Handy pocket items; gel, chews, bars, etc. ☐ Whistle
☐ Area maps and compass ☐ Heavy duty plastic trash bags (for water-proofing) ☐ Camera ☐ Watch ☐ Half foam pad to stand/sit in snow ☐ Bandana

Car Equipment (items to keep in your car) *All of these items are optional but recommended when traveling in the mountains in winter.
☐ Water bottle or thermos ☐ Non-perishable food (salty snacks!) ☐ Comfortable and warm cloths, socks, and shoes ☐ First aid kit ☐ Folding saw ☐ Shovel ☐ Warm blanket or sleeping bag ☐ Tire chains