Mammoth Lakes has a wealth of backcountry skiing and riding and we're excited to show you the goods in our favorite zones down here.  

This program is for experienced backcountry riders and to make sure everyone has a good time, we require that you:

• Are Proficient at Using Your Gear.  If you are not, consider taking the Intro to Backcountry, an excellent way to gain a basic understanding of ski touring.

• Can Ride Advanced Terrain at a ski resort.  The course venue may be in fairly benign terrain, but it is important that riders have an advanced riding ability to manage the highly variable snow conditions we experience in the backcountry.  These conditions are typically very different from those found at ski resorts, even in off-piste resort terrain.

• Have Appropriate Gear.  Ski touring bindings or splitboards are much more functional than snowshoes.  Please do not plan on using snowshoes during this course as it can impede the progress of the team.  Likewise, a safety concern for the team is having functional avalanche tools, including:
• Digital Beacon (newer than 5 years old or recently checked by the manufacturer)
• High Quality Aluminum Shovel (plastic blades often break in dense avalanche debris)
• High Quality Probe (modern, quick-draw style)
• Avalanche Gear Can Be Rented Here