Mountaineering Club
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Time
9:00AM-5:00PM
Session
Full Day
Description
This program is for experienced backcountry skiers and split-boarders who want to take their skills to the next level, accessing less common terrain by learning technical skills that allow for safe and exceptional access to Idaho’s legendary Central Mountains.
Dates
TBD
FIELD SESSIONS:
Our primary focus will lean towards finding the best snow conditions in technical terrain. We will teach a variety of mountaineering skills; using ropes, building snow anchors, skiing on belay, lowering applications, self arrest and self belay techniques.
EVENING CLASSES:
Snowpack analysis, weather links, forecasting, rope work, modern navigation tools and tour planning with digital applications such as Gaia, Google Earth, Cal Topo and GuidePace.
GEAR:
Team members will learn about the latest and lightest gear with discounts kindly offered by Sturtevants.
LEAD GUIDES:
Sun Valley is the gateway to a massive mountain playground, full of classic descents…..many of which require creative applications to make access possible. IFMGA Guide, Chris Marshall, and AMGA Ski Guide, Jonathan Preuss, are deeply familiar with our local mountains. They’ve put their higher education to good use, applying technical skills to access semi-complex terrain in an effort to expand their playground. If you’re ready to learn more about how you can go deeper in our local mountains, JP and Chris will show you how.
PREREQUISITE:
Level 1 avalanche education within the last 5 years.
PRICING
$TBD | max 8
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Yes! Sun Valley Guides guided programs do not require backcountry experience. You do need to be an intermediate to advanced skier with good fitness. If you’re joining a yurt trip, make sure to check the details of the climb into the yurt as distances and difficulty vary with each location.
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Yes. Sun Valley Guides is committed to providing safe and enjoyable adventures in the backcountry. All guests must read and sign a Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims Agreement prior to embarking on any guided trip. Be sure to read and sign the waiver prior to joining us in the mountains. You can find your waiver in your reservation confirmation. If you did not make the reservation, please ask whoever did to invite you to sign through their reservation confirmation email they received or email us at info@svguides.com
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We require payment in full for any guided single day or half day trip (Winter or Summer). For guided overnight trips we require a 50% non-refundable deposit upon booking. The remaining 50% is due 30 days prior to your scheduled trip. Payments can be made with any major credit card.
If you must pay by a check, please mail checks to our mailing address:
Sun Valley Guides
PO Box 6967
Ketchum, ID 83340 -
Booking is easy! Just contact our Headquarters (Email: info@svguides.com) and we’ll get you dialed. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Need custom dates or want to discuss custom arrangements? – Great! We’re here for you.
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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. If a guest cancels outside of 48 hours, 50% of total trip cost will be refunded to the guest.
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.