Steep Skiing and Ski Mountaineering Camp

Are you an avid backcountry skier trying to step into the world of steep skiing and ski mountaineering? Join our Steep Skiing and ski mountaineering camp, born in Chamonix and La Grave. Steep Camps have been the way to take your ski ability and confidence to the next level.  Here you will be based in the mountains for 4 days and 3 nights. This program is made for you to gain all the skills needed to climb and ski your dream objectives. This camp takes place on the Dana Plateau. This area in known for the most classic couloir skiing in the Yosemite/ Eastern Sierras. After working through the skills we will implement them on steep classic couloir lines, such as the The Dana Couloir, Cocaine Chute, Kidney Chute, East Face Chute, endless options exist in this zone. This is truly an unforgettable experience that will grow your confidence as a skier faster than any of our programs. 

Book Steep Skiing and Ski Mountaineering Camp

The Dana Plateau, Eastern Sierra

  • March 24-27, 2025

  • Big Mountain Avalanche Awareness

  • Gear familiarity and what to carry in the alpine

  • Winter camp craft and cooking

  • White-out Navigation

  • Reading the weather

  • Tour planning

  • Advanced Steep Skiing Techniques

  • Ice axe and crampon usage

  • Steep snow climbing

  • Belayed skiing/ Rappelling

  • Crevasse Rescue 

  • And much more

Course Objectives

Group Size

4 Guests to 1 Guide

Pricing

$1,495.00

  • Must be able to ski Double black diamonds at the resort

  • Must have experience backcountry skiing

  • (This is a steep skiing course, if your ski ability is not up to par for the objectives you may be asked to sit out part of the ski descents.)

Skill Level

Required Equipment

Day 1: Meet your guide in Lee Vining, CA. Begin with a gear check. We will then head into the field and build our basecamp. We will cover all the skills of Winter camping and begin to touch on our technical systems. 

Day 2: Today is our skills day. We will be working through steep skiing techniques, belayed skiing and rappelling, tour planning, time management and finding the good snow. The afternoon will be spent skiing an objective.

Day 3: We set out in the morning for our main objective. We will utilize the skills learned and you will be making decisions in the field. Your guide will be there to make sure everything is set up properly and the terrain and decisions align with the snowpack and skill level of the group. 

Day 4: Day 4 is spent skiing a smaller objective or can be a complete skills day based on the groups fitness and understanding of the material covered. On this day we will take a deep dive into crevasse rescue. If you dream of exploring glaciated terrain on skis, crevasse rescue is a vital skill. In the afternoon we will ski back to the car and conclude the course.

Itinerary

Cancellation Policy

Please read our Cancellation & Refund Policies before booking.