MOAB SKI FIELD GUIDE
Classic Intermediate Tours — A full day chasing Wasatch powder on skins and turns
An 8-hour, single-day guided backcountry ski and splitboard tour across Central Wasatch routes, focused on 3,000–5,000 feet of climbing and riding and guided skiing tailored to intermediate riders.
Classic Intermediate Tours — A full day chasing Wasatch powder on skins and turns.
Embark on an 8-hour, single-day backcountry ski tour through Utah’s Central Wasatch with Red River Adventures, following snow and conditions into classic bowls and chutes—from Days Fork and Silver Fork to the Cardiac, White Pine and Red Pine drainage—on routes tailored to the day and your ability.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Explore world‑famous Wasatch powder
Skiers and splitboarders spend the day in the Central Wasatch, accessing famed powder runs with relatively short, moderate approaches that have made this area renowned for backcountry skiing.
Serious vertical — 3,000–5,000 feet of climbing & riding
Tours are built around substantial uphill and downhill sessions, with total climbing and riding typically falling in the 3,000–5,000 foot range and options to bang out multiple laps when conditions allow.
Instruction woven into the day
Local professional guides lead the tours, offering route choice based on conditions and client requests while providing tips on technique and efficiency throughout the outing.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
A Classic Intermediate Tour is a full, purposeful day: skin up moderate approaches, punch for a few thousand feet of vert, then pick lines from mellow powder laps to more technical steeps as conditions permit. Routes are selected to chase the best snow across Little Cottonwood, Big Cottonwood and adjacent forks, and the guide adapts the plan to snowpack and your group’s goals.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an 8‑hour, single‑day guided backcountry ski tour; the operator tailors routes and the day’s flow to snow and client requests.
Most trips meet at 3653 Fort Union Boulevard (Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121); pick‑up may be available (complimentary or paid) depending on location—call the operator to discuss options.
Local professional guides lead the day and provide technique and efficiency tips woven into the outing; route choices are guided by conditions and client preference.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much experience should I have?
This option is for fit first‑timers or those who have some prior backcountry experience.
What terrain will we ski?
The group can ski terrain that fits your goals as long as avalanche and snowpack conditions allow.
Is instruction included?
Yes — your guide provides tips on technique and efficiency throughout the day.
How many runs will we get?
The number of runs depends on snow surface and avalanche conditions, but total vertical will typically be in the 3,000–5,000 foot range.
Can snowboarders join?
Absolutely — splitboarders are welcome; the program is led by a snowboarder.
Where do we meet?
Most ski trips meet at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon: 3653 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121.
Can I be picked up?
Pick up (complimentary or paid) is a possibility and depends on your location; generally pickups are possible from Cottonwood Heights through both Cottonwood Canyons and nearby ski resorts—call to discuss options.