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NEWS: NEW BEGINNINGS
Snow flakes are slowly starting to cover the ground here in Utah and we are thrilled to welcome winter into our backyard! Along with it, we have exciting news to share with you. We are just about to celebrate our Utah Mountain Adventures website's first anniversary. Check it out and let us know what you think by reviewing it on our new Facebook page. Tell us what you like, what you would like to see more of, and what you think of Utah Mountain Adventures. Share your past experiences with UMA, talk about the guides, suggest us to friends and subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on our upcoming events. Speaking of which, we are offering many great courses through December. Check out the table of contents or see below to learn more about them. Our avalanche courses have a great reputation, and as a result, our December Avalanche Level 1 course is already full. We therefore added another Level 1, January 8-10, 2010. Also, our guides are available for private guiding and instruction. Call now (801) 550-3986 to enjoy with them a fantastic day of backcountry skiing or snowboarding, ice climbing, mountaineering, private avalanche instruction or snowshoeing in the mountains. And remember that a day of guiding or a course could also be an unforgettable birthday or Christmas present for your friend or family! In the meantime, keep track of what is going on at Utah Mountain Adventures by following us on our Blog, on Facebook, on LinkedIn, on Twitter, on You Tube We look forward to hearing from you and getting out with you this month for some great outdoor adventures in the Wasatch.
Julie Faure and Tyson Bradley
Directors, Utah Mountain Adventures
About Utah Mountain Adventures: Based in the Wasatch Range near Salt Lake and Park City since 1993,
Utah Mountain Adventures (UMA) is the premier full-spectrum, year-round
guide service in Utah. Programs include backcountry skiing and
split-snowboarding, rock climbing and ice climbing, avalanche
instruction, summer and winter mountaineering, trekking (hiking and
snowshoeing) and canyoneering skills. UMA's incredible roster of guides
and instructors maximizes the knowledge and experience gained by
guests. Led by Julie Faure and Tyson Bradley, UMA (formerly Exum Utah
Mountain Adventures) operates under an exclusive permit issued by the
Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
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| Winter Camping and Mountaineering Clinic |
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December 5-6, 2009
During a two-day overnight seminar, learn mountaineering skills and winter camping and climb a Wasatch peak in preparation for Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Denali or other expedition climbing.
The guide will check equipment, review efficient loading of an overnight pack, and lead group to a camp at or near 10,000 feet. En route, participants will learn route selection, travel protocols for alpine terrain, pace and how to climb with a load. A solid, weatherproof winter camp will be established. In the evening, participants will learn how to run stoves, melt snow for water, cook, and stay warm and comfortable in the high altitude, winter environment. The second day will include the ascent of a spectacular 11,000-foot Wasatch peak. Participants will learn how to stay safe in exposed, alpine terrain and climb efficiently on moderately difficult snow and rock.
Dates:Dec 5 & 6, 2009 Saturday meet at 8am and
Sunday end at 4:30pm
Fee:$395 pp plus tax
Location: Wasatch Range, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Alta Lodge Backcountry Skiing Clinic |
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| December 10-14, 2009
Join the Alta Lodge in Alta, Utah and Utah Mountain Adventures guides for a 3-day/4-night Backcountry Clinic Package
Description:
Safe travel while skiing in the backcountry is a must and this two-day course teaches skiers the fundamentals during two full days of backcountry skiing. Participants have Thursday to ski at Alta and acclimate before beginning the two-day seminar on Friday and Saturday. The course teaches fundamentals of avalanche awareness, beacon rescue, safe route selection, efficient skinning on skis, and downhill skiing technique while experiencing legendary Wasatch backcountry touring. Participants will enjoy the warmth, convenience, and fine dining at the Alta Lodge after each day in the backcountry. Must be at least age 14 to participate. Guide to client ratio is 1:6.
Ability Level:
Ski level: should be able to ski on non-groomed snow.
Fitness: should exercise routinely and enjoy hiking.
The Package Includes:
One Alta ski pass for the first day to acclimate; Thursday
Two-day seminar; all day Friday & Saturday
Four nights of lodging
Full breakfasts, sack lunches and four-course dinners
Dates:
December 10 to December 14, 2009 - Thursday through Monday
Fees:
$1,459 per person, standard double room; $1,064 per person, dormitory room. Taxes and service charges are included; other accommodations available.
Reservations: We encourage you to call Utah Mountain Adventures at (801) 550-3986 if you have any questions concerning the backcountry guiding. To book, please contact the Alta Lodge directly to make a reservation for this package. (800) 707-2582; info@altalodge.com
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| Avalanche Awareness Classes |
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December 11-12, 2009
Description:
 Utah Mountain Adventures' highly-regarded avalanche courses include the, 12-hour, Avalanche Awareness, the popular, 24-hour Avalanche I, and an intensive, 32-hour Level II, geared to the serious professional or recreational practitioner. All courses split time between field sessions and powerpoint lectures, videos, and other visual aids. UMA courses distinguish themselves from many others by offering low student to instructor ratios thus creating a great environment for hands-on education.
The Wasatch Range with its layered snowpack, and abundant, easily accessed avalanche terrain, is an ideal place to learn rescue, stability assessment, route-finding, snow science, safe travel, etc.
Our instructors, many of whom work as professional forecasters for the Utah Avalanche Center, Department of Transportation, heli-ski operations, and ski resorts, are passionate about teaching. Their goal is to arm students with the knowledge to make informed decisions and stay safe. Skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, snowshoers, snowmobilers, patrollers, forecasters, ice climbers, etc. benefit from UMA courses.
Dates:Dec 11 & 12, 2009 Fri (6-9pm) & Sat (8am-4pm)
Fee: $130 pp plus tax Location: Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Introduction to Ice Climbing |
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December 19, 2009
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Learn the use of ice tools and crampons and climb on Utah's beautiful frozen waterfalls. No previous climbing experience is necessary.
Description:
You will learn front-pointing, flat-footing, effective tool swinging, various ice tool placements, efficient movement, maximization of resting opportunities, how to "read" ice, and ways to minimize risk. The instructor will review the use of harness and ropes and lead participants through a progression of techniques, starting without tools, and leading to scaling a variety of ice pitches with two tools and crampons. An introduction to placement and removal of ice protection and building of anchors will be included. This course is typically held on the lower curtains of the world-class Stairway to Heaven formation in Provo Canyon, easily accessible by a 20-minute hike.
Dates: Dec 19, 2009 Saturday 8am-4pm
Fee: $160 pp plus tax
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| Backcountry Touring; 2-day Seminar |
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December 19-20, 2009
Learn avalanche awareness, beacon rescue, safe route selection,
efficient skinning, downhill technique on skis and snowboard, and enjoy
legendary Wasatch touring. Designed for beginner and intermediate
backcountry enthusiastsDescription: Instructors will initially focus on equipment and procedures for travel in avalanche terrain. Techniques for maximizing efficiency on skins and trail setting will be reviewed. Special attention will be given to kick turning skills and tricks. The guides will address route selection as the party ascends to appropriate runs. Guides will coach participants in transitions to downhill mode and proper procedures for descent in avalanche-prone terrain. Techniques for skiing and boarding in untracked snow will be demonstrated. Each participant will be given individual tips on how to improve downhill skills. Time will be allowed for lunch, snacks, water breaks and enjoyment of the winter Wasatch environment. Guides may demonstrate and / or give students a chance to do practice beacon searches. The second day will be a longer tour, usually reaching a classic Wasatch bowl or skiable peak. Participants will apply skinning, downhill, and avalanche procedures while enjoying the best terrain and snow conditions available. Guides will dig a snowpit and demonstrate other snow stability assessment techniques as the party travels. Instructor will suggest good tours for students to do on their own, and offer insights into a progression of tours and ski mountaineering ascents to enable goals to be achieved.
Dates: Dec 19 - 20, 2009 Sat & Sun 8am-4pm
Fee: $280 pp plus tax
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