Winter mountaineering day course in Utah, with Toledo Peak ascent

1-day winter mountaineering course, Wasatch Mountains

Learn the basics of alpine climbing in a 1-day 2,000-foot ascent to the West Ridge of Toledo Peak, along a certified guide from Utah Mountain Adventures.

Group

1 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

Intermediate

Beginner

Description

The West Ridge of Toledo Peak (10,350 ft.) is the perfect route for those looking for an introduction to alpine climbing. It is located in the Wasatch Range (11,928 ft.), which stretches for 160 miles from the Utah-Idaho border south through central Utah, east to Salt Lake City (4,327 ft.).

The course focuses on ice axe and crampon training along a rugged snowy route, leading to a stunning summit, with amazing views of the Wasatch Mountains. The total ascent is of 2,000 feet.

The program will be held from 8AM to 5PM. We will depart on skis or snowshoes from Alta Ski Area, located 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon (5,095 ft.).

During the ascent, I will teach basic snow mountaineering skills such as: the proper use of an ice axe for self-belay; climbing on steep, firm snow; and self-arrest techniques with an ice axe. Upon reaching the West Ridge of Toledo Peak, we will traverse a series of rocky ridge areas and chimneys, reaching a beautiful summit. Guests will learn rock climbing techniques, such as removing rock protection and anchors.

The descent will be down Toledo Bowl, on foot, glissade, skis, or snowshoes, back to Alta Ski Area.

If you would like to get into alpine mountaineering and have no experience, this clinic is for you. Book your course now!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRIP IS ONLY PROPOSED ON THE DATES LISTED BELOW.

If you are looking for other winter activities for beginners in the area, I recommend the 1-day guided backcountry ski touring clinic and the snow mountaineering day course in the Wasatch Mountains.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

Price per person to join a group of 2 clients minimum.
The price does not include taxes.
If you do not own the necessary mountaineering equipment, we can offer that equipment for rent.

Meeting point

Alta Ski Area (10230 Utah 210, Alta, UT 84092, EE. UU.)

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Western Inn Tremonton Tremonton United States

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Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Brigham City Brigham City United States

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Best Western Brigham City Inn & Suites Brigham City United States

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About the guide

Utah

Mountain Guide

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, split-snowboarding, rock climbing, ice climbing, avalanche instruction, summer and winter mountaineering, trekking (hiking and snowshoeing) and canyoneering skills.

Led by Julie Faure and Tyson Bradley, UMA (formerly Exum Utah Mountain Adventures) operates under a permit issued by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

Languages

English

Certificates

AMGA

What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

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