Crested Butte Mountain Guides is proud to announce our latest trip offering for the Winter 2010 season…..Our NEW ‘Intro to Backcountry Touring Course’

This is a 3-hour mini-tour offered in conjunction with The Alpineer. It is designed to introduce beginning backcountry enthusiasts to the use of alpine touring skis and skins, how to use an avalanche beacon, skinning techniques, and of course, some backcountry powder skiing.

Cost is $150 for 1 person; $100 each for 2 or more people. The Alpineer is offering $20 backcountry rentals for this program (skis, bindings, skins, boots). Tours will be offered daily from 9-12 & 1-4 and need to be booked at least 24 hours prior through the CBMG offices.