Apex Mountain School

Backcountry skiing and snowboarding tours

"¨Colorado Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding is famous the world over for breathtaking scenery and world class powder. Get away from the crowds and lines at the resort and let our professional commercial mountain guides take you into the backcountry of Vail, Colorado for a skiing experience you'll never forget. Trips for all ability and fitness levels, from beginner through advanced. Backcountry travel methods include; alpine touring (AT) skis, telemark skis and splitboards for snowboarders. Apex also offers multi-day backcountry hut tours.  Our hut tours can also be combined with a AAA level 1 avalanche education course to increase your backcountry preparedness and avalanche awareness.  Apex offers AIARE level 1 avalanche courses, as well. Come ski and snowboard with #1 recommended Apex Mountain School and see why our clients consistently say, "The most fun we've ever had in the Vail Valley!" - Satisfaction guaranteed.