Backcountry

Our breathtaking Backcountry weeks stand alone as some of the most sought after off-piste ski courses anywhere! Using a combination of coaches and mountain guides, our all day courses are designed to give you a blend of off-piste skills development with unforgettable off-piste experiences.

We have different groups for different levels available from ‘Front-Side’ off piste skiers through to expert/elite off-piste skiers. See levels.

“Another fantastic week with the Snoworks team!  Their enthusiasm, passion and sheer skill are inspirational. What a refreshing change to have such a straight forward no nonsense approach to exploring the mountain”

“A fantastic balance allowing people to challenge personal boundaries within a safe but testing environment. The piste is now purely a road to the adventure that is Backcountry!”

Lift Accessed Off-Piste Backcountry Skiing

Minimum ski ability requirements for this course
Level 5 upwards. All dates: Skiers who are competent to ski off-piste Backcountry. See levels.
Level 4+ upwards. On certain Off-Piste Backcountry Courses we run groups starting at level 4+  See levels.

Other requirements for this course
Skiers who have a good level of fitness to ski all day off piste with a break for lunch.
The ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential.

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Essential Information

Time of Year
Winter
Days Per Week
5 full days, Monday to Friday
Hours Per Day
All day, with break for lunch
Skiers per group
6,7 or maximum 8 depending on conditions, itinerary, group level
SKI PASSES
Purchase in resort - full resort area pass required
Ski Equipment
Off-Piste skis, ideally 95mm plus underfoot but depends on level - Book with Snoworks. See Snoworks Blog 'How To Select Skis'.
Video Analysis
No
OFF PISTE Safety Equipment
Transceiver, shovel, probe, backpack (can be provided by Snoworks)
Helmet
Strongly recommended

See each course date for specific details.

Available Dates for Backcountry courses

Off-Piste Ski Backcountry
08/01/24
12/01/24

£695
ST ANTON
Off-Piste Ski Backcountry
15/01/24
19/01/24

£695
ST ANTON
Off-Piste Ski Backcountry
15/01/24
19/01/24

£655
LA PLAGNE
Off-Piste Backcountry Ski
29/01/24
02/02/24

£655
MERIBEL
Off-Piste Ski Backcountry
29/01/24
02/02/24

£2000
BAQUEIRA
Off-Piste Ski Backcountry
05/02/24
09/02/24

£2080
BAQUEIRA
Off-Piste Ski Backcountry
26/02/24
01/03/24

£795
Zinal
Off-Piste Backcountry Ski
04/03/24
08/03/24

£655
LA PLAGNE
Off-Piste Ski Backcountry
04/03/24
08/03/24

£795
Zinal
Off-Piste Ski Backcountry
11/03/24
15/03/24

£655
TIGNES
Off-Piste Backcountry Ski
18/03/24
22/03/24

£655
LA PLAGNE