Tours
What you should know about our tours
MRVBC's tours are designed to introduce advanced skiers/riders to
Backcountry skiing/riding opportunities in the Valley, and
Like-minded BC skiers/riders.
MRVBC's tours are NOT designed to teach you how to
Use your backcountry gear,
Ski/ride in the backcountry,
Handle backcountry emergencies.
Difficulty Rating System
All MRVBC tours are for advanced skiers and riders only.
Advanced: Comfortably ski/ride black diamond trails and glades at local VT ski areas. Comfortable in powder, powder in trees and ungroomed snow. Have some BC experience. Know how to use your BC gear.
Expert: Confident skiing/riding all black diamond trails and glades at local VT ski areas. Skilled in powder, comfortable skiing steep tight "shwacky" trees, capable of skiing less than stellar un-groomed snow conditions, ski BC at least a few times a year.
Additional information
Before registering for a tour, please read the following information.
To sign-up for a tour please follow the steps below.
Fill out 2023 CTA Day Tour Online Wavier
Check to make sure your waiver was submitted properly – Click Here To Confirm
Contact the tour leader well in advance of the tour. Do not wait until the night before. The leader will provide information on the meeting location, meeting time, and other necessary details. All CTA tour leaders are volunteers.
Tours
Dowsville BC Tour - Expert
DATE: 3/4/2023
Description: Skin up from the Ward Hill parking lot. Return via “unmanaged BC terrain” back to the car (aka: schwacky tight trees likely). About 6-8 miles round trip depending on the route. Plans may change based on conditions. Skins and fat skis/splitboard required. Bring lunch and layers. See our Difficulty Rating System above to determine if MRVBC’s tours are the right fit for you.
Participation Limit: Maximum of 8
RSVP by 2/24/2023: Kevin Russell
Phen Basin BC Tour - Expert - Canceled Due To Unsafe Conditions
DATE: 2/18/2023 (rain date 2/19/2023)
Description: Explore “unmanaged BC terrain” (aka: schwacky tight trees likely) in Phen Basin (Section 19S of the Catamount Trail). About 6 miles round trip depending on the route. Skins and fat skis required (splitboards not recommended for this tour). Plans may change based on conditions. Bring lunch and layers. See our Difficulty Rating System above to determine if MRVBC’s tours are the right fit for you.
Participation Limit: Maximum of 8
RSVP by 2/11/2023: Steve Sharp