The Ski Utah Interconnect Adventure Tour is back for 2011-12 offering a unique way to experience the Wasatch mountain backcountry of Utah via routes in and out of up to six different ski resorts.
Tours depart daily from Deer Valley or Snowbird (on alternating days), and are head via the slopes of Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude, Brighton and Alta with seasoned guides leading the way via off-piste routes between the neighbouring areas.
The Interconnect Adventure Tour is open to anyone aged 16 and over (16 and 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult) who is physically fit and competent to ski advanced and off piste back country terrain. The route covers around 25 miles and tour guides are trained in snow safety and backcountry etiquette.
The tours operate seven days a week, subject to snow and weather conditions, and costs $295 (around £180) per person and includes guide service, lunch, lift access, transportation back to point of origin and a finisher's pin (tips not included). www.skiutah.com/winter/adventures/interconnect