Ability & Safety

While quantity is important, our operation's focus is as much, or more, on the quality of terrain. Both owners and all our staff love exotic lines and Valhalla is fortunate to have these in abundance. Some of the lines we've been hitting in the past few years - and will continue to as we discover our new area - require strong ski/riding ability.

Your skiing or riding skills should allow you to ski most expert trails at ski areas in a variety of snow conditions without falling. This is wilderness skiing which means snow conditions vary from day-to-day and storm-to-storm. There are no groomed runs so you must be comfortable with traversing and skiing or riding in all types of snow including powder or its less forgiving variations. We are looking for keen skiers and boarders that want to ride all day long.

Fitness is as important as ability. No matter how strong your technique, a day of skiing our terrain can be frustrating if you are out-of-shape. Why waste your important quality time gasping instead of grinning? Being rested and in good physical condition for this adventure is important for both a pleasant experience, and safe one.

Our experienced and fully certified guides are professionals at balancing exciting and challenging skiing with the safety and enjoyment of the entire group.

Our friendly guides help reduce possible harm presented by the many obstacles and dangers of wilderness skiing. They continually monitor the weather conditions and evaluate the snow stability in an effort to minimize hazards. You must be prepared to listen carefully and obey their directions & cautions.

We provide guests with all the required safety equipment and the training to use it. Ultimately, "you" are responsible for your own well-being and, as is standard in the industry, signing of a waiver by all guests is required. The groups that achieve the most vertical and overall best skiing work efficiently and effectively as a group travelling through the backcountry.