Intro To Backcountry Skiing & Split Boarding - Lake Tahoe
Overview

Looking to move beyond the groomers and the crowded ski resort scene? Receive backcountry ski training from a local, highly experienced AMGA-trained ski guide on how to earn your turns in the backcountry of Lake Tahoe. Professional backcountry skiing instruction is key to your safety and success at backcountry skiing and boarding. Why not get it from Lake Tahoe’s most established backcountry ski guiding service, and one of the world’s leading ski guiding companies. For over 40 years we have been teaching backcountry ski classes in the fabulous backcountry of North Lake Tahoe.

Designed for advanced level resort skiers who are looking to try backcountry skiing & splitboarding, and for new backcountry skiers & boarders who are seeking professional training. This one-day instructional beginner backcountry skiing course is perfect for adventurous skiers who like fresh tracks and no crowds.

Backcountry skiing training includes:

  • Backcountry ski gear

  • Uphill skinning and track setting

  • Downhill backcountry-specific ski & boarding techniques

  • Backcountry safety and group management

  • Avalanche awareness & terrain selection

  • Intro to Avalanche rescue

We conduct our backcountry skiing courses in the best backcountry ski terrain in Tahoe at Donner Summit including the Donner Peak and Mount Judah area, Castle Peak and Silver Peak next to Squaw Valley among others... The North Lake Tahoe/Truckee area has some of the most accessible backcountry ski terrain in California.

We include your avalanche safety gear, such as avalanche beacon, shovel & probe at no extra charge! No Hidden costs

For backcountry skiing in the High Sierra & Mammoth Lakes areas check out our:
High Sierra & Mammoth Lakes Ski Tours & Courses

 
 
 

SKILL & EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Required skiing & boarding ability is advanced level at a ski resort. Must be comfortable in un-groomed (powder and crud) conditions. No previous backcountry experience required. Very good physical shape required with the ability to hike uphill for many hours

DATES (2023/2024):

Dec 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 (2023)
Jan 1, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
Feb 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25,
Mar 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
Apr 5, 6, 13, 14, 20

COST:
$255

Friday Special:
$220

INCLUDES

  • Free use of avalanche safety equipment including shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver.

Backcountry ski rentals not included but are available at The Backcountry Store in Truckee

 

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THE INTERNATIONAL ALPINE GUIDES DIFFERENCE

For over 40 years IAG/ASI team have been ski guiding in Lake Tahoe & throughout California, as well as in many of the great mountain ranges of the world. We are Tahoe’s original ski guiding company founded by the Bela & Mimi Vadasz in 1979. As one of the most experienced and oldest guide services in California, we bring to you the highest standards in the mountain guiding industry. All of our ski guides operating in technical terrain have training with the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) in the terrain they guide. We are also one of the most experienced American mountain guiding companies operating ski tours & off piste skiing in the Alps of Europe. Our extensive worldwide experience, adherence to the highest standards, as well as our approachable down to earth guiding philosophy all combine to give you, our valued guests, the best mountain experience possible.

All of our programs are developed and supervised by Internationally licensed IFMGA guide Dave Miller, our current owner and technical director. Originally from the North Lake Tahoe area, Dave has over 30 years of personal backcountry skiing experience on the backcountry slopes of Lake Tahoe. We know Tahoe’s backcountry!