Intro To Backcountry Skiing & Split Boarding - Lake Tahoe
Overview

Looking to move beyond the groomers and the crowded ski resort scene? Receive 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. 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 backcountry 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 Donner Summit and Truckee area 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 beach, shovel & probe at no extra charge!

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 (2020/2021):

Dec 12, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28 (2020)
Jan 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 30, 31 (2021)
Feb 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 27, 28 (2021)
Mar 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 (2021)
Apr 3, 4, 10, 17 (2021)

COST: $200

INCLUDES

• Avalanche safety equipment including shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver.

• Professional guiding and instruction from AMGA certified and/or trained ski guides.

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