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Sugar Bowl to Olympic Valley Ski Tour Overview

The Tahoe “High Route”, this is North Tahoe’s famous overnight ski tour and a great first overnight high and light backcountry ski tour. It's truly a classic overnight ski tour that gives you the chance to refine a myriad of state-of-the-art ski touring skills en route. This is also a great tour for anyone aspiring to join us on our spectacular spring ski adventures in the Alps of Europe or our longer and more committing ski tours in the High Sierra Nevada. 

We begin the adventure with a one-way ride up the lifts at Sugar Bowl and after leaving the boundary we tour along the Anderson Ridge. After spending the night out, we pass by Tinkers Knob and eventually into Olympic Valley. Along the way, it gives you the chance to learn high and light ski touring techniques and experience the more remote areas of the North Lake Tahoe area. After 40 years of skiing and guiding the Sugar Bowl to Olympic Valley ski tour we have found all the best ski descents and the best uphill lines that make for an elegant line.

As California’s oldest and most established ski guiding service, you know you’re in good hands with us. Join us this winter in Tahoe!

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. Some previous backcountry experience required. Very good physical shape required with the ability to hike uphill for many hours

No previous backcountry ski or boarding experience? Check out our Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Boarding Course.

DATES 2024:

March 16-17
April 6-7

 

COST: $795

INCLUDES

  • Use of avalanche safety equipment including shovel and avalanche transceiver.

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

  • One way lift ticket at Sugar Bowl resort

  • Shuttle from Olympic Valley back to Donner Pass

  • All group camping equipment and avalanche safety equipment (backcountry ski rentals available).

  • Breakfast & dinner while in the backcountry.

  • Sleeping bag, pad and backpack if necessary. ($25 cleaning fee for using our sleeping bags)

 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!