Lake Tahoe Intro to Backcountry Skiing & Riding
Learn to backcountry ski or splitboard with our professional guides. The Intro to Backcountry course is a 1-day introduction to the basic skills and knowledge needed to ski or ride in the backcountry. You will learn how to use your backcountry equipment, what to carry in your pack, tour planning, basic understanding of avalanche awareness, backcountry etiquette and backcountry skiing techniques.
We recommend taking this course before an Avalanche Level 1 course if it’s your first time skiing in the backcountry.
Are you ready to take your skiing and riding into the wilderness? Join our Introduction to Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding Course, this comprehensive program is designed for adventurers of all levels, from novice skiers eager to explore beyond the resort boundaries to seasoned professionals seeking to refine their skills in untouched powder. Led by the most experienced guides in the industry, you'll learn essential techniques for navigating diverse terrain, assessing avalanche risk, the ins and outs of all your gear, efficient transitions, and much much more!
Whether you're drawn to the solitude of pristine landscapes or the thrill of carving fresh tracks, our course provides the knowledge and confidence to take you one step closer to being a confident and comfortable partner in the backcountry.
Book Intro to Backcountry Ski & Ride Course
(North Lake Tahoe)
December 7, 2024
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Avalanche Awareness
Gear familiarity and what to carry in the backcountry
Safety equipment and protocols
Efficient transitions
Uphill skinning and efficient track setting
Kickturns
Proper downhill skiing in the backcountry
Tour Planning and Navigation
Course Objectives
Group Size
6 Guests to 1 Guide
Pricing
$225
Skill Level
Must be able to ski black diamonds at the resort.
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing & Riding Gear List
We Provide Beacon, Shovel, Probe, and Ski Specific Backpack
Required Equipment
Day 1: Meet your Instructor at the proposed location. Go over the Itinerary for the day. Spend the day out working through Avalanche Awareness, Gear familiarity, what to carry in the backcountry, Safety equipment, Efficient transitions , Uphill skinning, efficient track setting, kickturns, Proper downhill skiing technique in the backcountry, tour Planning, and navigation
Itinerary
Cancellation Policy
Please read our Cancellation & Refund Policies before booking.