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Spring is here - time for big ski lines and bold alpine goals!
Longer days and spring corn snow mean it's go time in the mountains. From summit climbs and ski descents on Mt. Baker and Mt. Shasta (add Lassen Peak for the ultimate spring trifecta), to big alpine objectives in the Eastern Sierra, spring is the season to go big.
Whether you're just starting out or pushing into more technical terrain, we’ve got you covered. Explore our Intro Mountaineering courses in Tahoe and Washington, dive into crevasse rescue and rope skills clinics, or join a multi-day ski mountaineering trip on peaks across the Cascades and Eastern Sierra.
Our guides are here to help you build the skills and take on your biggest goals including Mt Shuksan and Mt Rainier!
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Chile Central Cordillera Backcountry Skiing
Alps Skiing Private
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I took an AIARE 1 with Blackbird and couldn't recommend it more. The knowledge gained was well-worth every penny, and then some.
Seattle, WA
Just took the "lift-accessed" Avalanche Rescue course, and it was a fantastic opportunity to act out more realistic rescue scenarios. Highly recommended!
Truckee, CA
Seriously experienced guides who do a phenomenal job of teaching methods for the backcountry. The course was thorough, impressive, and comprehensive. I only wished we had more time to spend with the guides!
Everett, WA
I took an AIARE 1 with Blackbird and couldn't recommend it more. The knowledge gained was well-worth every penny, and then some.
Seattle, WA
Completed AIARE 1 w/ Blackbird. Instructors were very knowledgeable, experienced, patient, attentive, and down-to-earth in relating to clients across a wide spectrum of ability. Great group of people!
San Francisco, CA