Wanna know what conditions are like in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe right now? Our blog fills in the details with video, pictures and description to give you an idea of what conditions are like.
As the backcountry ski season lunges forward with some quality skiing in early November, here are some tips to stay safe while exploring the backcountry in the early season!
Like snowflakes, no two courses are the same.Whatever time frame you choose to take an avalanche course, get the most out of your time in the field and take advantage of the conditions at hand! We cover the pros and cons of taking an avalanche course in each part of the season.
A Wilderness First Aid Kit is a piece of gear that should come on every backcountry trip. Whether you're backcountry skiing, splitboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking or any outdoor activity with potential for injury, a wilderness first aid kit is an essential component of any outdoor enthusiasts' gear list.
Spending a week at a backcountry ski lodge in British Columbia should be high on every backcountry skier's tick list. These remote lodges offer a Canadian take on experiencing the backcountry, allowing guests to get deep in the mountains without embarking on a grueling winter mountaineering expedition. This post explores our top reasons why backcountry lodges in BC are so awesome!
When the weather is nice in the High Sierra Alpine, there's no better place to climb thanTemple Crag. With huge alpine rock routes spanning well over 1,500', Temple crag boasts some of the longest continuous climbing in the High Sierra. The 4 major routes on the north face of Temple Crag, known as the Celestial Aretes, range in difficulty and length.
We're pleased to announce that we are once again offering community focused scholarships for AIARE avalanche courses this season. In addition to the BIPOC Scholarship that we offered last year, we are including a women's scholarship in both Washington and California.
Looking to get fit for backcountry ski season? In this video article, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach and Certified Cross-Country Ski Coach, Martin Benes walks us through 5 Essential Bodyweight Exercises for Backcountry skiers and snowboarders to help you prepare for backcountry skiing this season.
Blackbird teams reached the summit of Mt Shuksan after climbing the Fisher Chimneys and Southeast Ridge. Led by guides Zeb Blais and Brandon Seymore, the climb went smoothly with fit climbers, excellent weather and a perfect route. Read on for great pictures and a summary of current conditions!
For a relatively small mountain, Mount Shuksan packs a big punch. Stretching only 9,131’ above sea level, one might easily overlook this gem of the North Cascades. Luckily for Mt Shuksan, mountain climbing is more than mere altitude.
Blackbird Mountain Guides made the summit of Mount Rainier during the Rainier Summit & Skills Expedition on July 20th. The summit was made during the 5 day skills seminar & after a number of days of mountaineering skills including crampons, ice axe arrest, glacier travel, knots, anchors, crevasse rescue & ice climbing
