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This is NOT an easy day and is a fairly committing undertaking.  This trip is often done over two days, camping in the middle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact us for details on:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar Bowl to Palisades Tahoe Overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Dates (We can offer this program on a variety of dates in addition to those listed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant tour details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis tour may run from Sugar Bowl to Pole Creek (depending on snow conditions getting at Palisades)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup Size: A minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 participants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis tour requires use of an ice axe and crampons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Program pricing is per person**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequisite Experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis program is for experienced backcountry riders and to make sure everyone has a good time, we require that you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou must be in excellent physical condition and have demonstrated your ability to do similar vertical feet on prior ski tours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre Proficient at Using Your Gear and can transition quickly between skiing\/riding and skinning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  If you are unsure, feel free to reach out!  We offer programs that can help build the skills you need for whatever your objective may be.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan Ride Advanced Terrain on variable conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e with your backcountry touring gear.  The terrain on this traverse is moderate, but still requires efficient movement while skiing and skinning. 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