{"title":"Women's Backcountry Ski \u0026 Splitboard Courses in Tahoe","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"womens-intro-to-backcountry","title":"Women's Intro to Backcountry","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking the leap from resort riding to exploring the backcountry?  You're in the right place!  Blackbird's Intro to Backcountry program for women is built for skiers and riders who want to learn the basics of backcountry travel without floundering around.  Our expert lady guides will dial you in on the gear, techniques and safety tips to have you up to speed in no time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to find the best mountain weather forecast for your day's objective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to find and understand the Avalanche Advisory for the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to perform a trailhead transceiver check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFundamentals of using your touring gear, whether you're using alpine touring skis or a split board. We'll discuss how to use your gear at the onset of the trip and talk about the pros and cons of different setups throughout the day as we travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to apply, maintain and store climbing skins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for efficient skinning and track setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasics of backcountry navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasics of avalanche rescue tools \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequisite Experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Intro to Backcountry program is for ladies with little to no backcountry experience but advanced resort riding skills.  The \"wild snow\" of the backcountry can be tricky and many riders don't get to experience these untamed conditions at the resort.  Breakable crust, wind slabs, sticky \"hot pow\", and deep powder are all snow conditions that are somewhat rare to find at resorts (for better or worse!) and they require higher levels of skill to manage effectively.  We want everyone to have a great experience on our programs, so we kindly request your riding skills meet the demands of the snow.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact us to discuss skiing ability level here!\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e if you're unsure and we can help you figure it out!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Mountain Guides","offers":[{"title":"February 8, 2026","offer_id":45631145050411,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"March 7, 2026","offer_id":45631173656875,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"March 22, 2026","offer_id":52191167578411,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"April 11, 2026","offer_id":45631173951787,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/8159\/8051\/files\/Skiingpowderduringawomen_sbackcountryskiingcourseinTahoe_4010fd79-401e-4a30-9c5d-1af1c5de59d2.jpg?v=1688077805"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/8159\/8051\/collections\/Women_s_backcountry_skiing_clinic_in_Tahoe_00a30ad8-d659-417e-9aae-5cb3ae501848.jpg?v=1686088829","url":"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/collections\/womens-backcountry-skiing-courses-tahoe\/california.oembed","provider":"Blackbird Mountain Guides, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}