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Weather Conditions

Weather forecasts are crucial to ensure safety, plan appropriate gear, avoid severe conditions, and determine the best routes.

Avalanche Info

Vital information to assess snow stability, choose safe routes, prevent accidents, and ensure the safety of all group members.

Webcams

Assess real-time conditions, verify weather, check snow levels, and ensure accurate preparation for a safe adventure.

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Our Weather Pages also feature skiing and climbing conditions, permit information, and real-time air quality.

California

Tahoe

Donner Summit, Truckee, Mt Rose, South Lake

Conditions, Avalanche Info, Weather, Webcams

Eastern Sierra

Mammoth, Bishop, Big Pine

Conditions, Avalanche Info, Weather, Webcams

Mt Shasta

California

Conditions, Avalanche Info, Weather, Webcams

Lassen Peak

California

Conditions, Avalanche Info, Weather, Webcams

Washington

Mt Baker

Washington

Conditions, Avalanche Info, Weather, Webcams

Snoqualmie Pass

Washington

Conditions, Avalanche Info, Weather, Webcams

Mt Shuksan

Washington

Conditions, Avalanche Info, Weather, Webcams

Mt Rainier

Washington

Climbing Conditions, Weather & Webcams

Forbidden Peak

Boston Basin, Washington

Conditions, Avalanche Info, Weather, Webcams

International

Chamonix Mont Blanc

France

Conditions, Avalanche Info, Weather, Webcams

Featured Courses & Adventures

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Climbers on the Boston Glacier Traverse in the North Cascades during a Blackbird Guides Mountaineering Basics course
Location
Skill level
Beginner
Duration
1 Day

Intro to Mountaineering in Tahoe

Make the leap from hiker to climber with this introduction to mountaineering skills!
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Climbers on the Sahale Summit Ridge in the North Cascades, Washington
Location
Skill level
Beginner
Duration
1 Day

Intro to Mountaineering in Washington

Make the leap from hiker to climber with this introduction to mountaineering skills!
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Climbers high on the Emmons Glacier route on Mount Rainier
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
5 Days

Mt Rainier Summit & Skills Expedition 5 Day

5 days of big mountain skills & a summit attempt of 14,411' Mt Rainier.
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Skier hiking on the summit of Mt Shasta during a Blackbird Guides Summit Climb 2 Day trip
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
2-3 Days

Mt Shasta Summit Climb

Climb one of California’s biggest mountains while pushing your boundaries and gaining mountaineering skills.
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Skier camping at Helen Lake on Mt Shasta in California
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
5 Days

Mt Shasta Summit Climb & Skills Seminar 5 Day

Learn mountaineering skills needed for any big mountain climb, from Denali to Mt Everest, on California's most massive volcano!
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Lake with Mt Shuksan in the background during the summer
Location
Skill level
Advanced
Duration
3 Days

Mt Shuksan Fisher Chimneys

Complex glacier travel, moderate and exposed rock climbing and often a bit of easy ice climbing later in the season.
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Climber on the North Face of Mt Shuksan above a lake
Location
Skill level
Advanced
Duration
4 Days

Mt Shuksan North Face

Exciting exposure and panoramic views of Mt Baker set the stage for this adventurous big mountain climb.
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Three climbers on Coleman Glacier, Mt Baker
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
2-3 Days

Mt Baker Summit Climb

A mountaineering expedition to summit one of the most glaciated peaks in the lower 48.
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Crevasses in front of Mt Baker in Washington during a Blackbird Guides 4 day mountaineering skills seminar
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
4 Days

Mt Baker Summit & Skills Seminar 4 Day

Massive relief, expansive glaciers, and moderate to steep slopes make for an excellent training ground and incredible climbing.
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A climber being guided during an alpine climb of Mount Baker’s North Ridge
Location
Skill level
Advanced
Duration
3 Days

Mt Baker North Ridge Summit Climb

Massive relief, expansive glaciers, pitched ice climbing and incredible exposure make this climb simply exhilarating.
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Tent on a ridge overlooking Mt Baker during Blackbird Guides True North - Baker & Shuksan Alpinism Week
Location
Skill level
Advanced
Duration
7 Days

True North - Mt Baker & Mt Shuksan Alpinism

The True North Alpine Climbing week pairs the best climbing route on Mt Baker with one of Mt Shuksan's classic routes.
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Intro to Alpine Rock Climbing - Crystal Crag
Location
Skill level
Beginner Intermediate
Duration
1 Day

Intro to Alpine Rock Climbing - Crystal Crag

Crystal Crag is the perfect intro to Alpine Climbing for climbers with sport and trad experience.
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Hikers on the Boston Glacier Traverse in the North Cascades, Washington
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
4 Days

Forbidden Peak North Ridge

The North Ridge of Forbidden Peak is wild alpine climb in Boston Basin.
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Near the summit of Forbidden Peak in the North Cascades
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
3 Days

Forbidden Peak West Ridge

The West Ridge of Forbidden Peak is an outstanding alpine route and one of the 50 Classic Climbs of North America
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Forbidden Peak North Ridge Camp in the North Cascades, Washington
Location
Skill level
Advanced
Duration
4 Days

The Torment Forbidden Traverse

Navigate glaciers and knife-edge rock ridges with over a mile of traversing before summiting Forbidden Peak via the West Ridge.
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A Climber rescuing a climber during a crevasse rescue course on Mt Baker
Location
Skill level
Advanced
Duration
1 Day

Crevasse Rescue Course in Washington

Expand your rope skills and develop the advanced ski mountaineering skills needed to push into bigger terrain and rescue a partner.
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A student practicing during a crevasse rescue course in Tahoe
Location
Skill level
Advanced
Duration
1 Day

Crevasse Rescue Course in Tahoe

Expand your rope skills and develop the advanced ski mountaineering skills needed to push into bigger terrain and rescue a partner.
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Temple Crag Climbing
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
3 Days

Temple Crag Climbing

Climb the famed Celestial Aretes that make up one of our favorite rock-climbing areas in the Eastern Sierra- Temple Crag!
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Exposure while rock climbing bear creek spire above little lakes valley in the eastern sierra of california
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
3 Days

Bear Creek Spire Climbing

Bear Creek Spire is a gem of the High Sierra, with steep faces of white granite that the Sierra is renowned for
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High on Mont Blanc with a guide on the Trois Monts Route
Location
Skill level
Advanced
Duration
3 Days

Mont Blanc Summit Climb

The Trois Monts route is an excellent option for climbing Mont Blanc. It avoids the hazards of the Grand Couloir and puts the team in an amazing position on the highest peak in Western Europe!
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Mont Blanc Guides working on a Gran Paradiso Acclimitization climb
Location
Skill level
Advanced
Duration
2 Days

Gran Paradiso Summit Climb

Climb the highest peak in Italy with us! 4,061m Gran Paradiso is an excellent glaciated alpine climb for intermediate to advanced climbers.
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Matterhorn Hornli Ridge Climb
Location
Skill level
Advanced-Expert
Duration
2-3 Days

Matterhorn Hornli Ridge Climb

Continuous exposure and engaging climbing are the hallmarks of the Hornli Ridge Route on the Matterhorn.
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Sunset on Cordillera Blanca in Peru
Location
Skill level
Advanced Expert
Duration
20 Days

Peru Cordillera Blanca Alpine Climbing - Private

Build the perfect itinerary to suit your desires and abilities in the Cordillera Blanca.
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Climber on Pumice Ridge, Mt Baker
Location
Skill level
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
Duration
1-3 Days

Mt Baker Summit Climb - Private

Build a custom itinerary for your group based on your objectives, skills, and preferred trip length!
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North Cascades Alpine Climbing - Private
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced Expert
Duration
1-7 Days

North Cascades Alpine Climbing - Private

We'll an objective based on your experience and then explore the best climbing zones around Washington with our expert guides
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Climber climbing with crampons on Mt Shasta in California
Location
Skill level
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
Duration
1-3 Days

Mt Shasta Summit Climb - Private

Build a custom itinerary for your group based on your objectives, skills, and preferred trip length!
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Climber in Mount Emerson Gully in California
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced Expert
Duration
1-7 Days

Eastern Sierra Climbing - Private

Build a custom itinerary for your group in the Range of Light based on your objectives, skills, and preferred trip length!
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Fisher Chimneys climbing route on Mt Shuksan in Washington
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced Expert
Duration
1-7 Days

Alpine Skills Course - Private

Build the skills you need to accomplish your mountain objectives, from Mt Baker to Mt Everest, or anything in between.
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Alps Climbing Private
Location
Skill level
Advanced
Duration
1-12 Days

Alps Climbing Private

The Alps are the origin of alpinism and are the perfect place to build alpine climbing skills and tackle breathtaking climbs with our IFMGA Mountain Guides. Our private Alps Climbs are for small teams of climbers with similar skills sets and goals.
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Blackbird Mountain Guides on Urus Este in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru
Location
Skill level
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Duration
1-7 Days

Custom Alpine Climbing in Washington

This is a private alpine climbing program for you and your team. We tailor the program for your team to help you accomplish your specific goals.
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Backcountry Navigation Course in Tahoe
Location
Skill level
All Levels
Duration
1 Day

Backcountry Navigation Course in Tahoe

If you are an aspiring mountaineer, backcountry skier or just love to recreate outdoors, knowing how to use a map and compass is an essential skill.
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climbing on Donner summit with an AMGA Rock climbing guide
Location
Skill level
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Duration
Full Day / Half Day

Rock Climbing in Tahoe - Private

The perfect day climbing, from fun single pitch or multi-pitch rock climbing or geared toward learning and improving skills.
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Climber in Mount Emerson Gully in California
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced Expert
Duration
1-7 Days

Eastern Sierra Climbing - Private

Build a custom itinerary for your group in the Range of Light based on your objectives, skills, and preferred trip length!
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Lover's Leap Rock Climbing
Location
Skill level
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Duration
1 Day

Lover's Leap Rock Climbing

The perfect day rock climbing on Sierra granite - we'll tackle fun single-pitch or multi-pitch rock climbing or can focus on improving trad and multi-pitch climbing skills.
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Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing in Tahoe
Location
Skill level
Beginner
Duration
1 Day

Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing in Tahoe

Learn the foundational skills you'll need to climb the famous granite rock of Donner Summit and beyond!
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Intro to Trad Climbing Techniques in Tahoe
Location
Skill level
Beginner
Duration
1 Day

Intro to Trad Climbing Techniques in Tahoe

Learn how to properly place gear (cams, nuts), how to clean gear, how to trust your gear, and how to build trad anchors.
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Anchor building while rock climbing
Location
Skill level
Beginner
Duration
1 Day

Rock Climbing Anchor Building Course in Tahoe

Learn to build a variety of different rock climbing anchors that will allow you to climb safely and efficiently outdoors.
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Rock climbing guides in Index Washington
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
1 Day

Rock Climbing at Index - Private

The perfect day climbing, from fun single pitch or multi-pitch rock climbing or geared toward learning and improving skills.
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A climber on the cliffs with a rock guide at Mt Erie in Washington
Location
Skill level
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Duration
1 Day

Rock Climbing at Mt Erie - Private

The perfect day climbing, from fun single pitch or multi-pitch rock climbing or geared toward learning and improving skills.
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Temple Crag Climbing
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
3 Days

Temple Crag Climbing

Climb the famed Celestial Aretes that make up one of our favorite rock-climbing areas in the Eastern Sierra- Temple Crag!
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Exposure while rock climbing bear creek spire above little lakes valley in the eastern sierra of california
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
3 Days

Bear Creek Spire Climbing

Bear Creek Spire is a gem of the High Sierra, with steep faces of white granite that the Sierra is renowned for
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Calaveras Dome Rock Climbing
Location
Skill level
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Duration
1 Day

Calaveras Dome Rock Climbing

The perfect day rock climbing on Sierra granite - we'll tackle fun multi-pitch rock climbing or can focus on improving multi-pitch efficiency and climbing skills.
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North Cascades Alpine Climbing - Private
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced Expert
Duration
1-7 Days

North Cascades Alpine Climbing - Private

We'll an objective based on your experience and then explore the best climbing zones around Washington with our expert guides
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Near the summit of Forbidden Peak in the North Cascades
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
3 Days

Forbidden Peak West Ridge

The West Ridge of Forbidden Peak is an outstanding alpine route and one of the 50 Classic Climbs of North America
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Intro to Alpine Rock Climbing - Crystal Crag
Location
Skill level
Beginner Intermediate
Duration
1 Day

Intro to Alpine Rock Climbing - Crystal Crag

Crystal Crag is the perfect intro to Alpine Climbing for climbers with sport and trad experience.
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A Rock Guide in Tahoe working on a group rock climbing program at Donner Summit
Location
Skill level
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Duration
2-8 Hours

Group Rock Climbing in Tahoe

Group and Family Rock climbing on Donner Summit. This program is a fun single pitch rock climbing session or skills development course for your group.
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Custom Rock Climbing in California
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
1-7 Days

Custom Rock Climbing in California

This is a private rock climbing program for you and your team. We tailor the program for your team to help you accomplish your specific goals.
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Custom Rock Climbing in Washington
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
1-7 Days

Custom Rock Climbing in Washington

This is a private rock climbing program for you and your team. We tailor the program for your team to help you accomplish your specific goals.
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Students during an AIARE 1 Avalanche course in Lake Tahoe, digging snow pits to inspect the snowpack and layering.
Location
Tahoe
Skill level
Touring Experience
Duration
2.5 Days

AIARE 1 Avalanche Course in Tahoe

Our AIARE 1 Avalanche Course features two full days in the field and an online course built by Blackbird Mountain Guides.
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Students practicing rescue drills during an AIARE 1 +Rescue Avalanche course. A beacon is buried to simulate a burial victim.
Location
North Lake Tahoe
Skill level
Touring Experience
Duration
3.5 Days

AIARE 1 + Rescue Avalanche Course in Tahoe

Maximize your time and gain all of the fundamental avalanche awareness and rescue skills in our innovative three days course.
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Lift Accessed Avalanche Rescue Course Participants performing a mock avalanche rescue at donner ski ranch
Location
North Lake Tahoe, California
Skill level
Touring Experience
Duration
1 Day

Lift-Accessed AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course in Tahoe

Our innovative lift-accessed course gives you more practice in more realistic avalanche terrain, making you a better backcountry partner.
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Skier touring toward Pyramid Peak in South Lake Tahoe
Location
North Lake Tahoe, California
Skill level
AIARE 1, Rescue, Extensive Touring
Duration
2.5 Days

AIARE 2 Avalanche Course in Tahoe

Dive deeper into weather, snow, route planning, human dynamics, and avalanche terrain with the Blackbird AIARE 2
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AIARE 1 participants above Source Lake in Snoqualmie Pass
Location
Mt Baker & Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Skill level
Touring Experience
Duration
2.5 Days

AIARE 1 Avalanche Course in Washington

Our AIARE 1 Avalanche Course features two full days in the field and an online course built by Blackbird Mountain Guides.
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Participants in an AIARE 1 Avalanche course digging snow pits to inspect the snowpack and learn about layering processes.
Location
Mt Baker or Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Skill level
Touring Experience
Duration
3.5 Days

AIARE 1 + Rescue Avalanche Course in Washington

Maximize your time and gain all of the fundamental avalanche awareness and rescue skills in our innovative three days course.
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Avalanche Rescue Course in Washington
Location
Mt Baker or Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Skill level
Touring Experience
Duration
1 Day

AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course in Washington

Our innovative course gives you more practice in more realistic avalanche terrain, making you a better backcountry partner.
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Students during an AIARE 2 Avalanche course, examining snow pits to identify snow pack layers.
Location
Skill level
AIARE 1, Rescue, Extensive Touring
Duration
2.5 Days

AIARE 2 Avalanche Course in Washington

Dive deeper into weather, snow, route planning, human dynamics, and avalanche terrain with the Blackbird AIARE 2
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Skiers skinning through the backcountry in the Eastern Sierra
Location
Mammoth
Skill level
Touring Experience
Duration
2.5 Days

AIARE 1 Avalanche Course in Mammoth

Our AIARE 1 Avalanche Course features two full days in the field and an online course built by Blackbird Mountain Guides.
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Students from an AIARE 1 Avalanche course perform snowpack tests in the Truckee, Lake Tahoe area during their avalanche level 1 course.
Location
Mammoth
Skill level
Touring Experience
Duration
3.5 Days

AIARE 1 + Rescue Avalanche Course in Mammoth

Maximize your time and gain all of the fundamental avalanche awareness and rescue skills in our innovative three days course.
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Avalanche Rescue Course in Mammoth
Location
Mammoth Lakes, California
Skill level
Touring Experience
Duration
1 Day

AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course in Mammoth

Our innovative course gives you more practice in more realistic avalanche terrain, making you a better backcountry partner.
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Blackbird instructor demonstrating snow pit shear test during an AIARE 1 Avalanche course
Location
Skill level
Touring Experience
Duration
1-3 Days

AIARE Avalanche Courses in California - Private

A private AIARE course just for your and your friends & backcountry partners.
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Students learning to perform snow pit shear test during an AIARE 1 Avalanche course.
Location
Skill level
Touring Experience
Duration
1-3 Days

AIARE Avalanche Courses in Washington - Private

A private AIARE course just for your and your friends & backcountry partners.
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A skier rips a turn on deep day in the Tahoe backcountry.
Location
Lake Tahoe, California
Skill level
Beginner - Intermediate
Duration
Multi-Program

Avy Pass - Tahoe

A series of courses throughout the season to develop skills to understand risks and make smart decisions in the backcountry.
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Avy Pass - Washington
Location
Mt Baker or Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Skill level
Beginner - Intermediate
Duration
Multi-Program

Avy Pass - Washington

A series of courses throughout the season to develop skills to understand risks and make smart decisions in the backcountry.
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Backcountry Skiing Tahoe - Private
Location
Skill level
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Duration
1 Day

Backcountry Skiing Tahoe - Private

We'll select an objective based on your experience and then explore the best backcountry zones Tahoe with our expert guides
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Intro to Backcountry in California - Private
Location
Tahoe
Skill level
Beginner
Duration
1 Day

Intro to Backcountry in California - Private

A fun, fast way to learn all of the skills and techniques you need to start exploring in the backcountry.
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Frog Lake Huts - Private Guiding
Location
Skill level
Intermediate Advanced
Duration
3-4 Days

Frog Lake Huts - Private Guiding

Book our guides to make your Frog Lake Huts Trip a huge success!
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