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Ski & Splitboard

Tahoe Tour - North Lake

Intermediate Advanced

Tahoe Tour - North Lake

Select an objective based on your experience and then explore the best backcountry zones in North Lake Tahoe with our expert guides

Mt Rose Backcountry Ski Tour

Intermediate Advanced

Mt Rose Backcountry Ski Tour

Mt Rose offers large amounts of dry snow and an incredible retreat from storms with high snowlines

Skier making a turn on Mt Shasta in California during a Blackbird Guides Summit & Ski 3 Day trip

Intermediate Advanced

Mt Shasta Summit & Ski Descent 3 Day

Climb and ski one of California’s biggest mountains while pushing your boundaries and gaining ski mountaineering skills.

Skier touring up a mountain in the Eastern Sierra, California with Blackbird Guides

Intermediate Advanced Expert

Eastern Sierra Backcountry Skiing

Join us for a day of ski touring in one of the most magical ranges in the United States

A skier rips a turn on deep day in the Tahoe backcountry.

North Lake Tahoe, California South Lake Tahoe, California

Intermediate Advanced

Tahoe Backcountry Pass

The Tahoe Backcountry Pass is a great way to meet new touring partners and enjoy new zones in the Tahoe area!

Tahoe Tour - South Lake

Intermediate Advanced

Tahoe Tour - South Lake

Select an objective based on your experience and then explore the best backcountry zones in South Lake Tahoe with our expert guides

Skier on a ridge above Lake Tahoe during a Blackbird Guides Sugarbowl to Squaw Ski Tour

Intermediate Advanced

Sugar Bowl to Palisades Ski Tour

A 13 mile traverse along the Pacific Crest Trail with plenty of climbing and skiing between two of Tahoe's great ski resorts.

Skier hiking on Mt Shasta during a Blackbird Guides Summit & Ski 2 Day trip

Intermediate Advanced

Mt Shasta Summit & Ski Descent 2 Day

Climb and ski one of California’s biggest mountains while pushing your boundaries and gaining ski mountaineering skills.

Lassen Peak Private Backcountry Skiing

Intermediate Advanced

Lassen Peak Private Backcountry Skiing

The Southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range, this peak is an ideal place to hone in your ski mountaineering skills, or to just ski incredible snow!

Eastern Sierra Ski Mountaineering

Intermediate Advanced

Eastern Sierra Ski Mountaineering

Join us for a day of ski mountaineering in one of the most magical ranges in the United States.

Skier hiking on Mt Shasta during a Blackbird Guides Summit & Ski 2 Day trip

Advanced Expert

Mt Shasta Summit & Ski Descent 1 Day

A single push ski mountaineering trip to the top of the largest volcano in the Cascade Range

Eastern Sierra Ski Mountaineering 3 Days

Advanced Expert

Eastern Sierra Ski Mountaineering 3 Days

Join us for three days of ski mountaineering in one of the most magical ranges in the United States.

Extreme terrain is one of the major attractions at the Frog Lake Huts in Truckee. Here, a skier points out backcountry ski lines and snow conditions on some exposed and heavily corniced terrain.

Intermediate Advanced

3 Days / 4 Days

Women's Frog Lake Hut Weekend

Explore Incredible terrain and enjoy plush accommodations with the finest hut-based skiing experience outside of BC.

Skier making a powder turn during a Blackbird Guides Private Ski Touring trip in North Lake Tahoe

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Custom Backcountry Ski & Splitboard Program

We provide custom backcountry touring adventures for just you and your team. We tailor the program based on your ability and objectives.

Ski Mt Shasta with Daron Rahlves

Intermediate - Advanced

Ski Mt Shasta with Daron Rahlves

Join Olympic ski racer and World Cup Champion Daron Rahlves and IFMGA Mountain Guide Zeb Blais for the ski mountaineering adventure of a lifetime on Mt Shasta.

Daron Rahlves partnering with Blackbird Mountain Guides to provide unforgettable ski mountaineering experiences in California.

Advanced Expert

Ski the Eastern Sierra with Daron Rahlves

Join Olympic ski racer and World Cup Champion Daron Rahlves and IFMGA Mountain Guide Zeb Blais for the ski mountaineering adventure of a lifetime in California's Eastern Sierra.

Women ski touring through a valley looking up at big mountains

Women's Intermediate Backcountry

Take your backcountry skiing and splitboarding to the next level with our Women's Intermediate Backcountry Course!

Women's Intro to Backcountry

Women's Intro to Backcountry

A fun, fast way to master all of the skills and techniques you need to start exploring in the backcountry.

Ski Mountaineering Pass

North Lake Tahoe, California South Lake Tahoe, California

Intermediate - Advanced

Ski Mountaineering Pass

Sharpen your backcountry skills with our expert guides this season as you prepare for an iconic ski mountaineering mission.

Women's Mt Shasta Summit & Ski Descent 3 Day

Intermediate Advanced

Women's Mt Shasta Summit & Ski Descent 3 Day

Climb and ski one of California’s biggest mountains while pushing your boundaries and gaining ski mountaineering skills with our women-led team.

Skiing Powder and slashing turns in British Columbia’s Monashee Range on a BC Lodge Ski touring Week at Sol Mountain Lodge

Intermediate Advanced

Avalanche Skills Tour

Refresh and sharpen your skills while learning from the decisions your guide is making at every turn

Eastern Sierra 4 Day Ski Mountaineering Basecamp

Advanced Expert

Eastern Sierra 4 Day Ski Mountaineering Basecamp

Set camp and explore for 4 days & 3 nights of ski mountaineering, deep in one of the most magical ranges in the United States, the Eastern Sierra!

Mt Shasta + Lassen Peak Summit & Ski 4 Day

Advanced Expert

Mt Shasta + Lassen Peak Summit & Ski 4 Day

Climb and ski one of California’s biggest mountains while pushing your boundaries and gaining ski mountaineering skills.

Private Backcountry Skiing Tahoe

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Private Backcountry Skiing Tahoe

We'll select an objective based on your experience and then explore the best backcountry zones Tahoe with our expert guides

Skier hiking on Mt Shasta during a Blackbird Guides Summit & Ski 2 Day trip

Intermediate Advanced Expert

Mt Shasta Private Ski Mountaineering

From fast and light pushes to multiday skills seminars, we can build the perfect program to fit the needs of your team.

Skier making a turn on Mt Shasta in California during a Blackbird Guides Summit & Ski 3 Day trip

Intermediate Advanced

Mt Shasta Summit & Ski Descent Private

Build a custom itinerary for your group based on your objectives, skills, and preferred trip length!

Skier making a turn on Mt Shasta in California

Mt Shasta Skills & Ski Weekend

Learn to climb efficiently, use an ice axe and crampons, and manage the hazards of big mountains like Mt Shasta.

Skier touring on Mt Baker in Washington at dawn

Intermediate Advanced

Mt Baker Summit & Ski 3 Day

Climb and ski one of Washington's biggest mountains while pushing your boundaries and gaining ski mountaineering skills.

Sunrise on Mt Baker in Washington

Intermediate Advanced

Mt Baker Summit & Ski 2 Day

Climb and ski one of Washington's biggest mountains while pushing your boundaries and gaining ski mountaineering skills.

Skier making a powder turn near the summit of Mt Baker in Washington

Advanced Expert

Mt Baker Summit & Ski 1 Day

A single push ski mountaineering trip covering 7,000' to the top of the Mt Baker in the Cascade Range!

Mt Baker Ski Mountaineering Camp 5 Day

Intermediate-Advanced

Mt Baker Ski Mountaineering Camp 5 Day

Climb and ski one of Washington's biggest mountains while pushing your boundaries and gaining ski mountaineering skills.

Ski Mountaineering Pass

North Lake Tahoe, California South Lake Tahoe, California

Intermediate - Advanced

Ski Mountaineering Pass

Sharpen your backcountry skills with our expert guides this season as you prepare for an iconic ski mountaineering mission.

Skier making a powder turn during a Blackbird Guides Private Ski Touring trip in North Lake Tahoe

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Custom Backcountry Ski & Splitboard Program

We provide custom backcountry touring adventures for just you and your team. We tailor the program based on your ability and objectives.

Skier making a pow turn on a sunny slope on Mt Baker in Washington

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Private Backcountry Skiing Washington

We'll an objective based on your experience and then explore the best backcountry zones around Washington with our expert guides

Snoqualmie Pass Backcountry Skiing

Intermediate Advanced

Snoqualmie Pass Backcountry Skiing

Select an objective based on your experience and then explore the best backcountry zones around with our expert guides

North Cascades - Private Ski Mountaineering

Advanced Expert

North Cascades - Private Ski Mountaineering

Join us for a day of ski touring in the North Cascades, which are also known as the American Alps!

Rogers Pass Backcountry Skiing

Intermediate Expert

7 Days, 6 Nights

Rogers Pass Backcountry Skiing

Rogers Pass is a backcountry skiing paradise with massive, glaciated terrain, steep tree skiing & mellow powder fields.

Valkyr Lodge BC 2024

Intermediate Expert

7 Days, 6 Nights

Valkyr Lodge BC 2024

The Valkyr Lodge is perched at 2,210 meters on the north end of the range on Naumulten Mountain. From here there are 7 unique ski zones on 3 mountains – Naumulten, Mount Rollins and the north face of Mt. McBride

Skier ripping a powder turn at Icefall Lodge in British Columbia

Intermediate - Expert

7 Days, 6 Nights

Icefall Lodge BC

50,000 acres of spectacular terrain that incorporated the best features of classic ranges across the world.

Snowboarder slashing a pow turn during Blackbird Guides Sunrise Lodge BC Ski Week

Intermediate - Expert

7 Days, 6 Nights

Sunrise Lodge BC Ski Week

50,000 acres of spectacular terrain that incorporated the best features of classic ranges across the world.

The Snowfall Lodge is an incredible backcountry ski lodge located in the Battle Range of the Selkirk Mountains in British Colmbia. It is an incredible lodge for backcountry skiing!

Snowfall Lodge, Selkirk Mountains, British Columbia

Intermediate Expert

7 Days, 6 Nights

Snowfall Lodge BC 2024

The mix of alpine terrain, old growth tree skiing, and massive snowfalls, makes the Snowfall Lodge an incredible destination.

Rogers Pass Backcountry Skiing

Intermediate Expert

7 Days, 6 Nights

Rogers Pass Backcountry Skiing

Rogers Pass is a backcountry skiing paradise with massive, glaciated terrain, steep tree skiing & mellow powder fields.

Valkyr Lodge BC 2024

Intermediate Expert

7 Days, 6 Nights

Valkyr Lodge BC 2024

The Valkyr Lodge is perched at 2,210 meters on the north end of the range on Naumulten Mountain. From here there are 7 unique ski zones on 3 mountains – Naumulten, Mount Rollins and the north face of Mt. McBride

Skier ripping a powder turn at Icefall Lodge in British Columbia

Intermediate - Expert

7 Days, 6 Nights

Icefall Lodge BC

50,000 acres of spectacular terrain that incorporated the best features of classic ranges across the world.

French Alps Ski Week

Advanced - Expert

French Alps Ski Week

Ski the French Alps with IFMGA Mountain Guide Zeb Blais and change your perspective of what it means to be a ski mountaineer.

Italian Alps Ski Week

Advanced Expert

Italian Alps Ski Week

Ski the Italian Alps with IFMGA Mountain Guide Zeb Blais and change your perspective of what it means to be a ski mountaineer.

Patagonia Ski Mountaineering

Patagonia, Chile & Argentina, South America

Patagonia Ski Mountaineering

A 7-day adventure in Patagonia to summit and ski amazing peaks in the Andes, learn fundamental ski mountaineering skills, and progress your big mountain skiing. Our program supports a range of skills and abilities & will be a ton of fun!

LQ Outpost Backcountry Lodge BC 2025

Intermediate Expert

7 Days, 6 Nights

LQ Outpost Backcountry Lodge BC 2025

Experience a ski touring dreamscape on all aspects of Mt. Lequereux.

A starry night at the Sentry Lodge backcountry ski lodge in British Columbia. Ski Lodge photo by Evan Peters

Intermediate Advanced Expert

7 Days, 6 Nights

Sentry Lodge Backcountry Ski Lodge 2026

Great tree skiing right below the hut and short walks to epic pillow zones made famous in numerous ski movies.

The Snowfall Lodge is an incredible backcountry ski lodge located in the Battle Range of the Selkirk Mountains in British Colmbia. It is an incredible lodge for backcountry skiing!

Snowfall Lodge, Selkirk Mountains, British Columbia

Intermediate Expert

7 Days, 6 Nights

Snowfall Lodge BC 2024

The mix of alpine terrain, old growth tree skiing, and massive snowfalls, makes the Snowfall Lodge an incredible destination.

Extreme terrain is one of the major attractions at the Frog Lake Huts in Truckee. Here, a skier points out backcountry ski lines and snow conditions on some exposed and heavily corniced terrain.

Intermediate Advanced

3 Days / 4 Days

Women's Frog Lake Hut Weekend

Explore Incredible terrain and enjoy plush accommodations with the finest hut-based skiing experience outside of BC.

Women's Intro to Backcountry

Women's Intro to Backcountry

A fun, fast way to master all of the skills and techniques you need to start exploring in the backcountry.

Women ski touring through a valley looking up at big mountains

Women's Intermediate Backcountry

Take your backcountry skiing and splitboarding to the next level with our Women's Intermediate Backcountry Course!

Women's Mt Shasta Summit & Ski Descent 3 Day

Intermediate Advanced

Women's Mt Shasta Summit & Ski Descent 3 Day

Climb and ski one of California’s biggest mountains while pushing your boundaries and gaining ski mountaineering skills with our women-led team.

Women's Ski Mountaineering Skills

All the skills you need to tackle any ski mountaineering objective in style

Women's AIARE 1 + Rescue Avalanche Course

North Lake Tahoe, California

Touring Experience

Women's AIARE 1 + Rescue Avalanche Course

Maximize your time and gain all of the fundamental avalanche awareness and rescue skills in our innovative three days course.