Custom Backcountry Skiing in California

Build a custom ski program that accommodates any type of skiing objective, from iconic lines to skills training. Reach out today and we can create a trip that accomplishes your goals. Venues include the Tahoe area, Mt Shasta, & more throughout the Sierra.
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This is a private skiing program for you and your team.

We tailor the program for your team to help you accomplish your specific goals.

Private ski programs are based on your team. Various objectives may require specific skills and fitness.

Here's what's included with your course:

  • Experienced AMGA/AIARE Trained Guide
  • Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools and a first aid kit
  • Wag Bags - for human waste disposal in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
Not Included
  • Ski/Splitboard Gear
  • Avalanche Gear
  • Guide Gratuities

Ski/Split Touring Gear

  • Alpine Touring Ski or Splitboard Setup - No snowshoes
  • Alpine Touring or Splitboard Boots
  • Climbing Skins
  • Touring Backpack - with pockets for avalanche gear
  • Adjustable Touring Poles
Avalanche Safety Gear
  • Avalanche Beacon
  • Avalanche Shovel
  • Avalanche Probe
Clothing & Accessories
  • Technical Outerwear (jacket, bibs/pants)
  • Multiple Midlayer Options
  • Gloves
  • Helmet
  • Goggles
  • Beanie
  • Baseball Cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Water Bottle / Hydration Pack (2L)
  • Lunch and Snacks

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    SKILL LEVELIntermediate Advanced
    ELEVATION6,000'-14,000'
    LocationCalifornia

    Price/Person $1,370.00
    Private Programs
    Duration: Custom
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    Private Programs

    Blackbird Mountain Guides offers both scheduled group programs and private programs.

    Private programs are simply above and beyond what Blackbird Mountain Guides currently has scheduled. Scheduled courses are not always less expensive. Before booking a trip with Blackbird Mountain Guides, clients are encouraged to review the differences between these types of programs, and to decide what works best for them.

    SCHEDULED PROGRAMS

    Scheduled Programs have fixed dates, itineraries, objectives, curriculum, and costs. They typically appeal to solo individuals or small groups or who are looking to share the cost of their program with a larger group. Correspondingly, scheduled programs are less expensive for smaller groups (1-2), and they provide the opportunity to meet others with similar interests. If you have a large group (3+), Scheduled programs will often be more expensive. They can fill up quickly, and scheduling flexibility is obviously limited.

    Scheduled programs will have advertised dates. All scheduled programs can be run as private programs with private dates/rates as well.

    PRIVATE PROGRAMS

    Private programs have scheduling freedom. They typically appeal to those who would like some flexibility in planning their own trip or course. In this regard, Itineraries and objectives can be tailored to suit current conditions as well as client goals. Private programs are normally less expensive for larger groups (3+). If you have a small group (1-2) private programs will be more expensive.

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    We tailor the program for your team to help you accomplish your specific goals.

    This is a private skiing program for you and your team.

    We tailor the program for your team to help you accomplish your specific goals.

    Private ski programs are based on your team. Various objectives may require specific skills and fitness.

    Here's what's included with your course:

    • Experienced AMGA/AIARE Trained Guide
    • Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools and a first aid kit
    • Wag Bags - for human waste disposal in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
    Not Included
    • Ski/Splitboard Gear
    • Avalanche Gear
    • Guide Gratuities

    Ski/Split Touring Gear

    • Alpine Touring Ski or Splitboard Setup - No snowshoes
    • Alpine Touring or Splitboard Boots
    • Climbing Skins
    • Touring Backpack - with pockets for avalanche gear
    • Adjustable Touring Poles
    Avalanche Safety Gear
    • Avalanche Beacon
    • Avalanche Shovel
    • Avalanche Probe
    Clothing & Accessories
  • Technical Outerwear (jacket, bibs/pants)
  • Multiple Midlayer Options
  • Gloves
  • Helmet
  • Goggles
  • Beanie
  • Baseball Cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Water Bottle / Hydration Pack (2L)
  • Lunch and Snacks
  • Epic Reviews From Adventurers

    3 reviews
    • Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Shasta in May '24

      pril 2024 - just down from 3 day 2 nite custom guided touring on SW face of Shasta with guides Jan and Timm. BMG took our group of 4 (and a 5th we mutually thought to include) on a multi day camp mixing mostly touring with some super relevant alpine skills drills and training. Making camp in lingering days of storms, guide's beta about just where good snow likely to accumulate spot on, scoring great lines. Summit eluded us again (see review from last year) for windscouring of upper elevations, but right call for the day. BMG's gear as advertised, Jan and Timm lead comfortable and efficient camp routine, leaving keeper learning points in the minds of all of our fairly experienced group. My 3rd time with BMG, not my last at all.

      William M.
      Verified Buyer
    • Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Great guiding

      Sheldon is fantastic.

      Jonathan W.
      Verified Buyer
    • Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Great weekend on Shasta

      We requested a bespoke program since we were all experienced backcountry skiers with previous ski mountaineering experience. Our guides did a great job tailoring a program to our objectives and skill level.

      Rob S.
      Verified Buyer
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