Explore the Italian Alps or Dolomites with our IFMGA Mountain Guides. Italy should be on every backcountry skier's tick list due to its incredible access to world class terrain, amazing history and delicious food. The Alps will change your perspective of what it means to be a ski mountaineer.
Price: $3,350 / person. See Inclusions Tab for Details.
All deposits are nonrefundable. Payment in full of the remaining balance is due 180 days before your trip starts.
Our week long backcountry focused ski trips in the Alps and Dolomites use lifts, trains and other infrastructure to maximize our skiing in Italy's incredible ski terrain. Each day we will focus on finding the best snow quality and terrain use for the group, ending the day with incredible meals in town or at rifugios in the mountains.
This trip requires a minimum of 3 people.
Here's the schedule for your trip:
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:
Here's what's included with your trip:
Ski/Split Touring Gear
Note: Any scheduled program can also be run as a private program with customized dates and rates.
Both options offer exceptional guiding and experiences. Choose what works best for you!
Day 1 Meet in Chamonix
Day 2 Ski Valley Blanche or similar warm up objective (weather and conditions based)
Day 3 Chamonix Ski Mountaineering Objective
Day 4 Chamonix Ski Mountaineering Objective
Day 5 Chamonix Ski Mountaineering Objective
Day 6 Chamonix Ski Mountaineering Objective
Day 7 Conclusion of the program
Our week long backcountry focused ski trips in the Alps and Dolomites use lifts, trains and other infrastructure to maximize our skiing in Italy's incredible ski terrain. Each day we will focus on finding the best snow quality and terrain use for the group, ending the day with incredible meals in town or at rifugios in the mountains.
This trip requires a minimum of 3 people.
Here's the schedule for your trip:
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:
Here's what's included with your trip:
Ski/Split Touring Gear
Ok, this was my 2nd hut trip with Blackbird and wow was it amazing. I mean, at 50 if I had done this 25 years ago I am pretty sure my life would have gone in a very different direction.
First and foremost, Zeb Blaise (owner and lead guide), is an absolute rockstar. He ensured that everyone made it to the lodge no matter how hard the weather and airlines tried to prevent it. He was constantly working to make sure this was an amazing experience.
While visibility was difficult all week I still think we scored big time. With 5-10cm of fresh every day and a mix of guides and practicum's with local knowledge we were never longing for more. With the ability to self select we were able to choose from skiing bell to bell or a more mellow day but always had fun.
I could go on about the food being fantastic and the hut's sauna for days but there is only so much room to type.
Oh yeah, about the pillows... This is probably this best pillow terrain I've ever seen, in person, a magazine or a video part. I mean Mike Lindell would be jealous of this place. A week later and I'm still dreaming about pillow lines!
The only real question is whether I will return to Snowfall or check out a different hut next winter...
In short, a once in a lifetime experience. The perfect balance between comfort (a lodge that is off the grid but has everything you need, including sauna and amazing food) and outdoor adventure (disconnected, epic snow and terrain, unreal views, the list goes on). To top it off, Blackbird guides helps to make the experience as good as it gets. They are professionals at coordinating and communicating plans, as well as true backcountry mountain guides - ensuring a safe experience, while providing education and guaranteeing epic powder turns. I have used Blackbird since they started and will continue to do so. They are at the top of their game. Don't miss this trip, or frankly, any trip Blackbird puts together. If you have the opportunity, GO!
Magnificent terrain to explore each day and a beautiful hut to return to each night. Couldn’t have loved this week more!
Blackbird trips are something special. Amazing terrain, super knowledgeable and fun guides, great guests, and spectacular food. Snowfall had it all, from high alpine & glaciers to super fun tree and pillow skiing. Looking forward to coming back.
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