1-day intro to backcountry skiing in the Mt. Hood National Forest, near Portland

Tucked away in the far north west of the United States lies the breathtaking Mount Hood National Forest in the state of Oregon, close to the city of Portland.

Running south of the Columbia River Gorge, the national forest extends for more than 60 miles. Stunning lakes and trickling streams, forest-carpeted mountains and dormant volcanoes flurried with snow.

Join me here for a 1-day ski touring course that gives you everything to pursue your backcountry adventure.

Discover the fundamentals of backcountry skiing, from how to use binding and skins, basic avalanche beacon and shovel skills, proper equipment for skiing, transitioning in different snow conditions, and techniques for skinning uphill and downhill.

You’ll also become aware of the common errors made, and how to interpret avalanche and weather bulletins.

Our action-packed course, which should last for approximately 6 hours, will be instructed in the northeastern section of the Mount Hood National Forest.

Potential participants need to be a skier of at least an intermediate level who can negotiate tree runs. And your fitness level should be able to endure sustained and strenuous exercise. 

Get in touch now to reserve your place in the wild mountains of Mount Hood, standing in the national forest near the city of Portland for a 1-day introduction to backcountry skiing.

Interested in this trip? Send us a request and we’ll do our best to find a certified guide or agency who is authorized to guide in the area and who is available during your dates.