Intro to Backcountry Skiing in Tahoe

Join AMGA mountain guide Jim Moore and learn the ropes of backcountry skiing in the stunning Tahoe region in the beautiful Sierra Nevada!

Sierra Nevada (California)

1/2 Day

Jan - Apr, Jun, Dec

Low

Beginner

Description

Our Intro to Backcountry Skiing in Tahoe program is ideal for beginners who want to both explore and learn the backcountry skiing ropes. Of course, Tahoe, with its idyllic beauty and long snow season is the ideal place to do so. Furthermore, we can adapt our explorations to your level of comfort and fitness. As a result, you will be able to make the most of the learning experience while enjoying the view.

So what are some of the things you can learn with us on this backcountry skiing in Tahoe intro? There are many things to consider on a backcountry skiing trip. Because you will be skiing outside established ski routes you need to learn about terrain, weather, and safety techniques. Some of the topics we cover include avalanche safety, route finding, skinning technique, and rope work and rescue.

Discovering unchartered territory is a vitalizing experience that everyone should have. In order to make the most of this type of exploration, learning the basics is essential. If you want to enter the amazing world of backcountry skiing, then this intro is definitely for you.

Ready to join me on the first of many wild adventures? Want to polish or advance some of your skills? Then make sure to book your place now and join me on this Intro to backcountry skiing in Tahoe. I will be more than happy to guide you on the discovery of this unique and beautiful place!

Looking to step it up a little? Then join me on a custom backcountry ski day trip in Tahoe!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

Prices are per person. Equipment not included.

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SUGGESTED BACKCOUNTRY EQUIPMENT

You will need to bring some or all of the following:

• Backpack with the capacity to hold gear for day trips (should have straps to carry skis or a board) • Shovel • Probe (1 probe per 2 people is required) • Transceiver • Wicking (capilene or polypropilene ) long underwear tops and bottoms- • Fleece vest- • Expedition weight top or fleece shirt- Jacket (with a hood if you have one) • Down coat (good for lunch breaks and emergencies)- • Waterproof/breathable ski pants • Head band or ball cap for touring • Warm hat that covers your ears • Ski Gloves- • Fleece windstopper gloves for touring • Water bottle or hydration system that will not freeze • Snack and/or lunch • Goggles • Sunglasses • Lipbalm and sunscreen • Ski poles if you are skiing • Helmet if you wear one • Touring equipment: alpine touring boots/bindings/skis/skins, telemark gear/skins, or if you snowboard - split board/skins, or snowshoes** **Consult with your guide to refine your equipment selection. Too much gear makes for a heavy load. Not enough may limit where you can go.

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About the guide

Jim

5.0

(14)

Ski Guide

I am an AMGA certified Ski Guide, specializing in guiding skiing from Tahoe resorts to the backcountry on mountains from California to Alaska.
I also guide and instruct in mountain bike, rock climbing, and kayak/SUP.

Certified by: American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA), Professional Ski Instructors Association (PSIA) Level 3, American Avalanche Association (AAA) Level 3, and as a Wilderness First Responder.

Languages

English

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What people are saying about this trip

James

Jim is an outstanding and experienced guide. He did a great job of educating us on weather, safety, technique and helped us all on equipment questions. I would highly recommend him and will reach out to him again for a future trip.

Alison

Erik

Jim is an excellent guide with extensive experience in just about everything having to do with the outdoors. I highly recommend this experience!

Alison

Megan

We had a great experience with Jim Moore. We were all beginners to the Backcountry, and he had valuable experience and great stories to share. We had some rental equipment malfunctions and he was very accommodating and understanding about that also. I feel we gained a lot of knowledge in a short period of time and had a lot of fun as well. Thanks again Jim and we hope to be out in the Backcountry again soon!