Take your backcountry skiing to a new level. Learn advanced ski mountaineering techniques in Tahoe
Ready to take your backcountry skiing to the next level? This comprehensive backcountry ski mountaineering course combines backcountry skiing with mountaineering to get you higher into the more alpine ski terrain. Learn to ski couloirs, steeps and wide open glaciers. We also cover technical mountaineering techniques as they apply to skiing big peaks.
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- CourseSki mountaineering instruction covered: Skiing Steeps & Couloirs; Snow Anchors, Ropework & Rappeling; Ice Axe and Boot Crampon use; Crevasse Rescue on Skis; Navigation & Route Planning; Snowpack Stability Evaluation
- Backcountry guidingProfessional guiding and instruction from IFMGA and/or AMGA certified ski guides.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Advanced level skiers with previous backcountry skiing or splitboarding experience.
- Very good physical condition and the ability to skin for 6 hours and cover 4000 ft of vertical in a day.
- No previous climbing experience required.
- Skiing Steeps & Couloirs
- Snow Anchors, Ropework & Rappeling
- Ice Axe and Boot Crampon use
- Crevasse Rescue on Skis
- Navigation & Route Planning
- Snowpack Stability Evaluation
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
What the price includes
Included
- Lesson
- Avalanche safety equipment (shovel and transceiver)
- All mountaineering gear such as ice axe, boot crampons and harness
- Use of avalanche safety equipment including shovel and avalanche transceiver.
- Professional guiding and instruction from IFMGA and/or AMGA certified ski guides.
- All mountaineering gear such as ice axe, boot crampons and harness.
Not included
- Lodging
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Meals, Transfers.
Where you stay
There are numerous lodging options in the Truckee/North Tahoe area (not included).
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
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Dates and prices
- Jan 23 – Jan 24, 20272026/27 · 2 days595 USDCOST: $595 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operatorAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "January 23-24" under "2027 DATES".
- Feb 20 – Feb 21, 20272026/27 · 2 days595 USDCOST: $595 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operatorAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "February 20-21" under "2027 DATES".
- Mar 13 – Mar 14, 20272026/27 · 2 days595 USDCOST: $595 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operatorAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "March 13-14" under "2027 DATES".
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
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