Tahoe Mountain School offers backcountry skiing courses and ski guided adventures. Our backcountry skiing courses focus on hands on learning and instruction for either skier or splitboarder from beginner to advanced. We also offer backcountry ski tours and ski mountaineering adventures throughout the Tahoe/Truckee region. You can check out our scheduled courses and trips below or we also do custom trips for you or your group. Contact us to find out more.
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing-$149. 1\26 This 1 day outdoor course is designed for people who want to get into backcountry skiing and splitboarding and away from the crowds. We cover how to use backcountry specific gear, including avalanche rescue equipment, and uphill and downhill techniques. |
01/26/2019 - 01/26/2019 - |
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Castle Peak High Tour-$175. 2\2 This 1 day ski tour is for anyone with previous backcountry experience. We focus on backcountry skills and techniques through hands on coaching and practice. Finding the best snow and descents are also a top priority. Castle Peak is one of the highest peaks in Tahoe National Forest with beautiful views and varied ski descents. |
02/02/2019 - 02/02/2019 - |
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Ski Mountaineering Techniques-$175. 2\2 1-day course designed to prepare backcountry skiers for more committing and longer tours into the high mountains. We instruct on skills and techniques to move efficiently through high alpine mountains including glaciated terrain. |
02/02/2019 - 02/02/2019 - |
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing-$149. 2\2 This 1 day outdoor course is designed for people who want to get into backcountry skiing and splitboarding and away from the crowds. We cover how to use backcountry specific gear, including avalanche rescue equipment, and uphill and downhill techniques. |
02/02/2019 - 02/02/2019 - |
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing-$149. 2\9 This 1 day outdoor course is designed for people who want to get into backcountry skiing and splitboarding and away from the crowds. We cover how to use backcountry specific gear, including avalanche rescue equipment, and uphill and downhill techniques. |
02/09/2019 - 02/09/2019 - |
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing-$149. 2\17 This 1 day outdoor course is designed for people who want to get into backcountry skiing and splitboarding and away from the crowds. We cover how to use backcountry specific gear, including avalanche rescue equipment, and uphill and downhill techniques. |
02/17/2019 - 02/17/2019 - |
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing-$149. 2\23 This 1 day outdoor course is designed for people who want to get into backcountry skiing and splitboarding and away from the crowds. We cover how to use backcountry specific gear, including avalanche rescue equipment, and uphill and downhill techniques. |
02/23/2019 - 02/23/2019 - |
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Castle Peak High Tour-$175. 3\2 This 1 day ski tour is for anyone with previous backcountry experience. We focus on backcountry skills and techniques through hands on coaching and practice. Finding the best snow and descents are also a top priority. Castle Peak is one of the highest peaks in Tahoe National Forest with beautiful views and varied ski descents. |
03/02/2019 - 03/02/2019 - |
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing-$149. 3\2 This 1 day outdoor course is designed for people who want to get into backcountry skiing and splitboarding and away from the crowds. We cover how to use backcountry specific gear, including avalanche rescue equipment, and uphill and downhill techniques. |
03/02/2019 - 03/02/2019 - |
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Intro to Backcountry Skiing-$149. 3\9 This 1 day outdoor course is designed for people who want to get into backcountry skiing and splitboarding and away from the crowds. We cover how to use backcountry specific gear, including avalanche rescue equipment, and uphill and downhill techniques. |
03/09/2019 - 03/09/2019 - |