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Max group size: 4-6

Includes:
The use of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel.

Does Not Include:
AT (Alpine Touring) gear.









Operating under Special Use Permit, Tahoe National Forest.

Backcountry Skiing

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Tours     1 Day

These day tours are follow up application tours to do after our Intro to Backcountry Skiing or for anyone with previous backcountry experience who want to go on a great "Sunday Tour". It provides more application of skills with refinement through tips and coaching. We keep a more consistent pace and climb higher and farther with more ski descents than our "Intro" day.

We continue important practice with our avalanche safety skills. This course can be taken the day after your Intro day to form a 2-day course.

Skills covered will include:
  • Group assesment
  • Pre-tour planning
  • Developing a safety plan
  • Transceiver, probe and shovel review
  • Hazards assessment
  • Uphill and downhill ski coaching
  • Time management on a tour
  • Reviewing group dynamics
  • Avoiding heuristic traps in the backcountry
  • Skiing as an efficient team with a guide
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Cost: $165



Anderson Ridge Tour
Does not include Sugar Bowl One-way lift ride ($25)
Jan 1, 2012 (Sun)
Feb 19, 2012 (Sun - President's Weekend)
Mar 4, 2012 (Sun)
Mar 25, 2012 (Sun)



Castle Peak Tour     Topo Map
Jan 8, 2012 (Sun)
Feb 12, 2012 (Sun)
Feb 26, 2012 (Sun)
Mar 18, 2012 (Sun)



Mt. Rose Tamarack Tour     Topo Map
Jan 22, 2012 (Sun)
Jan 29, 2012 (Sun)
Mar 11, 2012 (Sun)
Apr 8, 2012 (Sun)



Prerequisites
Strong intermediate to advanced skiing skills. Previous backcountry skiing experience with climbing skins. Familiar with personal gear items, including day pack, avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel (provided if necessary). Very good physical condition.



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