Youth Rock Climbing Camps are open for booking!Â
Offered January through April! For advanced backcountry skiers only! The mountains in Seattle's backyard hold a collection of backcountry skiing gems that should not be missed. There are couloirs to ski, peaks and slopes with views hard to find, and hidden powder lines to discover. If you are an experienced backcountry skiier, come with us and discover the amazing terrain of Snoqualmie Pass. If our scheduled dates don't work for you just give us a call and we can add your preferred date to our calendar!
Offered January through April! Open to advanced backcountry skiers (AT, Randonee, or Telemark) and splitboarders.
We will meet at the pass and decide where to go from there based on avalanche and snow conditions. See Itinerary for a list of possible day trips.
We also offer this trip any day of the season on a private basis. Advertised price based on 3-4 skiers per guide. For 1 or 2 people please refer to our private rates.
Advanced Backcountry Tour Days are also offered at Crystal Mountain.
Overall Difficulty Level:Â Moderate
Skills Required: Advanced downhill skiing/riding ability and extensive ski touring experience required.
Fitness Level:Â Moderately Strenuous
Options for Intermediate day trips:
• Snoqualmie Mountain via Cave Ridge
• Kendall Peak
• Kendall Ridge
• Red Mountain
• The North Slopes below Chair Peak
• The East Summit of Snoqualmie Mountain
Options for Advanced day trips:
• The Chair Peak Circumnavigation
• Kaleetan Peak
• The Slot Couloir
• The Crooked Couloir
• The West Flank of Kendall Peak
Options for Ski Mountaineering day trips:
• Traverse of Lundin Peak
• The NE Buttress of Chair Peak
• The New York Gully of Snoqualmie Mountain
• The North Face of Chair Peak
• The South Face of the Tooth
Snow Travel Gear
Safety Gear
Although tipping is not a requirement, it is considered standard practice in the guiding industry and is appreciated by our guides. We generally recommend roughly 10%-20% of your course or trip cost or a flat amount that you are comfortable with.