Private Ski Guiding

Our private, guided backcountry skiing in Tahoe consists of just you, your hand-picked group, and your guide.

With this arrangement, you’re able to call the shots helping to shape the day with your guide as you see fit. The goals and outcome of a day out with our Tahoe ski guides is customized to your group.

A DAY OUT WITH OUR TAHOE SKI GUIDES

Want to rip as many laps as you can? We can put the learning aside and get right to it.
Want to find the rarely skied nooks and crannies with the best cold pow? Our guides know the area better than anyone, and Alpenglow’s exclusive lift access at Palisades Tahoe gives us the ability to find the best conditions out there.

Want to build your backcountry skills? Our guides love to teach, and can focus your day on uphill skills, avalanche safety skills and more, all while skiing and riding in the Tahoe backcountry.

You must be an advanced intermediate skier/rider that is competent on and off-piste in a variety of conditions. Here is a good example of intermediate skiers and riders.

Tahoe Backcountry Skiing Locations

Your day of backcountry skiing will take place somewhere on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, within the Tahoe National Forest. We have many trailhead options at our disposal and with your input, your guide will pick the location with the best conditions for the day. Alpenglow operates in partnership with the Tahoe National Forest and Palisades Tahoe.

We also offer Tour options in South Lake Tahoe! Carson Pass and Hope Valley areas offer incredible terrain for backcountry adventurers.

What To Expect During a Day of Backcountry Skiing in Tahoe

Depending on fitness level, technical ability and daily conditions skiers and riders can expect to get multiple laps of fresh tracks in Tahoe’s backcountry. Terrain varies from wide open bowls and widely spaced trees to steep, technical lines that will challenge even the most seasoned skier.

Each morning starts off with a safety meeting with your guide and a gear check to make sure everyone has what they need for the day. Depending on the day’s conditions and weather, your guide will make the decision on which trailhead you’ll be using for the day.

You should expect to hike through beautiful terrain for a couple hours at a time. During downhill portions you’ll be greeted with the conditions of the day and should be prepared to ski or ride in variable snow conditions ranging from cold powder to firm but carveable chalk snow.

Who Can Participate in Guided Backcountry Skiing

Advanced intermediate skiers/riders that are competent on and off-piste in a variety of conditions are welcome. You should be confident skiing all blue runs and most black diamond runs at a ski resort (including ungroomed terrain).

Skiers or riders 12-15 years old can join us with a parent. 16 years and over are able to join without accompaniment.

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Rentals:

A complete backcountry touring setup is required, and we can rent it all to you for a small cost. We rent beacons, probes, shovels, touring skis, touring boots and splitboards.

Alpenglow Expeditions operates under special use permit with the Tahoe, Eldorado, Inyo, Humboldt-Toiyable and Shasta-Trinity National Forests. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.