This ski traverse will take you along the iconic sierra crest from Donner Summit to Olympic Valley, passing through some of the best ski terrain that Lake Tahoe has to offer.
At times following the ridge top, at times skiing classic descents off either side of the crest, this tour is not to be missed.
Traditionally skied in two days, we are offering this as an advanced 1 day journey along the crest of the northern Sierra Nevada. With stunning lake views, expansive vistas of remote portions of the Granite Chief wilderness, the Truckee Skyline Traverse is a must do for any California skier. This is a long day, and skiers/riders must be in excellent shape and capable of hiking for many hours at a time. The typical time to complete this traverse ranges from 7-10 hours.
Who Can Participate
Expert level skiers/riders that are competent on all black diamond runs in a ski area, on and off-piste, in all conditions. Skiers/riders must have either our Backcountry 2.0 course plus 5-10 days of touring experience, or 25+ days of touring experience.
THE ALPENGLOW DIFFERENCE
With countless expeditions to high-altitude peaks around the world over the last 15 years, we bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to our beloved “home mountain”. Our teaching and guiding philosophy has been honed from the flanks of the Himalayan giants to the technical peaks of Peru, and we are beyond excited to be able to bring our program to this fantastic mountain. In addition to our international expedition roots, we are accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), being one of the very few guide services in the region to hold such a high standard. Each of our guides is trained by the AMGA in the terrain in which they operate, and the program is supervised by internationally licensed IFMGA mountain guides. This high standard, along with our many years of experience, translates to a fantastic mountain adventure!
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.