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High Sierra Backcountry Tours

$599Midweek
+$125 each additional skier

Group of 2: $362/person
Group of 3: $283/person
Group of 4: $244/person
Group of 5: $220/person

Please contact the office to book groups of 5 or more
$659Weekends
+$125 each additional skier

Group of 2: $392/person
Group of 3: $303/person
Group of 4: $259/person
Group of 5: $232/person

Please contact the office to book groups of 5 or more
Advanced Single or Multiple Full Days Eastern Sierra Nevada, California
Surrounded by 14,000′ peaks and stunning backdrops, the backcountry touring in the High Sierra is some of the finest in the world. Our High Sierra backcountry ski tours are a “must-do” for any backcountry skier or rider looking to break out from the local mountains and into some seriously big terrain with the guidance of a California mountain guide. Please note: this trip will incur a guide travel expense in addition to the base price.
Winter & Spring ’23 – ’24Available throughout the winter and spring.
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The High Sierra has some of the longest ski descents in the United States.

Our AMGA-certified ski guides have been skiing the High Sierra for many years and will find the best terrain and snow on any given day.

Technical

Must be an advanced intermediate skier/rider that is competent on and off-piste terrain in a variety of conditions. Should feel comfortable on all blue runs and most black diamond runs at a ski resort.

Fitness

Excellent physical fitness required. Must be able to hike for multiple hours with a backpack on.
Sample Day 1
Meet, Plan, Ski

Meet your guide before dawn over a steaming hot cup of coffee. Review the plan for the day and proceed to the trailhead. Climb up your planned objective. Celebrate with high fives and ski the longest run of your life.

Our High Sierra Ski Guides

Meet who you might be skiing in the High Sierra with.

High Sierra Backcountry Ski Guiding Questions

The answers to our most commonly asked questions about skiing with our High Sierra guides.
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