Intro to Backcountry Skiing in Tahoe-groups or private lessons
This intro day is chock full of information, and chock full of fun skiing! We all love skiing at the resorts with high speed quads whisking us to the top of the mountain for quick runs. But what about those crowded weekends when you want to be alone in the woods, earning your turns, and enjoying untracked well past 9:05AM? Before you go out, you need to have the skills and safety know-how or you’re endangering yourself and others. NASTC’s certified guides will teach you the skills you need on Donner Summit. You can learn a lot in one day! We cover equipment, planning, packing, terrain choice, skinning, pacing, kick-turns, setting a track, route-finding, basic mountain navigation, avalanche beacon use, hasty pit study, and of course enjoy some great skiing together.
Rent your AT skis/skins/boots at Granite Chief, Tahoe Mountain Sports, The Backcountry, or Sports Hub in Truckee. We recommend you call ahead & make a reso.
Beacon, shovel and probe rental from us for $25/full or half day/person
(or each item for $10/full or half day/person)
You’ll meet your guide either at the NASTC office (10710 Donner Pass Rd), or at the designated trailhead.
Prices range based on group size. Five person maximum per guide.
FULL DAY (9am-3pm) HALF DAY (9am-1pm)
1 person-$495 $295
2 pp- $295 per person $195 pp
3 pp- $215 pp $145 pp
4 pp- $195 pp $115 pp
5pp- $145 pp $95 pp
Email for details and bookings: jenny@skiNASTC.com or 530-386-2102
