Overview
details
Everything you need to know before you go
Included
Group Technical Gear
Expert Guides
permits
NOT Included
Preparation
Fitness
techincal
Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
FAQ's
FAQ's
Do I need any backcountry experience before this course?
No prior touring experience is required. You should be an intermediate-to-advanced resort skier or rider, comfortable on ungroomed, variable snow — the course teaches the touring-specific gear and movement skills from scratch.
Is this an avalanche certification course, like AIARE 1?
No. This course covers gear, movement, and basic terrain awareness, including an introduction to companion rescue — but it is not a substitute for a full AIARE 1 avalanche course. We recommend AIARE 1 as a next step for climbers who want a complete, credentialed avalanche education.
What should I bring?
Your own backcountry ski or splitboard setup — touring skis or splitboard, skins, AT bindings, and boots — along with layers for variable winter weather. We'll send a full gear list once you're booked, and equipment rentals are available on request.
Do I need my own avalanche safety gear?
Yes — your guide can offer recommendations before the course.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We will perform the course to the best of our abilitiy. Guides will adjust as needed.
Is Gear Available to Rent?
Yes—crampons, ice axe and helmets are available. Request during booking.
Gear List
Gear List
Gear required to bring up on the mountain given the conditions may vary trip to trip. Your guide will help you decide what gear to bring or leave behind during the gear-check. If you need to rent crampons, ice axe, harness, or helmet, you can let us know when you book!
More Trips
Mt. Baker VIP Climb
Height
10,781FT
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
3-Days
Mount Baker Women's Climb
Height
10,781FT
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
3-Days
Mount Baker Young Adult Climb
Height
10,781FT
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
3-Days
Intro to Backcountry Skiing at Crystal Mountain
Height
N/A
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
02-days
Complete Mountaineering Course
Height
n/a
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
06-days
Intro to Trad Climbing
Height
N/A
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
02-days
Intro to Outdoor Lead Climbing
Height
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
01-days
Glacier Peak
Height
10,539ft
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
3-Days
Twin Sisters Range, Alpine Rock Climbing
Height
7,000 ft
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
1-3days
Alpamayo
Height
19,511 FT
Skill Level
Advanced
Duration
13-Days
Little Si (Exit 32) Rock Climbing
Height
1.2K ft
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
1 to 3-days
Bolivia High Peaks Climb
Height
21,122 FT
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
12-Days
Mexico Volcanoes
Height
18,491 FT
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
9-Days
MT. BAKER: COLEMAN-DEMING
Height
10,781FT
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
3-Days
Mt. Shuksan: Sulphide Glacier Ski Descent
Height
9,134FT
Skill Level
Advanced
Duration
3-Days
Edge of Time Arete, The Fang
Height
5K ft
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
1-day
MT. BAKER: EASTON SKI DESCENT
Height
10,781FT
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
3-Days
Crystal Backcountry Skiing
Height
6,000 Ft
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
1-5 Days
Mt. Triumph, NE Ridge Climb
Height
7,240FT
Skill Level
Advanced
Duration
3-Days
Intro to Ice Climbing, Mt. Baker
Height
10,781FT
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
3-Days
Aconcagua Climb
Height
22,858FT
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
21-DAYS
Ama Dablam Climb
Height
22,349 Ft
Skill Level
Advanced
Duration
22-DAYS
Ecuador Volcanoes Climb
Height
19,347 FT
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
12-Days
Goode Mountain, NE Buttress
Height
9,199 Ft
Skill Level
Advanced
Duration
4-Days
Everest Base Camp Trek
Height
17,600FT
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
17-DAYS
Forbidden Peak, West Ridge
Height
8,815FT
Skill Level
Intermediate-Advanced
Duration
3-Days
Index Rock Climbing
Height
1.2K ft
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
1 to 3-days
Kilimanjaro
Height
19,341 ft
Skill Level
INTRO
Duration
10-Days
Custom Crafted Lessons
Height
Varies
Skill Level
Any
Duration
1-3 Days
Mountaineering Fundamentals
Height
Varies
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
1 day
Crevasse Rescue Essentials
Height
Varies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
2 days
Lobuche East
Height
20,075FT
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
20-DAYS
Moose's Tooth Climb
Height
10,335 FT
Skill Level
Advanced
Duration
7-Days
MT. BAKER: COLEMAN-DEMING SKI DESCENT
Height
10,781FT
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
3-Days
MT. BAKER: EASTON GLACIER
Height
10,781FT
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
3-Days
Mt. Baker: North Ridge
Height
10,786FT
Skill Level
Intermediate-Advanced
Duration
3-4 Days
Mt. Rainier Kautz
Height
14,410 ft
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
5-days
Mt. Shuksan: Fisher Chimneys
Height
9,134FT
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
3-4 Days
Mt. Shuksan: Sulphide Glacier
Height
9,134FT
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
3-Days
Smith Rock Climbing
Height
2,600 FT
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
1 -5 Days
Snoqualmie Pass Backcountry Skiing
Height
6,000 Ft
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
1-5 Days
The Tooth
Height
5K ft
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
1-day
