Learn about the craft of backcountry decision-making and skiing techniques, improve your comfort level in the backcountry, and expand your ski opportunities beyond the resort lifts.

DURATION: 2 days

Climbing frozen waterfalls is one of the most unique and fleeting types of climbing. This course provides an overview of the techniques and skills required to enjoy climbing on this fickle medium.

DURATION: 1 day

Whether your goal is to ski off a Cascade volcano or to safely enter a steep ski line, this course will develop a broad range of skills to empower you to adventure on more technical terrain.

DURATION: 4 days

The Cascades are covered with glaciers, so crevasse rescue is an essential part of an alpinist's skillset. This course develops techniques necessary to execute a team rescue after a crevasse fall.

Duration: 1 day
Price:  $225 / $247.50 (Member / Non-Member)

Expand your skills to include overnight camping on longer winter trips. This course introduces the key skills and considerations for safe and comfortable camping on multi-day ski, splitboard, or snowshoeing trips.

DURATION: 2 days

The backcountry touring at Snoqualmie Pass is some of the most accessible and varied in the region. Join us for a group ski day to explore this incredible venue.

Duration: 1 full day
Price: $250 / person

Want to take your winter to new depths? Our guides will help you to find the best quality snow available, involve you in the decision-making process, and do all of the trailbreaking! A day of custom guiding is a perfect follow-up to an avalanche course, touring program, or to gain some mentorship in the backcountry.

DURATION:  1 day (approx 8 hours), multiple day packages are available.