Backcountry Skiing

North Lake Tahoe is home to some of the freshest, most challenging and breathtakingly beautiful backcountry skiing in the nation. Peruse this site for local resources, safety tips and suggestions on places to click into your Rondonee bindings. We love the idea that all of North Lake Tahoe’s slopes, from the well-ridden to the untouched, can be explored and enjoyed, but please skin forth well-prepared and with everything you need to return safely.

Investigate the links to the right to make sure your North Lake Tahoe back country trip is a success.

GEAR: All cross country resorts rent all types of gear for every ability. Rental shops are located all throughout North Lake Tahoe and Truckee.

PLACES TO GO: If you’re looking for the steepest and deepest stashes in the area, we suggest making friends at one of Tahoe Dave’s four locations or saddling up at a bar and listening to tales of the locals. Click here for an online detailed backcountry guidebook and maps.

GUIDES: There are a lot of people in Tahoe who would call themselves “guides,” but if you are looking for a certified, knowledgeable leader to take you into North Lake Tahoe’s backcountry, contact Alpine Skills International at (530) 582-9170 or go visit them at their Truckee location within The Back Country store. Your guide will decide on the best route for the current conditions and your skill levels,

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Contact the Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol with any questions, emergencies, or to volunteer.

(530) 550-1104

Call the Truckee Ranger Station for information, help and guidance on areas within the Tahoe National Forest.

(530) 587-3558

EXTRAS:

Get back to the basics! Test your knowledge with these short safety quizzes.

Want to know how your favorite bindings work? Find out what’s Inside the Fritschi Freeride Plus in this article by www.wildsnow.com

Indulge in some Collective Wisdom from backcountry veterans