Backcountry Skiing

The Pacific Northwest is a treasure chest of terrain for backcountry skiers and riders. From towering volcanoes to powder-laden foothills, there is something that will put an ear-to-ear smile on the face of every skier and rider. Known for its deep and stable maritime snowpack, the region boasts reliable winter conditions, with expansive glaciers, open bowls, steep chutes, forested glades, and a long ski season.

Whether you are a budding backcountry skier or rider seeking the skills to style your first tour or an experienced powder hunter looking for a 5000-foot descent off the summit of Mt. Hood, we have guided adventures and courses suited for all ability levels!

Guided Adventures

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A skier dressed in winter gear, gloves, helmet, and backpack, skiing down a snowy mountain slope with a steep incline, with a rugged mountain face on one side and a vast landscape in the background.
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Backcountry Skiing Courses

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A person in cold weather gear, including gloves and boots, is securing a safety rope to an ice axe in a crevasse, with a yellow tarp or bag underneath on snowy ice.