GUIDED BACKCOUNTRY SKIING

Private Guided Backcountry Skiing all levels on Donner Summit and the Tahoe Basin

We all love skiing at the resorts with high speed quads whisking us to the top of the mountain for quick runs. Time to get out in the backcountry! Enjoy being alone in the woods, earning your turns, and enjoying untracked skiing all day.

Learning Targets: how to use your ski equipment, terrain choice, skinning, kick-turns, setting a track, basic mountain navigation/route-finding, how to use your beacon, basic snow study, and of course do some great skiing in together.  Before you go out, you should have the skills and safety know-how or you could be endangering yourself and others. NASTC’s certified guides will teach you the skills you need. And if you are an experienced backcountry skiers, we’ll take you on a great tour with epic down skiing.

Ski Equipment Rental  (skis, boots, skins) $55/day 

Avalanche Kit Rental (beacon, shovel and probe) $25/day 

We can also assist you in buying gear. Call our office for advice and guidance. 530-386-2102.

You’ll meet your guide either at the NASTC office (10710 Donner Pass Rd), or at the designated trail head. Prices range based on group size. Five person maximum per guide.

FULL DAY (8am-3pm)                    HALF DAY (8am-12pm)

1 person-$495                                       $295
2 pp- $295 pp                                        $195 pp
3 pp- $235 pp                                        $155 pp
4 pp- $199 pp                                        $135 pp
5 pp- $175 pp                                         $115 pp

Have questions? Email ski@skiNASTC.com or text 530-386-2102. Or make your $200 deposit to lock in a particular day, fully refundable and changeable up to 2 weeks prior. 

ski@skiNASTC.com / 530-386-2102

Also consider Catskiing at Homewood Mountain Resort

Also consider AIARE Avalanche Level 1 or 2

More Info: depending on the group’s fitness and skill level, as well as daily conditions, skiers and riders will enjoy fresh tracks in a variety of terrain including trees and open bowls. Intermediate and advanced downhill skiers or riders, with little to no backcountry experience are welcome on this course, as long as they are competent on ungroomed black diamond terrain.