Join us for a lifetime experience, skiing in Antartica. This trip, offered in partnership with Ice Axe Expeditions, is THE way to see and ski Antarctica. AMGA Certified Ski Guide Aaron Hartz and IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide Pete Keane co-lead this adventure on both the sea and …trip details
Introduction To Ski Mountaineering
Winter, Spring, Summer | 1 day
Mount Hood and the Central Oregon Cascades offer a great venue for ski mountaineering with glaciated terrain, open snow fields, and easy access. In our Introduction to Ski Mountaineering course participants will be exposed to basic crampon and ice axe technique, roped …trip details
Mt. Baker Introduction to Glaciated Skiing
Summer | 3 days
Mt. Baker is one of the most iconic peaks in the Lower 48, as well as being one of the most glaciated. It is an ideal location to learn some of the skills that are required for ski mountaineering. On this 3-day trip, we'll spend quite a bit of time on skill development in …trip details
Broken Top Ski Mountaineering Camp
Spring | 3 days
Broken Top offers numerous lines to both climb and then ski, and its right in our backyard! This seldom visited peak in the Central Oregon Cascades is an incredible classroom for both mountaineering and skiing skills. During this three-day camp, we'll focus on technical …trip details
Mt. Hood- Ski Descents
Winter, Spring, Summer | 1 day
Several challenging lines descend the upper parts of Oregon's highest mountain. Descents like Wy'East, the Old Chute or Leuthold's Couloir are worthy objectives for strong skiers. We can work with you to find the best choice of routes. Significant previous experience may be …trip details
Mt. Hood Circumnavigation
Winter, Spring, Summer | 1 day
Oregon's own one-day Haute Route. From a snowcat or lift ride to 8500', we circle the mountain between 7500' and 9600' crossing several glaciers and ridges. This is full-on ski mountaineering using ropes, crampons, and ice axes to navigate challenging terrain. …trip details
Crevasse Rescue For Ski Mountaineers
Spring, Summer | 1 day
This is a must have course for the experienced backcountry skier looking to make the transition into ski mountaineering. We will introduce the C pulley system, Z pulley system, and combination's of the two. We'll focus on the rescue of a crevasse victim, and actually run …trip details
South Sister Ski Descent
Spring, Summer | 1 day
South Sister is located in the Central Oregon Cascades and stands at 10,358'. Beautiful vistas are enjoyed after reaching the summit of this volcano. Come on out and join us for this great climb. This is a classic ski descent of only moderate difficulty. …trip details
South and Middle Sister Traverse
Spring | 3 days
Combining the summits of these two Oregon giants is an awesome ski trip. Blending relatively moderate levels of mountaineering and tons of skiing, this trip is an excellent choice for those folks with more skiing experience than climbing. There are a few times where we may …trip details