Backcountry skiing

Backcountry skier in the skin track at Castle Peak at sunrise

Skier in the skin track with Incline Lake Peak in the background taken in Mount Rose Wilderness Area, Nevada

Take the trail less traveled. Enjoy guided or self-guided backcountry skiing experiences in the Tahoe National Forest or at one of Lake Tahoe's surrounding state parks.

We strongly recommend you take an avalanche safety course before traveling in potential avalanache terrain and definitely check out the Sierra Avalanche Center forecast before venturing out.

Private guided backcountry skiiing is available in the Tahoe area through Alpenglow Expeditions.