Backcountry skiing

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.

Granlibakken guests also have direct access to a 1.5-mile trail around the property, and a groomed access trail (flat-groomed, without stride-skiing tracks) to Paige Meadows loop when the weather and snow conditions permit. These popular trailheads lead to miles of ungroomed skiing and snowshoeing terrain to experience Tahoe’s backcountry.

Safety is a priority to us and whether you are a first time mountain user or you have been skiing or snowboarding for years take a few minutes to work through Ski California's Mountain Safety Guide and if you are introducing children to these sports then complete the guide with them before any lesson or taking any runs. Click here to read the Mountain Safety Guide.  We want you to be well informed when it comes to being safe in the backcountry and on the slopes. You are encouraged to visit this informative website BEFORE heading to Tahoe and if you are introducing someone else to snow sports then have them sit down with you and review all relevant sections of the website together. As you progress in the sport you will want to return to the website and view sections that might not be relevant to you as a beginner.  Before heading into the backcountry pay particular attention to the Tree Well & Deep Snow section on the webiste.