Throughout Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, there are more ways to explore the great outdoors – off the slopes – in 2025. Whether you choose to find the perfect pow through a backcountry Sierra ski tour or “Polar Paddle” across the crystal waters of Lake Tahoe, the adventures listed below are a perfect way to find your Winter WOW.
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Ski the Backcountry of Truckee and Lake Tahoe
For those of you with a New Year’s resolution to be more adventurous this year, now is the time to find that winter WOW in the backcountry of Lake Tahoe and Truckee. International Alpine Guides’ certified and trained backcountry ski guides are ready to take you out to ride and ski out of bounds, legally, on the outskirts of the Sierra. For over 35 years, the professional guides have toured the terrain and know exactly where the perfect pow can be found.
Sugar Bowl Backcountry Ski Tour
For those who are familiar with the sport of backcountry skiing and can ski and ride well, this tour is for you! The International Alpine Guides all-day adventure starts at the base of the mountain, taking an early morning lift to the top, then its sheer pleasure all morning long. After a lunch break at the resort, you are off to backcountry bliss.
A selection of the ski tours for advanced skiers and riders include:
- Anderson Ridge
- Mount Judah East Face
- Razorback Ridge
The tour uses all avalanche safety gear, including an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe at no extra charge!
Backcountry Ski Training Tours for Beginners
For over 40 years, International Alpine Guides has been teaching backcountry ski classes in the magnificent North Lake Tahoe backcountry.
Designed for advanced-level resort skiers and split-board riders who are looking to safely explore the backcountry, there’s a one-day instructional beginner course ready for you.
The courses are hosted throughout the winter in the best backcountry ski terrain at Donner Summit including the Donner Peak and Mount Judah area, Castle Peak, Silver Peak and other spectacular spots throughout the Sierra.
Backcountry skiing training includes:
- Backcountry ski gear
- Uphill skinning and track setting
- Downhill backcountry-specific ski and boarding techniques
- Backcountry safety and group management
- Avalanche awareness and terrain selection
- Intro to Avalanche Rescue
(Photo Courtesy of Clearly Tahoe)
Winter Kayak Tours in Tahoe-Truckee
Here’s another opportunity to cross off that New Year’s resolution list! Thanks to the professional adventure guides at ClearlyTahoe, you can experience our winter wonderland on the crystal-clear water of Lake Tahoe.
Start the year off with jaw-dropping views of the Sierra as you paddle for an hour and a half and take in the snow-capped mountain landscape and Lake Tahoe’s iconic rocky shoreline. Along the way, you will learn about the Lake’s environment and some not so well-known local lore as well.
The tour includes basic instruction from an experienced guide, kayaks, paddles, dry bags and a small cooler with complimentary water and snacks.
See ClearlyTahoe.com for more details and registration.
(Photo Courtesy of Palisade Tahoe)
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