Experienced Guiding from Timberline Mountain Guides
Experienced Guiding from Timberline Mountain Guides
Have you ever wanted to combine alpine climbing with skiing? Ski Mountaineering provides a link between the two disciplines. We offer a full range of courses and descents to suite anyone's tastes. Interested in skiing a peak or route not mentioned here? Let us know and we'll try to make it happen!
Going even higher! Moving through alpine terrain on skis is one of the greatest mountain experiences. We will spend two nights in the field while learning skills to enjoy skiing big mountains. This course focuses on adding snow climbing, rope use, and glacier skiing to your …trip details
Come learn the basics of ski mountaineering on some of the best ski mountaineering terrain in the lower 48 and ski off Northern California's most iconic peak! Our 4 day ski mountaineering camp will give you the tools you need to more safely ascend and descend classic …trip details
With the wealth of skiable lines in the Three Sisters Wilderness, it’s hard to know where to begin! We’ll ski in to establish base camp and make daily forays out to seek the best conditions in the area. This trip differs from our traverses in that we will be operating …trip details
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. Significant previous experience may be required. Dates arranged on a custom basis. …trip details
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
The Advanced Ski Mountaineering program is designed for the ski mountaineer looking to combine extensive advanced ski mountaineering techniques with an advanced climb and descent. On the first day we will cover steep snow climbing techniques, anchors, belaying, and various …trip details
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 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. Dates …trip details
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
Oregon's own one-day Haute Route. From a snow cat 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. Dates …trip details