‘Knowing how to get the most out of one’s skiing capabilities at altitude and on long excursions, requires training that is by no means brief, and the closer to perfection one’s technique the greater the results will be. Whereas the mountaineer can acquire the knowledge for using crampons and ice axe in a relatively short period of time, only after long usage and many crossings can all the miraculous results possible with skis be achieved’ - Ottorino Mezzalama (Italian ski mountaineering pioneer)

Ski Touring, Ski Mountaineering, Hut Trips, Technical Training

  • Japan Powder Skiing

    We’ll tour, ride lifts, possibly even catch a ride on a cat or snow machines. The goal of this trip is to ski as much of the world’s best powder as possible in a magical winter wonderland. We will also experience the beautiful Japanese culture, enjoy nourishing and delicious food, and follow up each ski day with a rejuvenating soak in local onsens

  • Washington Ski Touring

    Snoqualmie Pass, Mt Baker, Crystal… let me show you why I chose to make Washington my home. From introductory ski tours and courses to advanced level ski mountaineering and training for bigger objectives. We have it all right in the back yard.

  • North Cascades Ski Mountaineering

    Climb-to-ski. Multi-day trips into the heart of the North Cascades include glacier travel, technical & roped climbing, and some of the most striking scenery available in the Lower 48. The Cascades offers up all of it and is THE training ground to take your ski mountaineering aspirations to the greater ranges.

  • European Alps

    Spring ski touring in the Alps… history, breathtaking alpine terrain, massive glaciers, and some of the world’s most renowned ski descents… all while basing out of remote mountain huts that will spoil your sense of what it means to spend time in the mountains

  • Advanced Ski Alpinism

    Tighten up the pants, shave off the grams. Explore the darker art of moving fast on skinny skis. The more you know, the less you need.

  • Technical Skills

    Learn the ropes…literally. Custom packages for refining rope work, anchor building, rappelling, and gaining security in exposed alpine terrain while traveling on skis