Intro to Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding in Washington Rope Skills We figured the worst-case scenario

We figured the worst-case scenario was that we had a ski hut in a cool location even if it didn’t make money

the Cordillera Blanca is a perfect range

It's imperative that teams move quickly in this section because there is a lot of terrain to cover

the Blackbird A1 will add insight and understanding to concepts that were fuzzy or not well understood and get you up to date

An overnight mission to summit one of the most glaciated peaks in the lower 48

Intro to Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding in Washington Rope Skills We figured the worst-case scenarioTaking the leap from resort riding to exploring the backcountry? You're in the right place! Blackbird's Intro to Backcountry program is built for skiers and riders who want to learn the basics of backcountry travel without floundering around. Our expert guides will dial you in on the gear, techniques and safety tips to have you up to speed in no time! We offer options at Mt Baker and at Snoqualmie Pass. This page is for Snoqualmie Pass. You'll learn: