Intermediate backcountry skiing near Portland: Mt. Hood National Forest
Discover the wild mountains of Mount Hood National Forest near the city of Portland with the Discover Oregon Guides for some spectacular skiing.
Private
Cascade Range
1 Day
Jan, Feb, Mar
Fit
Intermediate
Highlights
- Upgrade your backcountry skills in this intermediate course near Portland.
- Capture the breathtaking natural beauty of the Oregon mountains.
- Benefit from a fully-qualified guide teaching you the fundamentals.
Description
Calling all intermediate skiers searching for the challenge and solitude of the American backcountry.
Step up your skiing skills on an action-packed day dedicated to learning the fundamentals of day tours and multi-day tours.
Tucked away in the far north west of the United States lies the breathtaking Mount Hood National Forest in the state of Oregon, close to the city of Portland.
Running south of the Columbia River Gorge, the national forest extends for more than 60 miles. Stunning lakes and trickling streams, forest-carpeted mountains and dormant volcanoes flurried with snow.
Learn the proper use of communications gear, how to handle emergencies, review avalanche basics, how to properly carry skis, select the right terrain, and conduct beacon checks.
And know how to develop route plans and suitable alternative objectives, what to pack in a backcountry repair kit, and fundamentally, how to ski in variable weather and snow conditions.
Our action-packed course, which should last for approximately 6 hours, will be instructed in the northeastern section of the Mount Hood National Forest.
Potential participants need to be able to handle intermediate and advanced runs who can also negotiate tree runs. And fitness levels should be able to endure sustained and strenuous exercise.
Get in touch now to reserve your place on an intermediate backcountry skiing course in the beautiful Mount Hood National Forest near the city of Portland, Oregon.
Interested in this trip? Send us a request and we’ll do our best to find a certified guide or agency who is authorized to guide in the area and who is available during your dates.
About the guide
One of our certified guides will take you skiing and climbing to some of the best spots in North America. In the USA we offer trips in California, Colorado, Maine, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Vermont. And in Canada, you'll find tours in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.
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