Our classic Intro to Backcountry lesson is a welcoming, beginner-friendly course geared toward never-evers and folks who have only clicked into their bindings in the backcountry a handful of times. This half-day course introduces newcomers to their touring gear and covers basic skinning techniques, backcountry etiquette, Leave No Trace best practices, and transitioning from uphill […]
This full-day lesson is geared toward skiers and splitboarders who have spent several days on touring gear and are comfortable with their equipment and basic skinning techniques. Now that you’re familiar with your gear, it’s time to understand best practices for staying comfortable in the winter backcountry (including basic equipment troubleshooting), develop more efficient skinning […]
This full-day course is geared towards folks who are familiar with their touring gear, can skin uphill in terrain of varying steepness, and can comfortably ski or splitboard most of the terrain at Bluebird Backcountry. This lesson covers trip planning basics and introduces observations about current conditions, as well as more advanced skinning and downhill […]
Sometimes the best learning happens outside of the classroom. Spend your afternoon touring with one of our instructors and get your backcountry questions answered. This informal two-hour tour is a perfect way to practice your skills or build them up with an experienced mentor in a positive environment. The Ski with a Mentor program is […]
Ready to begin your avalanche education journey? This 3-day course is the gold standard for anyone who wants to travel in or near avalanche terrain, and there’s no better place to learn than Bluebird Backcountry. You’ll learn to identify avalanche terrain, develop a plan for traveling in avalanche terrain, effectively use a risk-management framework to […]
Our classic Intro to Backcountry lesson is a welcoming, beginner-friendly course geared toward never-evers and folks who have only clicked into their bindings in the backcountry a handful of times. This half-day course introduces newcomers to their touring gear and covers basic skinning techniques, backcountry etiquette, Leave No Trace best practices, and transitioning from uphill […]
This full-day lesson is geared toward skiers and splitboarders who have spent several days on touring gear and are comfortable with their equipment and basic skinning techniques. Now that you’re familiar with your gear, it’s time to understand best practices for staying comfortable in the winter backcountry (including basic equipment troubleshooting), develop more efficient skinning […]
This full-day course is geared towards folks who are familiar with their touring gear, can skin uphill in terrain of varying steepness, and can comfortably ski or splitboard most of the terrain at Bluebird Backcountry. This lesson covers trip planning basics and introduces observations about current conditions, as well as more advanced skinning and downhill […]
Sometimes the best learning happens outside of the classroom. Spend your afternoon touring with one of our instructors and get your backcountry questions answered. This informal two-hour tour is a perfect way to practice your skills or build them up with an experienced mentor in a positive environment. The Ski with a Mentor program is […]
Our classic Intro to Backcountry lesson is a welcoming, beginner-friendly course geared toward never-evers and folks who have only clicked into their bindings in the backcountry a handful of times. This half-day course introduces newcomers to their touring gear and covers basic skinning techniques, backcountry etiquette, Leave No Trace best practices, and transitioning from uphill […]
This full-day lesson is geared toward skiers and splitboarders who have spent several days on touring gear and are comfortable with their equipment and basic skinning techniques. Now that you’re familiar with your gear, it’s time to understand best practices for staying comfortable in the winter backcountry (including basic equipment troubleshooting), develop more efficient skinning […]
This full-day course is geared towards folks who are familiar with their touring gear, can skin uphill in terrain of varying steepness, and can comfortably ski or splitboard most of the terrain at Bluebird Backcountry. This lesson covers trip planning basics and introduces observations about current conditions, as well as more advanced skinning and downhill […]
Sometimes the best learning happens outside of the classroom. Spend your afternoon touring with one of our instructors and get your backcountry questions answered. This informal two-hour tour is a perfect way to practice your skills or build them up with an experienced mentor in a positive environment. The Ski with a Mentor program is […]
Ready to begin your avalanche education journey? This 3-day course is the gold standard for anyone who wants to travel in or near avalanche terrain, and there’s no better place to learn than Bluebird Backcountry. You’ll learn to identify avalanche terrain, develop a plan for traveling in avalanche terrain, effectively use a risk-management framework to […]
Our classic Intro to Backcountry lesson is a welcoming, beginner-friendly course geared toward never-evers and folks who have only clicked into their bindings in the backcountry a handful of times. This half-day course introduces newcomers to their touring gear and covers basic skinning techniques, backcountry etiquette, Leave No Trace best practices, and transitioning from uphill […]
This full-day lesson is geared toward skiers and splitboarders who have spent several days on touring gear and are comfortable with their equipment and basic skinning techniques. Now that you’re familiar with your gear, it’s time to understand best practices for staying comfortable in the winter backcountry (including basic equipment troubleshooting), develop more efficient skinning […]
This full-day course is geared towards folks who are familiar with their touring gear, can skin uphill in terrain of varying steepness, and can comfortably ski or splitboard most of the terrain at Bluebird Backcountry. This lesson covers trip planning basics and introduces observations about current conditions, as well as more advanced skinning and downhill […]
The season’s over already?! We can’t believe it either. Come celebrate Bluebird’s closing weekend at Bluebird Bash, presented by Stio and Upslope Brewing Company. Don’t miss out on the fun: Bluebird Bash will be full of Upslope tastings, Stio raffles, sweet giveaways, live music, and powder turns. Come on by and help us say […]
Sometimes the best learning happens outside of the classroom. Spend your afternoon touring with one of our instructors and get your backcountry questions answered. This informal two-hour tour is a perfect way to practice your skills or build them up with an experienced mentor in a positive environment. The Ski with a Mentor program is […]
Closing Day for 2022-23 season. Thanks for joining us at Bluebird Backcountry! Be sure to get your Season Pass for 2023-24.
Our classic Intro to Backcountry lesson is a welcoming, beginner-friendly course geared toward never-evers and folks who have only clicked into their bindings in the backcountry a handful of times. This half-day course introduces newcomers to their touring gear and covers basic skinning techniques, backcountry etiquette, Leave No Trace best practices, and transitioning from uphill […]
This full-day lesson is geared toward skiers and splitboarders who have spent several days on touring gear and are comfortable with their equipment and basic skinning techniques. Now that you’re familiar with your gear, it’s time to understand best practices for staying comfortable in the winter backcountry (including basic equipment troubleshooting), develop more efficient skinning […]
This full-day course is geared towards folks who are familiar with their touring gear, can skin uphill in terrain of varying steepness, and can comfortably ski or splitboard most of the terrain at Bluebird Backcountry. This lesson covers trip planning basics and introduces observations about current conditions, as well as more advanced skinning and downhill […]
Sometimes the best learning happens outside of the classroom. Spend your afternoon touring with one of our instructors and get your backcountry questions answered. This informal two-hour tour is a perfect way to practice your skills or build them up with an experienced mentor in a positive environment. The Ski with a Mentor program is […]
