Get outside! We offer many opportunities to get outside and play in the snow. How about a cross-country or skate ski trip up Amabalis Mountain? Or for the more adventurous, a trip to Camp Muir? The Mountaineers organization offers skiing and snowboard day or multi-day trips of all levels and experience.
Click here to check our Trips Database to see the current ski and snowboard trips. The Activities & Trips database is constantly updated with new trips and activities so bookmark this page and check it often. This is the most up-to-date source of Trip information!
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All ski and snowboard trips are classified into levels of effort. Trip information includes distance (miles), elevation gain and estimated effort required for the trip. All of this is designed for you to determine what trip is best suited to your skill level to ensure an enjoyable day out in the snow. Here's the lowdown.
Cross Country trips [N level]
N level trips do not require specific training for participation. However,
you must carry the ten essentials and other equipment necessary for
an overnight bivouac.
| N level trips | Miles | Elevation Gain | Effort | Skills |
| N1*, instructional | 3 - 6 | Minimal | Easy | Beginner |
| N1, basic | 4 - 8 | 0 - 500' | Easy | Minimal |
| N2, advanced basic | 6 - 10 | 1000' | Moderate | Balance, kick & glide, snowplow, braking |
| N3, intermediate | 7 - 12 | 1500' | Harder | Kick turn & traverse, side slipping |
| N4, advanced | 10 - 15+ | > 2000' | Strenuous | Reliable control, turns and stops |
Mountain trips [M level]
Required equipment includes skis or snowboard with full-length metal
edges, 457 kHz avalanche transceiver, avalanche probe, shovel, climbing
skins.
| M level trips | Miles | Elevation Gain | Skills | Training |
| M1* | 5 - 10 | 1500' | N4 level or beginning tele or alpine (green ski runs) | Avalanche safety |
| M1 | 5 - 15 | > 1500' | Intermediate (blue ski runs) | Avalanche safety |
| M2 | 8 - 20 | > 2500' | Advanced (single diamond ski runs) | Avalanche safety |
| M2G (glacier) | 8 - 20 | > 2500' | Advanced (single diamond ski runs) | Avalanche safety, glacier travel |
| M3 | 8 - 20 | > 2500' | Expert (double diamond runs) | Avalanche safety, ice axe + alpine experience |
| M3G (glacier) | 8 - 20 | > 2500' | Expert (double diamond runs) |
Ski mountaineering course or alpine experience + glacier travel + avalanche safety |
Training Equivalencies and Expectations
- Avalanche safety: met by basic avalanche class or equivalent.
- Glacier travel: met by glacier travel & crevasse rescue course or
basic climbing course or equivalent.
- Ice axe: met by scrambling or basic climbing course.
- Alpine experience: met by leader's permission.
Consider leading a trip! Trips are lead by volunteers. If you are interested in leading a trip, go to the "Lead a Trip" page to learn more and contact the coordinators.