Outback
Adventures is the most comprehensive outdoor guide service and rental shop
in the Bay Area. We specialize in trips, classes, and equipment
rentals for kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, mountaineering, skiing,
and snowboarding.
Outback Adventures is your answer to Northern California skiing! We offer the best in cross country skiing, mountaineering and snowboarding.
Snow Packages
Introduction
to Winter Backpacking: You will come away from
this three day adventure knowing the basics of snowshoeing, snow shelters,
avalanche awareness, diet, winter equipment, and more. You will find snow
camping is a great way to find solitude and see some very beautiful
places. Breakfasts, dinners, and group camping equipment are included.
Beginner to advanced backpackers ready for learning and adventure welcome.
Price: $275, Dates: Jan. 18-20, Feb. 15-17,
March 22-23
Lodge
Based Backcountry Skiing/Boarding:
Try backcountry riding for the first time with the safety of an
experienced guide and the warm refuge of a comfortable lodge. This two day
trip includes
one cozy night in a logde and covers topics such as skiing/boarding travel
methods, essential equipment, avalanche awareness, and the proper use of
avalanche tranceivers. Prerequisite: Intermediate skiing or snowboarding
ability.
Price: $350
Backcountry
Snowriding- Lassen Peak: Experience the thrill of untouched
backcountry powder and corn snow in this three day overnight course. You
will practice with avalanche transceivers, and learn about avalanche
awareness, winter camping skills, and safety. Snowboarders, randonee
skiers, and telemark skiers welcome. Experienced downhill skiers will be
introduced to randonee skiing. Breakfasts, dinners, and group camping
equipment are included. Prerequisite: Strong intermediate snowriding
skills.
Price: $300, Dates: Feb. 16-18, March 22-24, April 5-7 
Mountaineering
Seminar: Get
prepared this spring with this very comprehensive mountaineering course on
Lassen Peak. This course covers crampon and ice axe use, self arrest, rope
work, snow and ice belay techniques, recognition and prevention of
altitude related illnesses, avalanche awareness, route selection,
navigation, baisc snow camping skills, safety, and much more. This three
day course concludes with a summit attempt. This is a great course in
preparation for Mount Shasta. Breakfasts, dinners, and group camping
equipment are included.
Price: $300, Dates: May 3-5 , June 7-9
Mountaineering
Clinic: Learn the basic fundamentals essential for mountaineering
while preparing yourself for places like Mount Shasta. This one day skills
course will focus on crampon and ice axe use, self-arrest skills, and rope
work.
Price: $110, Dates: Booked by request.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Please call the company
directly to verify prices.
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