Learn to Ski and Snow board

This is a DEAL! We do the driving, so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery on the way up to the snowy slopes. The trip price includes transportation, rental equipment, a beginner lesson, and a lift ticket. Remember to bring your own lunch and snacks.

If you’ve been thinking about giving skiing or snow boarding a try, or maybe you’re just a bit rusty; this is a great opportunity to get away from the Sacramento fog and into the Sierra snow. No experience is necessary, but space is limited so sign up soon!

Learn to Cross Country Ski

Join us for a fun-filled introduction into cross-country skiing. It's a fun, exciting way to stay in shape, and indulge yourself into the scenic beauty of the Sierra Nevada winter. We'll enjoy lunch and cocoa in the great outdoors and then, after your full day of back country fun, you can relax while we drive you home! Trip includes transportation, rental equipment, lunch, beginner lesson, and trail pass. No experience is necessary, just a desire to try something new and fun!

Snowshoe Day Hike

Snowshoeing is a wonderful way to experience the wilderness in its pristine winter coat. These wonderful devices allow you to walk on top of fresh snow without sinking up to your waist. We will give you instruction on how to use the shoes before we head out into the beautiful winter back-country for a guided hike. We supply the guides, snowshoes, transportation, and hot cocoa. You bring warm clothes, a camera, and a spirit of fun and adventure. Together we'll have an invigorating, breath-taking day in the snow. No experience necessary.

Sign up in advance, these trips are popular!

** (women's trip)

Starlight Snowshoe Hike

Snowshoeing on a moonlit night is like being in another world! Flashlights and lanterns are unnecessary in this shimmering winter fantasy land. You'll see the landscape as you never have before, with the shiny stars hanging above. Cost includes transportation, snowshoe rental, hot cocoa, and guides. No experience is necessary, so sign up soon!

Please note: This trip usually departs in the mid-afternoon.

Winter Workshops

Winter Clinic Backcountry adventure is not only a great summer activity but is also enjoyable in the winter! Our winter clinic will help you effectively plan and safely travel in winter conditions. Topics covered will included layering, gear, safe travel, nutrition, as well as comfort tips. This is highly recommended if you plan on participating in any of our winter trips.

** Snow Camping participants recieve this class for FREE with registration.

Dress-4-Less Clinic Learn the ins-and-outs of layering and how you can be comfortable in adverse conditions, such as rain or snow without breaking your budget. This clinic will give you in-depth information on clothing materials such as wool, polypropelene, GOR-TEX, Conduit, silk, polyester, and more. You will also learn how to acquire and shop for these specialized items.

Clinics are scheduled from 6:30pm - 8:30pm and are held at the Peak Adventures office.

Snow Camping

Join us for an introductory snow camping trip that will educate you in the ways of winter backpacking. You will get hands-on training in snow shelter building, minimum impact techniques, winter gear considerations, and much more. Our guides are highly trained in snow camping/back country living and love to teach these fun winter skills.

This trip is designed for the person who has some previous backpacking experience and is interested in expanding their backpacking experience. The cost of this trip includes snowshoe rental, group gear, transportation, guides, and a wealth of information.

Mountaineering Techniques

This is a course covering advanced winter techniques; it is designed for the avid winter enthusiast with appropriate skill level. Participants registered for this trip receive a WINTER WORKSHOP for FREE!!

Please call the Peak Adventures office for more details.