The Backcountry Ski Flight
Scope your favorite backcountry zones from the air. Check coverage, study your lines and plan your next tour with a bird's-eye view of the Sierra.
Your Zones, Your Route
Tell us where you want to ski and we'll build the flight around it. In about an hour we can fly to multiple locations, from Donner Summit and the Sierra Crest to the peaks above Lake Tahoe's East Shore or South Shore, to Jackson Meadows and the Sierra Buttes. Your pilot skis these zones too, so feel free to ask for advice on where to look and what's in shape.
Get a top-to-bottom look at snow coverage, cornices, couloirs and approach routes, and see how a zone fits together in a way you never can from the skin track.
- Fly the zones you choose, or ask your pilot to provide recommendations
- Bring a camera. Your photos make great trip-planning reference
- Flat rate per flight, including up to 3 passengers
- Free refunds or rebooking due to weather
Popular Zones You Can Scope
Every flight is built around you. Popular zones include:
- Donner Summit
- Castle Peak
- Jackson Meadows
- Sierra Buttes
- Tahoe's West Shore
- Mt. Tallac
- Desolation Wilderness
- Mt. Rose
- Eastern Sierra
Flight Details
Everything you need for an easy day at the airport.
Meeting Location
Truckee Tahoe Airport
10356 Truckee Airport Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
Arrival
Show up 15 minutes before your scheduled flight.
What to Bring
Camera or phone, sunglasses, a warm jacket, and a map or app with your zones marked.
Passengers
Up to 3 passengers per flight, with a combined group weight of 600 lbs.
Best Days to Fly
Clear days after a storm show coverage best. Free refunds or rebooking if weather keeps us on the ground.
Scouting, Not Forecasting
An aerial view is a planning tool. Always check the Sierra Avalanche Center forecast and assess conditions on the ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear most.
Is the pricing per flight or per person?
Our pricing is per flight, not per person. So feel free to bring your friends, share the cost and share the experience.
How do I book?
Call or text 530.426.5072 with the dates that work for you and the zones you want to see. We'll plan the route and confirm a time.
Can we choose which zones we fly?
Yes. The flight is built around your list. Send it when you book and we'll plan an efficient route to cover as much as we can in about an hour.
When is the best time to fly?
Clear days after a storm are ideal for seeing fresh coverage and wind effects. Morning and late-day light also bring out the terrain. We'll help you pick the day.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations made 72 hours or more before the flight are fully refundable. Cancellations within 72 hours may incur a fee.
See our full list of Frequently Asked Questions
Book the Backcountry Ski Flight
Per private flight, not per person · up to 3 passengers
Send us your dates and the zones on your list. Prefer email? hello@northtahoeaviation.com