Maximize Snow Season with Our Winter Programs

The Cascades are blanketed in prime snow conditions, and Snoqualmie Pass is a gateway to some of the region’s most dynamic winter terrain. Whether you’re a seasoned backcountry enthusiast or aspiring to take your skills to the next level, this season is the perfect opportunity to elevate your alpine knowledge and experience. Led by professional guides—including IFMGA-certified instructors—our winter programs are tailored to help you navigate challenging environments with confidence.
Technical Skills, Rugged Terrain, Unparalleled Experiences
At Edgeworks, we believe the best way to prepare for winter adventures is through hands-on, expert instruction in real-world conditions. Here’s what we’re offering this season:
- AIARE Avalanche Safety Courses: Build critical decision-making skills with curriculum designed by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE). Gain proficiency in snowpack assessment, terrain analysis, and companion rescue while applying these skills in technical mountain environments.
- Backcountry Touring: Hone your uphill and downhill travel techniques in glaciated terrain, learning efficient skinning strategies, route-finding, and the nuances of terrain management in variable snow conditions.
- Waterfall Ice & Mixed Climbing: Tackle frozen waterfalls and alpine features using precise tool placements, footwork techniques, and belay systems tailored for vertical and overhanging ice. Develop the technical skills needed to blend ice and rock climbing into seamless ascents.
- Ski & Splitboard Mountaineering: Combine high-angle skinning, boot-packing, and technical descents with instruction focused on route planning, glaciology, and steep-skiing tactics.
- Winter Camping Skills: Master winter camping, snow shelter construction, and essential cold-weather systems to extend your mountain adventures into multi-day expeditions.
- Snoqualmie Group Ski Days: Explore tree skiing, glades, and alpine terrain–join our professional guides for a day finding the best snow the Pass and its current conditions have to offer.
- Guided Ski & Splitboarding: Let our expert guides lead you to pristine powder stashes and technical descents, while teaching skills like avalanche risk mitigation, efficient transitions, and descent strategies.
Why Snoqualmie Pass?
With deep snowpacks, diverse terrain, and proximity to Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass offers unparalleled opportunities for mountain recreation. From low-angle glades to steep couloirs, the area is an ideal training ground for technical progression.
Prepare, Progress, Perform
Our programs are designed to not only provide incredible experiences but also to build your technical knowledge and confidence for independent adventures. Each course is crafted to meet the demands of alpine environments, with a focus on risk management, efficiency, and skill refinement.
Reserve Your Spot Today
With the season in full swing, spots for our winter programs are filling up fast. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your backcountry decision-making, gain technical climbing proficiency, or experience guided tours in premier snow conditions, we have a program for you.
Visit our Winter Programs page for more information and secure your spot now. Let’s make this snow season unforgettable—see you in the mountains!