Guide Service FEE: $350/day plus expenses.
All events are by Reservation, we do far more private courses than scheduled ones. All two day events are at the Meiss Hut. Three day avalanche courses include instruction by an American Avalanche Association certified instructor, food & Lodging at the Meiss Ski Hut.
AVE 1, level one avalanche certificate 24 hour courses ( conforms to AAA guidelines)
Inquire about our avalanche courses with KIRKWOOD EXPEDITIONS
AVE 2, a level 2 avalanche certificate course, AVE 1 is required
Inquire for dates.
AVE 7, an advanced, 9 day, guides avalanche course. Contact us for information
Snow shoe hut weekends. Lots of natural history and winter camping and travel information. At the most scenic site in the Tahoe Basin. Food and Meiss Hut lodging included.
Wilderness First Aid & WFR Refresher FEE: $330
Day 1; Primary and secondary assessments, head and neck injuries
Day 2; Soft tissue, musculoskeletal injuries
Day 3; Evacuation Procedures and Scenarios
Land Navigation/ Route Finding Map, compass, altimeter & GPS use on the most important mental map.
Tyndall High Camp Williamson this year?
Sierra High Route The first SHR which is also a part of an AVE 5 course will have some mystery guest instructors.
CORN CAMP the annual hut gathering features spring skiing using old technique- wedelin
and four kinds of telemark turns- and fondue in the Meiss Country. Our annual kickback "we made it party"
We can design a special course for your group. For more information contact
(775) 782-3047