Valhalla Mountain Guides

Trip: North Tahoe AIARE Avalanche 1 Course

Guide: Connor C.

I cannot recommend the AIRE1 course with Connor enough! Whether you're new to backcountry or seasoned and just looking to brush up your rescue and avalanche observational skills, this course is well worth it. I'm relatively new to backcountry skiing and Connor was super accommodating to provide personal tips— from my beacon rescue process and shoveling technique to making sharp switchbacks when skinning uphill. He put in the extra work to carve out skin tracks (and sometimes even shovel out platforms for our ease to make 3-point-turns uphill) so it was a lot easier for the rest of us to navigate the terrain we were on. I also really appreciated that Connor safely brought our class close to avalanche terrain so we could really see and assess conditions up close, and have real discussions together about what we think could safely be skied. This intimate experience with the conditions, paired with new knowledge about how to use my probe and pits to compliment my visual observations, will bring me more confidence knowing how to assess what I think is safe whenever I encounter similar terrain with my friends.

By Kat G. on January 16, 2025

Trip: 1/11/25 North Tahoe AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course - Private

Guide: Connor C.

Connor was a terrific instructor with a wealth of knowledge with real word experience. Highly recommend for any classes or guided trips!

By Grant L. on January 14, 2025

Trip: North Tahoe AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course

Guide: Connor C.

Awesome course with Valhalla Mtn Guides and Conner! Super knowledgeable and loads of experience. Looking forward to the next course with Conner!

By Jeff B. on January 13, 2025

Trip: 1/11/25 North Tahoe AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course - Private

Guide: Connor C.

Connor is an exceptional guide. We had a ton of fun learning the avalanche rescue curriculum. I highly recommend this refresher so you can safely enjoy the backcountry!

By Winston L. on January 12, 2025

Trip: Custom Trip

Guide: Connor C.

It was great, Connor is a fully certified/pinned IFMGA guide with a huge wealth of experiences and knowledge to share. I was lucky enough to have a 1-on-1 course with him and he was patient with my endless questions and made sure I knew the material. He didn’t passively teach the curriculum and send me on my way. If you’re looking for a fully capable guide service, run by a legit climber and mountaineer, go for Valhalla.

By Jackson F. on January 11, 2025

Trip: Custom Trip

Guide:

Trevor was an awesome guide helping us both refresh and learn new skills for avalanche rescue. Thanks for a great experience Valhalla!

By Tara R. on January 07, 2025

Trip: Tahoe Backcountry Safety Week - FREE Avalanche Awareness Clinic

Guide: Connor C.

Such a wonderful day! Connor was full of knowledge and super fun to learn from! Highly recommend taking the course if you’re getting out in the backcountry!

By Christina A. on December 22, 2024

Trip: Tahoe Backcountry Safety Week - FREE Avalanche Awareness Clinic

Guide: Connor C.

Amazing day at Johnson Canyon, Connor was a great instructor!

By Ben K. on December 17, 2024

Trip: Tahoe Backcountry Safety Week - FREE Avalanche Awareness Clinic

Guide: Connor C.

We did one of Connor’s basic avalanche courses and it was a great experience! Connor was super knowledgeable and experienced, and had helpful insights for every question any of us asked. He gave us a very well rounded look into how to handle a variety of worst case scenarios but also taught how to avoid those situations. Looking forward to taking future courses with them and continue learning!

By Nina Z. on December 15, 2024

Trip: Custom Trip

Guide: Zach L.

Incredible. Zach is the best.

By Mike H. on August 18, 2024