Intro backcountry for a fired up 8th grader

Thanks everybody for all the information - all of this stuff is very useful. He is going to have options. Correct about me taking him out - that is a no go. Samthaman, if you could PM me the guide service you're thinking of I'll pass it along to his parents.

Tobias

PM sent

Pretty sure Martin Volken does at least one youth course type thing in the spring/summer.

Also, check with Michael Jackson at ASAP to see if they have any of their youth awareness programs planned - probably in the fall.

Stevens Pass has a kids backcountry ski class. when the Kitsap Ski School kids place out of the regular ski school, they can take back country skiing complete with avi 1, it is open to other regular guests at the mountain.