Tim Dobbins

IFMGA MOUNTAIN GUIDE

As an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, I bring over 16 years of expertise to the Alps and beyond. I honed my alpine skills over seven years in France and Italy, climbing and skiing classic steep objectives, including first descents. Based in North Lake Tahoe, I’ve guided and instructed for Alpenglow Expeditions for nine years, leading in ski, rock, ice, and alpine disciplines. As an avalanche instructor, I teach safety and precision across all alpine disciplines. Fluent in French and English, I’m a member of the French guiding association and plan to join the Italian association to guide in Aosta Valley. Let’s conquer the mountains together!

Guide IFMGA certifié, j’apporte 16 ans d’expertise dans les Alpes et au-delà. J’ai perfectionné mes compétences alpines pendant sept ans en France et en Italie, grimpant et skiant des objectifs classiques, dont des premières descentes. Basé à North Lake Tahoe, je guide et enseigne pour Alpenglow Expeditions depuis neuf ans, menant des expéditions en ski, rocher, glace et alpinisme. Instructeur d’avalanche, j’enseigne la sécurité dans toutes les disciplines alpines. Bilingue en français et anglais, membre de l’association française des guides, je prévois de rejoindre l’association italienne pour guider en Vallée d’Aoste. Partons à l’aventure!

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Hello

Whether you want to explore the Sierra Nevadas or Mont Blanc, I can help. Hit me up and we can talk about spots you may be curious about.

 
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Winter Guide Offerings - Mont Blanc Massif

  • Private Customized Guiding: Offer bespoke private guiding tailored to clients’ goals and abilities, from beginner to expert, across the Mont Blanc Massif’s diverse winter terrain.

  • Ski & Snowboard Touring: Lead ski and snowboard touring adventures, utilizing Alpine lifts to access premier terrain for unparalleled experiences in the Mont Blanc Massif.

  • Glacier, Couloir, and Gladed Tree Skiing: Guide clients through wide-open glaciers, steep couloirs, and gladed tree runs, showcasing the Massif’s varied and thrilling descents.

  • Off-Piste/Freeride Skiing: Utilize the Alps’ incredible lift infrastructure to guide clients through exceptional off-piste and freeride terrain, maximizing adventure in the Mont Blanc Massif.

  • Steep Skiing Adventures: Guide advanced skiers on the Mont Blanc Massif’s world-famous steep skiing routes, offering easy access to some of the most beautiful and challenging descents in the world.

  • Waterfall Ice Climbing: Lead ice climbing expeditions on world-class waterfall ice routes in Cogne, Chamonix, and other premier areas within the Mont Blanc Massif, tailored to climbers of varying skill levels.

  • Mont Blanc Ski Alpinism Camp: Conduct a 6-day intensive big mountain course, training clients in advanced ski alpinism techniques, navigation, and safety in the Mont Blanc Massif.

 

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Personal Achievements

  • Achieved first ski descent of Le Col de la Tour des Courtes, Mont Blanc Massif, France.

  • Completed first ski descent of Couloir Nord du Grossjoch, Grosshorn, Oberland, Switzerland.

  • Skied Couloir du Diable, Mont Blanc du Tacul.

  • Skied Couloir Gervasutti, Mont Blanc du Tacul.

  • Skied Couloir Jager, Mont Blanc du Tacul.

  • Skied Couloir Nord-Est, des Courtes.

  • Skied Eperon Nord-Est, des Courtes.

  • Skied Col de la Verte, Aiguille Verte.

  • Skied Couloir Couturier, Aiguille Verte.

  • Skied North Face of Tour Ronde, no rappel.

  • Skied East Face of the Matterhorn.

  • Skied Couloir de L'Aigle, Trelatete.

  • Completed numerous ski touring adventures across the Alps.

  • Climbed Forbidden Peak and other alpine routes in the North Cascades.

  • Skied Mt. Joffre Australian Couloir, British Columbia.

  • Completed the Spearhead Traverse, British Columbia.

  • Climbed Keeler Needle, Harding Route, Sierra Nevada.

  • Climbed Clyde Minaret, Western Front, Sierra Nevada.

  • Climbed Red Dihedral, Sierra Nevada.

  • Completed multi-pitch trad climbs including La Cierta Edad, Risky Business, and Rock Warrior, Red Rock, Nevada.

  • Skied numerous descents from Mt. Shasta to Mt. Tindall, Sierra Nevada, California. 

 

REVIEWS

Mike Schwartz

Being the owner of the local ski touring specialty shop, I have a friends at many Avy Skills Education company in the Sierra. When my 21-23 year old kids were finally ready to pay attention to the Avy 1 3-day course, I knew who I wanted them to learn from. So instead of asking for deals or pursuing Sierra College, I was very happy to kick down and hire Alpenglow Expeditions! And asked for Tim Dobbins IFMGA. My kids said the experience was amazing and they love backcountry skiing now more than ever.

Any aspirant guide can teach the curriculum I presume, but Alpenglow employees have the most experience I've seen in any company like this regarding BOTH AMGA certs and personal experience.

Marc Fenner

Amazing adventure. Our awesome guide Tim made it a memorable experience

McKenzie Koch

Love the team at Alpenglow Expeditions! I did the Backcountry 1.0 course and AIARE 1 course through them in March.

Tim Mincey had really useful tips for a first timer, and led us to awesome stashes near Fire Plug for the 1.0 course.

The AIARE 1 course is a true must-do for anyone in the Tahoe backcountry. The online portion was engaging, Tim Dobbins and Isaac Laredo improved my observation skills and decision making the Palisades backcountry. Thank you for a rocking educational experience!!

Bret Leary

I recently took an Avalanche Rescue Course through Alpenglow, and was highly impressed with the professionalism and courtesy of their staff, along with the knowledge and skills of the guides. Our lead guide, Tim Dobbins, and the assistant guide, Emily Sotomayor, were both able to blend the formal instruction required of the course with their own personal experiences,

 

Contact Tim

Call or text to discuss your trip.

 
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