Want to leave the lift lines behind and set off in search of deep snow and deep adventure? Black Diamond, The Mountain Guides and AIARE are partnering to help one lucky person gear up and get into the backcountry this winter.
We’re not only giving away a complete backcountry kit of gear and apparel from Black Diamond, but you’ll also win a two-day AIARE Level-1 Avalanche education course with The Mountain Guides, and $500 to help you get there.
To enter for your chance to win, sign up with your email, and follow @blackdiamond, @themtnguides and @aiare_official on Instagram. Enter between now and December 11th, and we’ll randomly select one winner to head into the backcountry in February 2026.
WHAT YOU'LL WIN
• Two-Day AIARE Level-1 Avalanche Course with The Mountain Guides $635 value
(Flexible dates in February 2026 in Jackson, WY, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, or Whitefish, MT)
• Black Diamond Backcountry Skiing Kit $4,842 value
• $500 Travel Stipend
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE BLACK DIAMOND BACKCOUNTRY SKIING KIT:
- Recon LT Shell ($449)
- Recon LT Pants ($379)
- Coefficient LT Bottoms ($129)
- Coefficient LT Hybrid Hoody ($229)
- Alpenglow Hoody ($109)
- First Light 1.0 Stretch Hoody ($299)
- Access Down 2.0 Hoody ($349)
- BD Beanie ($49)
- Tour Pro Gloves ($130)
- Dawn Patrol 32 Pack ($220)
- Expedition Ski Poles ($120)
- Helio 102 Skis ($900)
- ATK Ski Bindings ($500)
- Glidelite Mix Skins ($180)
- Quickdraw Carbon Probe 320 ($140)
- BD Guide BT Beacon ($500)
- Transfer Shovel ($80)
- Storm 500-R Headlamp ($80)
Participants should be a strong intermediate resort skier able to navigate ungroomed and treed terrain.
Read giveway rules and regulations here.
