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Women’s Backcountry Frog Lake Hut Trip

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Backcountry Adventures for Every Woman.

Step into the mountains with skill, support, and a community that’s got your back. We offer guided adventures, skills courses, and women-led experiences designed to help you grow on snow and beyond.

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The backcountry can be intimidating - especially when you’re just getting started. Our women’s programs create a space where you can learn at your own pace, ask questions freely, and move with confidence, at any level.

We focus on empowerment, education, and connection, helping you build the skills—and the trust in yourself—to explore winter terrain safely and joyfully.

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Meet Your Guide

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Sammy Rubin grew up in SoCal, and had no idea how to snowboard until she was 18. She learned to splitboard at 19, became obsessed, fast forward 12 yrs && here we are …
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Based in the Sierra, she spends her days in the mountains, interacting with terrain, and exchanging energy and movement with her surroundings via bike, climbing, splitboarding, running, and more.
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With a science background, and an education background, she brings a structured, patient and informative flow to her days teaching and guiding in the mtns. But have no fear, she can be as goofy as they come, and loves to get after it in her personal time.

Her list of qualifications and certifications is extensive. She’s worked as a splitboard guide, avalanche forecaster, avalanche educator, and ski patroller, and has some notable personal and guided descents around the world. She’s spent over a decade breaking trail in the mountains, and the industry, and is known for literally setting “a track of her own.”

Come spend some time in the mountains with Sammy this season!

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Logo of Wilderness Medicine First Responder with a caduceus symbol and the words 'NOLS Wilderness Medicine' and 'www.nols.edu' on an orange background.
Logo of the American Avalanche Association featuring a red hexagon with a white mountain and ice axe, and the text 'American Avalanche Association'.
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Testimonials

  • "I had the best time, and am so looking forward to getting out with Sammy again! She's an endless source of knowledge, super patient, and fun to be around in the mountains."

    Ali S., Beginner Backcountry Weekend, 2024

  • "It was a day of high avalanche danger, and somehow Sammy took us to the best little powder spot. It was such a fun day, and I felt safe and taken care of the whole time!"

    Hannah B., Intermediate Tour, 2023

  • "I've learned good days happen when you sign up to play in the mountains with Sammy. So excited for her new company!"

    Megan H., Mt. Shasta Spring Touring Camp, 2024

  • "Super enjoyable experience with Sammy & crew at the Frog Lake Huts. I can't believe how nice the huts are! Sammy was super accomodating to my food allergies, which I'm so grateful for. Can't wait to go back."

    Sarah L., Frog Lake Hut Trip, 2023

FAQS

  • Nope! Our beginner programs are built for true first-timers.

  • If you can ski blue runs comfortably, you’re ready for our intro programs. We move at a supportive, steady pace.

  • We’ll send a detailed list and help you rent or borrow anything missing.

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