The backcountry can be an intimidating place. 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.
All of our programs are designed specifically for women, by experienced, female mountain professionals. We focus on empowerment, education, and connection, helping you build the skills—and the trust in yourself—to explore winter terrain safely and joyfully.
Guided Backcountry Tours
Join us for a guided backcountry tour in the Sierra this season. We have public dates available in the Tahoe & Mammoth regions, and are always open to custom and private inquiries.
Perks of hiring a guide?
Explore a new zone, have a guide take you to the best stashes, and navigate and manage avalanche risk and hazard for you!
Spring on Mt. Shasta #ferdagirls
Join us on California’s tallest volcano this spring! Mt. Shasta towers over Northern California, at 14,171’. We have ski/splitboard trips to explore this majestic piece of Earth for most ability levels. Inquire for more info, spots are filling up fast!
Recent Courses/Adventures
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We just got back from an epic few days out at the Frog Lake Huts! We’ll be sharing more with you soon!!
Meet Your Guide
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!
Testimonials
FAQS
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Nope! Our beginner programs are built for true first-timers.
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If you can ski blue runs comfortably, you’re ready for our intro programs. We move at a supportive, steady pace.
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We’ll send a detailed list and help you rent or borrow anything missing.
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Great question! Check out:
“Which Program is Right For Me”