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.
Upcoming Adventures
MAY 15 - 17, 2026
Wake Up, Ski, Sunset, Sleep, Repeat? Ya, I’m in!
This 2 night/3 day trip is for the intermediate backcountry skiier/splitboarder. We’ll move at a mellow to moderate pace, set up camp on the mountain (yes, snow camping !!), and spend our time on Mt. Shasta ski touring and splitboarding around the mountain. Expect 2,000’ - 4,000’ of vert each day, spread out over a couple of runs. This trip will also include a half day ski/splitboard mountaineering & snow safety skills course.
Terrain options for this trip include mellow to moderate slopes up to 35 degrees, with the option to venture into steeper terrain if the group is feeling up for it. Most slopes are above treeline, open panels or alpine bowls.
No snow camping or technical mountaineering experience necessary - we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
This trip focuses on maximizing skiing and riding all that Mt. Shasta has to offer, and it is unlikely we will go above 12,000’ elevation on this trip.
March 7 - 8, 2026; Mar 14 - 15, 2026
This 2 Day Course is meant to teach you safe and efficient methods to travel in steep, complex terrain. We’ll focus on movement mastery both uphill and downhill, decision making, mental strategies, risk and hazard assessment, and avalanche awareness.
Day 1: We learn the skills in benign terrain: self arrest, walking in crampons, when, where and how to set the bootpack, skiing and riding with an ice axe, skiing and riding in steep terrain, and more.
Day 2:We’re going on a tour and getting into terrain, but by way of an approachable progression. We’ll gradually increase steepness and exposure, and practice our skillset in real ski/splitboard mountaineering terrain.
If you’re recreating in the mountains during winter, you need to know how to perform a rescue in case of an avalanche.
Like any skill, avalanche rescue techniques get rusty without regular practice — and when seconds matter, confidence and speed make all the difference.
Whether you’re brand new to the backcountry or a seasoned veteran, this one-day course is designed to help you build (or refresh) your rescue fundamentals through hands-on practice and real-world scenarios.
Come solo or bring your crew — everyone’s welcome!
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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