2 Day Ski/Splitboard Mountaineering

• Technical Ascent Skills: Efficient bootpacking, ice axe position/self-arrest, and crampon movement (for both boots and splitboard/ski crampons).

• Steep Skiing & Riding Mechanics: Technical jump turns, side-slipping, visual line selection, and managing high-consequence snow conditions.

• Rope Work & Anchors: Intro to alpine rope management, building snow/rock anchors, and belayed transitions on steep slopes.

• High-Alpine Route Finding: Evaluating steep terrain hazards, overhead dangers (cornices, rockfall, solar warming), and timing your objectives.

Day 1: The Basics

8 am - Meet @ Trailhead

Spend the day learning the basics! We’ll go over when, where, and how to set a boot pack, use ski crampons, boot crampons, ice axe, techniques for steep travel uphill and downhill, and practice self arrest and other skills required for safe travel in steep terrain.

2:30/3 pm: - Debrief @ Trailhead

Day 2: Approachable Progression - Ski Mountaineering Tour

6 am - Meet @ Trailhead (time may vary depending on objective & conditions)

We’ll spend the day getting into real ski mountaineering terrain, putting to use the skills we’ve learned in real time. We’ll have an all - time ski descent in big mountain terrain!

4 pm - Debrief @ Trailhead (timing may vary depending on objective and conditions)

• Advanced skiers and splitboarders comfortable in variable off-piste conditions and steep resort terrain (35°+).

• Backcountry tourers who have completed an AIARE 1 and have at least 1–2 seasons of backcountry experience.

• Anyone looking to build confidence with technical mountaineering gear (sharps, ropes, ice axes) in a low-ego environment.

Included:

• 2 full days of technical coaching and field instruction in the Eastern Sierra by Certified female AMGA Ski Guides

• Small group ratios (maximum guide-to-student attention for steep terrain safety)

• Group technical gear instruction

• Pre-course gear packing list & orientation call

• Endless supply of skin-track Nerds Clusters & high vibes

• Wilderness Permits

Not Included:

• Transportation & Lodging

• Personal Food/Water

• Gear

  • see Gear List

  • we have limited rentals available!

• Trip Cancellation Insurance/Evac coverage

After booking through our site, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us within 24 hours that payment has been successfully received, and your spot is reserved!

We’ll follow up with a welcome email full of information about your trip, with gear lists/rental info, waivers to sign, etc.

A week before the course we’ll follow up with further details, like weather and trailhead specifics. We wait to pick a trailhead so we can capitalize on the best current conditions for touring and our learning objectives.

We recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your purchase from unforeseeable circumstances. If you wish to cancel your trip for any reason, a request must be made in writing via EMAIL. 

GENERAL:

• Courses are refundable minus a 20% admin fee until 60 Days before departure.

• Courses are NON REFUNDABLE 60 days or fewer before trip departure.

TRIP INSURANCE can be purchased to help cover the trip fees and other costs incurred under the policy. Regardless of which plan you purchase, make sure you have adequate coverage. Tracks of Her Own is not responsible for poor weather and bad and or closed road conditions. We run trips in inclement weather! Unless specifically canceled, please assume the trip will run and arrive at the program venue on time.

Travelex Select Insurance

World Nomads

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In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to reschedule, alter the trip’s itinerary, or cancel the trip. Trip cancellation is the last resort and every effort will be made to run the trip in some facility.