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“This isn’t your typical ski or splitboard mountaineering course. It’s about mastering the how, when, and where of movement in steep, complex mountain terrain — and then applying those skills in real time, in a supportive environment, under the guidance of a professional female guide, and with other capable women.” - Lead Guide, Sammy Rubin
You’ll learn the fundamentals of ski and splitboard mountaineering, but this program goes so much deeper. It’s a comprehensive, hands-on progression designed to build confidence, awareness, and flow in big terrain.
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If you identify with any of the following, this weekend is for you!
You’re comfortable touring in the backcountry (at least 10 tours)
You’re wanting to, or already, starting to ski/ride steeper terrain in the backcountry
You’re an advanced - expert level skier or rider (confident skiing/riding black runs in the resort on and off the groomer)
You have moderate fitness - excellent fitness (can ascend/descent ~ 3000’ in a day at a moderate but steady pace)
You want a supportive and approachable progression into this type of thing, and are psyched on an all women’s learning environment
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Day 1 – Avalanche Rescue
This one-day course is designed to help you build (or refresh) your rescue fundamentals through hands-on practice and real-world scenarios.
In this course we’ll cover:
Using your beacon, probe, and shovel efficiently
Working within a rescue team
Managing a scene safely and effectively
Building confidence through repetition and guided feedback
What to Do After the Rescue (First Aid/Evacuation)
Day 2 & 3 – Touring + Instruction
Day 2: We’ll dial in our **advanced movement techniques in steep terrain. We’ll practice advanced skinning, bootpacking, self-arrest, and how to ski/ride in high consequence, high exposure environments.
**we’ll practice these skills in a supervised, low risk, low consequence setting
Day 3: We’ll put our skills to practice Sunday with an Advanced Tour — aiming to ride an unforgettable line in the heart of the Eastern Sierra (conditions permitting).
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We’ll spend time focusing on fundamental skills in mellow terrain and build confidence while we gradually progress towards steeper terrain
Lots of coaching, practice, && pro tips
An environment that values education over intimidation and empowerment over ego.
A welcoming community of women also looking to push themselves in the backcountry
An experienced female AMGA/AAA trained guide to lead you through the weekend
Lots of giggles, wiggles, and yes, biodegradable sparkles (because who doesn’t love feeling sparkly)
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Ski/Snowboard Yoga with a Yoga Certified Instructor
70 minutes of zen, and ski/snowboard specific stretches to help us work out the kinks and prep for a big day in the mountains.
A Workshop on Balancing Confidence && Humility in Backcountry Progression
Pushing into bigger, more consequential terrain comes with increased risk. We have to balance that risk with a healthy dose of confidence & humility. We’ll hear stories from our Lead Guide, Sammy, who has ridden big lines around the world, and go over mental strategies for managing this risk.
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Friday - Avalanche Rescue: 8 am - 2 pm
Friday Apres - Ski/Snowboard Specific Yoga
Saturday - Skills && Progression: 8 am - 3 pm
Saturday Apres - Balancing Confidence && Humility in Backcountry Progression Workshop
Sunday - Eastside Advanced Tour - 5 am - 4 pm ** (hours and timeline conditions and crew dependent, but you can expect this to be a bigger day in the backcountry)
See our Gear List - we have limited rentals available for an additional cost. Reach out for more info!