Backcountry Ski
Winter/Spring Programs
“I've been lucky in life to have great friends, but never ones that I've shared my obsessive love of the outdoors and winter with, particularly any female friends. In fact, most people often think I'm crazy for what I spend my free time and finances doing. This course, you ladies, and the others I've met through you have changed that for me, going beyond recreational and resort skiing and truly getting to bask in the absolute awe of the place we get to live. The more time I spend out there the more I want to explore, go farther, do multi-days, plan hut trips, climb mountains, drink it all in. I feel the reflection of that part of my soul when I am around women like you, that sense of wonder that we should never let disappear, and for that I am forever grateful.”
For anyone looking to apply their avalanche knowledge in a real-time decision making context.
On this course, there are no lectures. Education will come from what arises in the present moment, with the current conditions, and alongside the decision making process in each group. Each course meets twice a month, for a total of 6 times throughout the season, to foster a deepening of community, and a safe container to explore your voice as a leader in the backcountry.
Season-Long, 6 sessions
Weekend, 2 sessions
Cohorts organized by ski ability and avalanche knowledge
WFA + AVALANCHE RESCUE
Weekend
2 days of Wilderness First Aid for Backcountry Skiers
WFA Cert. through Backcountry Medical Guides
1 day AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course
= 3 days of becoming a more equipped backcountry partner!
2024 December Weekend Dates TBA
For Grounding Truth Alumni looking to learn the skills needed to unlock new or remote terrain.
Curriculum will focus on building run lists from scratch, forecasting avalanche hazard outside of the published forecast, navigating using map, compass, and technology to access terrain, and real-time decision making in the field.
As with all Grounding Truth courses, there is an emphasis on building community — made even more sweet since we will be staying in a hut, sharing meals, and relaxing in a barrel sauna. Did I mention there’s a sauna?
2025 Dates:
January 12-17, 2025 - Mentorship 6 Spots, 2 Guides
February 23-27th, 2025 - Women’s AIARE 2 12 Spots, 2 Guides, 1 Hut keeper
Sign up for a program this winter to be eligible for Alumni Programs next winter!
Alumni Tour Days
Did you LOVE your Grounding Truth Program SO much, and wish you could do it over and over again?
Now you can sign up for one or two days this winter — to keep progressing, asking questions, having mentorship, and meeting other women who LOVE backcountry skiing and value the Grounding Truth way too!
2025 Dates:
February 3rd
March 11th
5:1 ratio with Julz
*More dates may be added if requested.
Intro to
Backcountry
1 Day
In partnership with
For folks with an intermediate level of riding ability who want to venture into the backcountry with knowledge on how to: set skin tracks, navigate in simple terrain, kick turn, transition efficiently, and manage group travel in avalanche terrain.
Custom Courses
and Private Guided Days
One-on-one instruction or custom group courses tailored to your needs. I specialize in areas of Avalanche Education, Ski Guiding, Rescue skills, Glacier travel, Ski Mountaineering rope work, White-out Navigation, Map reading and compass skills, Trip and Tour Planning, etc. If you have skills you want to work on, reach out and start a conversation. If I’m not the best fit for you, I also have many contacts in the area who I am happy to refer you to.
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