Women’s Programs

For the slaydies of the PNW

“The value and benefits of having a consistent group are infinite! Knowing your group's communication styles, risk-tolerance, ambitions, goals, backcountry skills, and about who everyone is as an individual is invaluable in building mutual trust and respect. This has been my first opportunity to travel consistently in the backcountry with an all-female group, and it has been nothing short of amazing and so empowering. It has been such a privilege to get to know all of you this season and to have you as trusted backcountry partners and friends. Your support and encouragement have meant so much to me. I'm not sure if I would have skied most of the things we have this season if it hadn't been with all of you.”

- Hilary Groh, Avalanche Mentorship Program 2023

Two field sessions per month allows for a deepening of community, an opportunity to encounter a wide variety of avalanche problems, and an opportunity to grow with other experienced skiers who are dedicated to becoming more mindful backcountry travelers.

Throughout this program you will learn to:

  • Track the entire seasons conditions

  • Build confidence in your voice & observations

  • Develop your backcountry leadership abilities

  • Apply your avalanche understanding to changing conditions and actual terrain

  • Make real decisions concerning avalanche terrain

  • Grow your awareness of Human Factors

  • Tour some amazing terrain and have some fun!

Prerequisites for all courses: Avalanche Level 1, one season backcountry experience (> 10 days with your gear, touring), intermediate to expert riding ability off-piste, desire to lead or contribute meaningfully to a group.

  • 6 field sessions, January - March

  • $1800 - $2200 sliding scale

  • Includes:

    • Field days at 4:1 ratio, with my full presence and care for your learning and empowerment.

    • Google classroom mapping & tour planning resources, in-depth debrief questions, films, research papers, discussion forum

    • Continued support in-between sessions throughout the season

    • Zoom tour planning sessions

    • Discounts on private guided days during the 2023/2024 season

    • Access to Grounding Truth Community Rescue Clinics

Session Dates Winter 2024: listed below.

***FULL FOR THE 2024 SEASON***

Check back July 2024 for next season details.

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Wednesdays - Advanced

  • 4 spots - FULL

  • 6 days

  • Dates: 01/03, 01/17, 01/31, 02/14, 02/28, 03/13. Wednesdays, every 2 weeks, First week of January through March.

Thursdays - Intermediate

  • 4 spots - FULL

  • 6 days

  • Dates: 01/04, 01/18, 02/01, 02/15, 02/29, 03/14. Thursdays, every 2 weeks, First week of January through March.

Friday - Advanced/Expert

  • 4 spots - FULL

  • 6 days

  • Dates: 01/05, 01/19, 02/02, 02/16, 03/01, 03/15. Fridays, every 2 weeks, First week of January through March.