• Two women backcountry skiers practicing avalanche skills in the Mount Baker backcountry
  • Skier setting a skin track in the Mount Baker backcountry during a 2-day ski and splitboard touring course
  • Two backcountry skiers walking in a skin track in the Mount Baker Backcountry. The snow covered basin is pristine with no ski tracks yet to be seen.
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Women's Backcountry & Avalanche Mentorship

$225.00 USD
$225.00 USD

Women’s Backcountry & Avalanche Mentorship

Develop your backcountry skiing, splitboarding, and avalanche decision-making skills in the Mount Baker backcountry. This women-led 1-day mentorship tour is designed to help women and female-identifying skiers and riders gain confidence, practice real-world touring systems, and connect with a supportive community.

The day blends guided touring, mentorship, terrain discussion, movement practice, group communication, and applied decision-making in the field. Objectives are adjusted to current conditions and the group’s experience level.

Best For

  • Women and female-identifying backcountry skiers and splitboarders.
  • Guests who want guided mentorship after AIARE 1 or introductory touring experience.
  • Skiers and riders looking for confidence, community, and field-based practice.

Mentorship Focus

  • Tour planning and terrain selection.
  • Efficient transitions and uphill movement.
  • Group communication and decision-making.
  • Applying avalanche education in real conditions.

Women’s Backcountry & Avalanche Mentorship FAQs

Who is the Women’s Backcountry & Avalanche Mentorship for?

This mentorship day is for women and female-identifying skiers and splitboarders who want more confidence, field practice, and community in the Mount Baker backcountry.

Do I need AIARE 1 before joining?

AIARE 1 or similar foundational avalanche education is recommended, but the best fit depends on your prior backcountry experience and goals.

What skills are practiced during the mentorship day?

The day may include tour planning, terrain discussion, transitions, uphill movement, downhill tactics, group communication, and applying avalanche education in the field.

Can both skiers and splitboarders join?

Yes. The mentorship is open to skiers and splitboarders with appropriate touring equipment and the ability to travel with the group.

Where does the mentorship take place?

The mentorship takes place in the Mount Baker backcountry, with the exact tour plan selected based on weather, snow conditions, access, and group ability.

 

Cancellation

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