Women's Backcountry & Avalanche Mentorship
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.
Mentorship Focus
- Tour planning and terrain selection.
- Efficient transitions and uphill movement.
- Group communication and decision-making.
- Applying avalanche education in real conditions.
- 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.
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.
AIARE 1 or similar foundational avalanche education is recommended, but the best fit depends on your prior backcountry experience and goals.
The day may include tour planning, terrain discussion, transitions, uphill movement, downhill tactics, group communication, and applying avalanche education in the field.
Yes. The mentorship is open to skiers and splitboarders with appropriate touring equipment and the ability to travel with the group.
The mentorship takes place in the Mount Baker backcountry, with the exact tour plan selected based on weather, snow conditions, access, and group ability.
Gear list
Gear list
Gear required varies trip to trip. Your guide helps you decide what to bring or leave during the gear check. Need to rent crampons, ice axe, harness, or helmet? Let us know when you book.
Cancellation
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