Women in the Backcountry

Come spend the day learning in a fun and welcoming environment with the incredible Brittany Konsella—highly accomplished ski mountaineer, all around shredder, and second woman to ski all the 14’ers in Colorado.

This course is for female-identifying and non-binary individuals who have at least two years of backcountry experience and are looking to bolster their backcountry skills. This six-hour course will focus on the following topics:

• Basics of backcountry ski/splitboard gear for female-bodied individuals

• Backcountry communication

• Differences in communication and backcountry travel styles

• How to set goals

• Steep skiing and riding techniques

• Tips and tricks for womxn while touring

• Time for any and all questions about what it’s like for womxn in the male-dominated sport of backcountry touring

Please note: All participants are required to carry a beacon, shovel, and probe to leave the base area and participate in a course. Equipment rentals are available, and we recommend booking those in advance. Courses do not include access to the mountain. Each participant in your group must reserve a day pass in addition to your course unless you have a Season Pass or you’re using part of a 4 Pack or 10 Pack.