BACKCOUNTRY BASICS – MONARCH PASS
February 1, 2025
Embarking on your backcountry journey requires both education and experience with your equipment, as well as knowledge of avalanche safety. VNTRbirds has designed this Backcountry Basics course specifically for women who are new to the backcountry. Learn touring techniques, optimize your equipment use, and much more from experienced instructors.
This is a women specific backcountry basics course. We always welcome femme, transgender and gender non-conforming people who are comfortable in a women-centered space.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
· An introduction to your backcountry equipment & gear.
· Introduction to backcountry trip planning.
· Introduction to avalanche safety.
· Practice with your avalanche rescue gear.
· A fun and educational day with other women from your community just getting into the backcountry!
· Introduction to backcountry trip planning.
· Introduction to avalanche safety.
· Practice with your avalanche rescue gear.
· A fun and educational day with other women from your community just getting into the backcountry!
Open to both skiers and splitboarders. You should be able to confidently ski/ride blues and blacks ungroomed terrain on the resort.