BACKCOUNTRY BASICS – PURGATORY RESORT
January 26, 2025
Avalanche education is the best piece of gear you can have in the backcountry.
VNTRbirds has tailored the Backcountry Basics course specifically for women who are new to the backcountry. This course at Purgatory Resort is also ideal for those who feel they aren’t yet in “backcountry shape.” We’ll take the lift to the top and then tour in the backcountry, eliminating the elevation gain from the bottom. Single ride lift ticket is included with the course.
This is a women specific Backcountry Basics course. We welcome femme, transgender and gender non-conforming people who are comfortable in a femme-centered space.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
· Introduction to your backcountry equipment & gear.
· Introduction to backcountry trip planning.
· Introduction to avalanche safety.
· Practice with your avalanche safety gear.
· A fun and educational day with other femme-identifying folks from your community just getting into the backcountry!
Open to both skiers and splitboarders.