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Backcountry Basics – Purgatory Resort – Durango

Purgatory Resort 1 Skier Place, Durango, CO, United States

Whether you’re splitboarding, AT skiing, snowmobiling, etc. get the proper knowledge to help you move through the backcountry safely, efficiently and confidently. VNTRbirds tailored this Backcountry Basics course for women who are new in the backcountry. This course on Purgatory Resort is also a great fit for those thinking they are not in "backcountry shape" yet. We will take the lift up and then tour in the backcountry from the top instead of having to start from the bottom. Lift ticket is included with the course.

Backcountry Basics – Eldora Mountain

Eldora Mountain Ski Resort 2861 Eldora Ski Rd, Nederland, CO, United States

Avalanche education is the best piece of gear you can have in the backcountry. Whether you’re splitboarding, AT skiing, snowmobiling, etc. get the proper knowledge to help you move through the backcountry safely, efficiently and confidently. VNTRbirds tailored this Backcountry Basics course for women who are new in the backcountry.
This course will be in-bounds at the Eldora Mountain Ski Resort providing a safer environment for touring and learning about your equipment, how to plan a tour and so much more.

VNTRbirds Women’s Backcountry Basics Course – Monarch Pass

Monarch Pass, Colorado 81201 Monarch Pass, CO, United States

Avalanche education is the best piece of gear you can have in the backcountry. Whether you’re splitboarding, AT skiing, snowmobiling, etc. get the proper knowledge to help you move through the backcountry safely, efficiently and confidently. VNTRbirds tailored this Backcountry Basics course for women who are new in the backcountry.

AIARE Level 1 with VNTRbirds – Monarch Pass

Monarch Pass, Colorado 81201 Monarch Pass, CO, United States

DECISION MAKING IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN
The AIARE 1 is an introduction to avalanche hazard management. Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip, to understand basic decision making while in the field, and to learn rescue techniques required to find and dig out a buried person (if an avalanche occurs and someone in the party is caught).
Online: Feb. 8th // Field days: Feb. 10th & 11th

AIARE COMPANION AVALANCHE RESCUE with VNTRbirds

Monarch Pass, Colorado 81201 Monarch Pass, CO, United States

AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand alone course that is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while returning participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to help improve their skills.

GALENTINE’S DAY RIDE DAY – ARAPAHOE BASIN

Arapahoe Basin 28194 US-6, Dillon, CO, United States

Join VNTRbirds on Tuesday, February 13th for Good Vibes Ride Day - Galentine's edition! VNTRbirds loves to bring together and continue to build our outdoor community. We host these free meetups for women to get together and meet like-minded skiers and riders in the area. Come out, get some laps, win some prizes and make life-long friends.

Snow Safety Workshop: Trip Planning + Mapping

Arc'teryx RiNo 2601 Walnut St, Denver, CO, United States

Join VNTRbirds and Arc'teryx RiNo for a specialized workshop for the winter backcountry traveler! This is great for novice backcountry explorers or a good refresher. Drinks and appetizers will be provided. Trip Planning + Mapping.

VNTRbirds AIARE Level 2 HUT TRIP – Immersive Avalanche Education

Fremont Pass Hwy 91, Frisco, CO, United States

The AIARE 2 builds on the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in the AIARE 1 and adds to it the evaluation of critical hazard assessment factors. Students will describe and discuss weather, snowpack and avalanche processes, and identify how these processes relate to observations and travel within avalanche terrain.

AIARE Level 1 with VNTRbirds – Monarch Pass

Monarch Pass, Colorado 81201 Monarch Pass, CO, United States

DECISION MAKING IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN
The AIARE 1 is an introduction to avalanche hazard management. Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip, to understand basic decision making while in the field, and to learn rescue techniques required to find and dig out a buried person (if an avalanche occurs and someone in the party is caught).
Online: March 7th // Field days: March 9th & 10th

VNTRbirds Wine + Wax Workshop at RMU

RMU Breck 112 S Main Street, Breckenridge, CO, United States

VNTRbirds' mission is to empower more women in the outdoors, giving them the confidence, knowledge, and self-reliance needed to thrive on the slopes and the backcountry. To promote this self-sufficiency, we host workshops with experienced instructors who will show you how to take care of your own equipment and how to properly and confidently request more technical maintenance at a tune shop.

GOOD VIBES RIDE DAY – COPPER MOUNTAIN

Copper Mountain 209 Ten Mile Cir, Frisco, CO, United States

Join VNTRbirds on Sunday, April 21st for the final Good Vibes Ride Day of the 23/24 season! VNTRbirds loves to bring together and continue to build our outdoor community. We host these free meetups for women to get together and meet like-minded skiers and riders in the area. Come out, get some laps, win some prizes and make life-long friends.

VNTRbirds WINTER GEAR SWAP + SALE

The Pad 491 Rainbow Dr, Silverthorne, CO, United States

FREE TO ATTEND! Gather your friends and join us for our infamous winter gear swap and sale that’s all about community, sustainability, and supporting women and femme-identifying folks in the outdoors!