Join us at the Mammut store on November 9th for an empowering women's snow safety tech talk hosted by VNTRbirds! Learn essential skills and tips for navigating winter adventures safely, all while connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your snow safety knowledge and confidence!
VNTRbirds' mission is to empower more women + femme-identifying folks 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.
Join VNTRbirds on Monday, December 9th for Good Vibes Ride Day! 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.
Shaping the Snow: Femme Voices from the Industry brings together four dynamic women from diverse backgrounds in the snow sports world for a powerful conversation. These panelists will share their personal stories of motivation and navigating setbacks as they carve their paths in a male-dominated industry. From the slopes to the boardroom, they’ll offer insights into the challenges they’ve faced and how they’ve persevered, broken down barriers, and redefined what’s possible for women in the snow industry.
Join VNTRbirds for a kickoff to the winter backcountry season! Whether you are backcountry curious, a seasoned traveler, or somewhere in between, come out to RMU in Breckenridge on Thursday, December 12th and get stoked for the upcoming season. This is great for novice backcountry explorers or a refresher before you dust off your backcountry gear and head out for your first tour of the season.
No Man's Land Film Festival (NML) aims to unite action-oriented individuals who support gender equality, seek adventure, and wish to explore their passions through a uniquely feminine lens. Come with your friends, family and partners. Everyone is welcome to enjoy these femme-focused outdoor films.
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).
This is a new course offered by VNTRbirds, designed as a review or update for those with prior avalanche education. We highly recommend that participants have Level 1 training or higher before attending. Focusing on refreshing and enhancing your knowledge. The goal of this avalanche refresher is to bring up to date the skills you’ve learned in previous courses.
New participants will master the basics of companion rescue, while returning participants can enhance their skills with advanced techniques and hands-on scenarios. Regularly retaking this course helps you stay updated on the latest rescue practices and gear. Don't miss this chance to improve your abilities in avalanche rescue!
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).
Join us at Powder7 Ski Shop in Golden on Wednesday, January 8th, and get ready for the season with expert advice, hands-on demonstrations, and tips for mastering your gear. This event is perfect for those new to backcountry exploration, as well as anyone looking for a refresher on avalanche safety equipment.
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.
