Wilderness First Aid and AIARE Companion Rescue Training

Desert Mountain Medicine 225 Harrison Ave., Leadville, CO, United States

Join us for an unforgettable opportunity to level up your winter backcountry skills with two essential courses: Wilderness First Aid for backcountry users and AIARE Companion Rescue. Whether you're an experienced adventurer or new to the backcountry, these courses will equip you with the knowledge and hands-on practice needed to stay safe and confident in winter conditions.

GOOD VIBES RIDE DAY (FREE RESORT MEETUP) – PURGATORY RESORT

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

Join VNTRbirds on Saturday, January 25th 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.

BACKCOUNTRY BASICS – PURGATORY RESORT

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

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.

VNTRbirds AIARE Level 2 – Advanced Avalanche Training – SUMMIT COUNTY

Advanched Avalanche Training. The AIARE 2 is a course that provides backcountry travelers an opportunity to advance their decision making skills in more complicated situations such as being a leader within a small travel group, traveling in more complicated terrain, and/or developing a travel plan where resources are scarce.

BACKCOUNTRY BASICS – MONARCH PASS

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

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.

VNTRbirds AIARE Avalanche Rescue – Monarch Pass

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

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!

VNTRbirds AIARE Level 1 – Avalanche Training – SUMMIT COUNTY

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).

VNTRbirds AIARE Level 1 – Avalanche Training – MONARCH PASS

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).

VENTURE OUT: AN ALL FEMME BACKCOUNTRY FESTIVAL

Salida, Colorado

Join us for the Venture Out Backcountry Festival, an empowering weekend celebrating women in the backcountry! From Friday, March 21st to Sunday, March 23rd, experience the thrill of touring with friends, participating in educational workshops, and campfires under the stars in beautiful Salida, Colorado.