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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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' 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.
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.
Looking for 1:1 instruction or VNTRbirds group clinics don't align with your schedule, sign up for a VNTRbirds Private Coaching session with a coach, date and location that works for you! We're here to help you reach your mountain biking goals through organic progression.
The Lunch Loops trail system in Grand Junction is some of the best riding in the West Slope of Colorado. We love it because there’s something for everyone there: flow, chunky rock gardens, features, sand, tacky dirt, jumps, and more. Join VNTRbirds for this one day workshop on Saturday, May 4, to develop your skills, build your confidence, and have fun with like-minded women on some of the best trails in Grand Junction!
Come out to The Pad in Silverthorne, CO on Sunday, May 19th for a fun-filled afternoon of shopping, community, drinks and new to you gear! VNTRbirds is hosting a women's gear sale for the upcoming summer season.
