skiing

intro to backcountry skiing for women

Build skills and increase your confidence in a supportive environment! This two-day program offers women a non-intimidating and fun introduction to backcountry skiing. With expert instruction, you'll learn the basics of backcountry skiing techniques and the ins and outs of winter backcountry travel. With a low instructor to participant ratio (1:5 maximum) you'll get plenty of individualized attention. Plus, all proceeds from this clinic benefit Vermont Works for Women’s girls programs: support girls’ empowerment while having a great experience for yourself!

This program is designed for beginner to intermediate skiers who want to take their skills to the next level, and into the backcountry. Some experience on skis is necessary (but backcountry experience is not).

Price: $195 (proceeds benefit our girls’ programs!)

Price Includes:

*Alpine and Nordic area passes on Saturday

*Nordic area pass on Sunday

*2 days of instruction

*Coffee/tea & light breakfast in the mornings

*Saturday apres ski wine & cheese

February 4 & 5, 2012 at Bolton Valley Resort

8:00 - 4:00 Saturday (followed by Apres Ski wine & cheese) 9:00 - 3:00 Sunday

Registration deadline: January 20th

Day 1 focuses on basic skills to help improve your skiing and prepare you for backcountry travel. Utilizing the open trails at Bolton Valley you will practice different climbing, descending, turning, kick and glide, and stopping techniques. Additionally we'll discuss using skins and wax, choosing proper equipment and clothing, what to pack in your backpack, and other tips for being comfortable in the backcountry. Day 1 ends with an apres' ski get together complete with wine and cheer.

Day 2 puts the skills learned on Day 1 to use as we head “off-piste” (off trail) on Bolton’s Backcountry Trails for a day long tour. Day 2 will focus on traveling comfortably in varied terrain, making turns off the groomed trail, and having fun. We’ll touch on map reading and route finding for those who are interested.