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 Girls Move Mountains’ 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 & muffins/bagels in the mornings
Saturday apres ski wine & cheese
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February 6 & 7, 2010 at Bolton Valley Resort
8:00 - 4:00 Saturday (followed by Apres Ski wine & cheese) 9:00 - 3:00 Sunday
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.
Amy Kelsey, Lead Instructor (just one of 3 fabulous instructors)
Amy has over 10 years of experience educating and guiding individuals of all ages on backcountry outings. As a senior instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Amy instructed multi-day backpacking, backcountry ski and backcountry snowboarding courses in Utah, Idaho, Alaska, and Wyoming. When she's not outside playing, Amy works for the Catamount Trail Association as its Trail Director.
