About this Event
Join us for a weekend of uphill skiing & riding at Bolton Valley! The weekend will include front-country and backcountry portions and will be perfect for intermediate (Saturday) or expert (Sunday) skiers and riders with prior experience with uphill travel.
Dates: 2/21-/2/22
Cost: $25 per day
Participants can register for one or both days. Important details regarding registration can be found below.
On Saturday, SheJumps will host a day of front-country, with on-piste uphill laps on designated uphill trails, descending on the resort's alpine trails. You must be able to ski/ride blue trails. Participants can join for one lap or as many as they choose. If you're newer to uphill travel or out of practice, this will be a great warm-up/fitness day! Everyone can feel free to take a lunch break on their own, and we'll end the day with an après gathering, including a raffle around 3 pm. We can have up to 30 participants on Saturday.
Sunday will provide a typical New England-style adventure led by Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). Options for the day will depend on conditions and group preferences. This may include glades in Bolton Valley's extensive 12,000+ acre backcountry terrain or nearby areas such as Mt. Mansfield State Forest.
The group size will be more limited on Sunday. Participants will be required to have expert backcountry experience in order to join, along with the ability to ski black diamond glades in variable conditions. Our group will travel at a moderate pace (climbing approximately 1,000 feet per hour). Be prepared for vigorous aerobic exercise, likely involving 5+ miles and 2,000+ vertical feet. You should be prepared to spend the day in the backcountry and bring appropriate food, water, layers, personal first aid, and personal gear repair kits. AMC trip leaders will contact registrants to learn more about their previous backcountry experience before confirming registration.
Though this event will not focus on teaching skills, it should help participants practice uphill travel and navigate into the backcountry with confidence, all while making safe group decisions, exploring, and finding and riding as much vertical as possible. Please note that we may need to split the group based on group size or terrain preferences.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Participants can register for one or both days depending on availability. The registration link for this post is only for the Saturday event.
To register for Sunday’s event you will register directly with the AMC via the following link;
https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN00000260sD2AQ/act00018140
An uphill day ticket is required each day. Participants should purchase their tickets ahead of time online:
[https://www.boltonvalley.com/winter/tickets-passes/nordic-backcountry-uphill-passes/]or at the ticket window, and be prepared and ready with a ticket in-hand at the designated meeting time each morning.
Cost: $25 per day
Bolton Valley has a fleet of uphill rental equipment available, on a first-come-first-served basis. Visit
their site for more information: https://www.boltonvalley.com/winter/rentals-leases-
tuning/backcountry-rentals/
FAQ's & Other Event Information
What do I need to bring? Be sure to bring everything you need to be comfortable for an full day of being outside - snacks, water, layers, gloves, goggles, etc. Participants should also bring all needed equipment for uphill skiing/riding (skis, boots, poles, etc.).
Lift tickets: uphill lift tickets are not included in registration and must be purchased separately via Bolton Valley.
Rentals: Bolton Valley has a fleet of uphill rental equipment available, on a first-come-first-served basis. Visit their site for more information: https://www.boltonvalley.com/winter/rentals-leases-tuning/backcountry-rentals/
Parking and getting to the event: there is ample free parking available at Bolton Valley. Although there is no public transportation option available, we encourage you to invite a friend and carpool if you can!
Facility information: There are gendered restrooms available.
Accessibility information: This is generally a non-adaptive event, but please reach out to our event coordinator with any questions about accommodations.
To find us day-of, look for: Event Coordinator, Melinda, with some SheJumps signs in the base area.
We want to support all participants in enjoying this event to the fullest. Please let us know if you have any accommodation requests ahead of the event or during checkout and we will provide accommodations as we are able to.
Questions? Contact Melinda at [email protected].
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All participants must sign the r prior to participating in this event.
Spanish version of our waiver: Todos los participantes deben firmar la antes de participar en este evento.
To prioritize the health of our community, please do not attend a SheJumps event if you are experiencing any cold-like symptoms.
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Cancellation Policy
Since this is a free event to register for, you can cancel at any time in your Eventbrite account. Please cancel your registration at least 3 days ahead of the event so we have adequate time to fill your spot with folks on the waitlist.
*Optional donations made during registration will not be refunded.*
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SheJumps increases the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities to foster confidence, leadership, and connection to nature and community through free and low-cost outdoor education.
SheJumps is an inclusive organization. We welcome all women and girls—transgender and cisgender, as well as non-binary people.
SheJumps strives to fight against racism and acknowledges that our events and programs take place on traditional, unceded Indigenous lands.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bolton Valley Resort, 4302 Bolton Access Rd, Richmond, United States
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