About this Event
Join SheJumps, Cripple Creek BC, Weston, and Shred-it Sisters for a Women's Backcountry 101 talk in Fremont, WA December 9th!
Date: 12/9/25
Cost: $0
Curious about what backcountry skiing/splitboarding is? Wondering if you’re ready to start touring? Maybe you’re just getting started and still have questions.
SheJumps, Shred-it Sisters, and Weston are joining forces to offer a free Women and Nonbinary Backcountry 101 at Cripple Creek Backcountry-Fremont. The Backcountry 101 is intended to be an inclusive space to share knowledge and answer questions about how to get started in this sport.
This fun, informal evening aims to give you all the answers you need, to things like:
- How good do I need to be at skiing or snowboarding to start touring?
- How do I learn to avoid avalanches?
- What kinds of bindings do I need? (And how do they work?)
- Do I need a special pair of skis for this?
- How do I choose skins? (And how do I cut them?)
- What kind of pack do I need? Can I use my regular pack?
- What do I need to know about getting a beacon, shovel, and probe? What features matter for a beginner?
- How do I dress differently for backcountry skiing/riding versus the resort? Can I “make do” with the ski clothes I already have?
**BC 101 is not a technical course, and we won’t dive into things like how to perform an avalanche rescue.** But we will talk about how to get educated on such things. We will share our hard learned lessons on what gear is most important and where you could save some money. At the end of the evening, you will go home knowing what your next steps should be and maybe have met some new friends to take those steps with!
If you are already a backcountry tourer and are looking to meet some adventure buddies, you can join for our Backcountry Partner Finder Meetup at Project 9 Brewery December 2nd at 6pm.
Stoked to see you there!
Facility and Accessicibility:
- Street parking available
- Ground level access
- Gender neutral bathroom
- Transportaion: bus access
- Seating available and standing room
Stoked to see you there!
Questions? Contact Alicia at [email protected]
---
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.
---
Cancellation Policy
Since this is a free event to register for, you can cancel at any time in your Eventbrite account. Please cancel ahead of time or email the event lead if you cannot attend so we know not to look for you the day of the event! Optional donations made during registration will not be refunded.
---
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.
Follow SheJumps:
www.shejumps.or9
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cripple Creek Bike and Backcountry Seattle, 114 North 36th Street, Seattle, United States
USD 0.00
