Learn the basics of mountaineering.

Join a small group of other beginner women, led by expert female guides.

We’ll cover everything from basic gear needs and physical preparation to mental health in intimidating situations.

We’ll also provide tips and tricks that we’ve learned over decades of climbing to keep you feeling great on the mountain.

You’ll get to be a part of Alpinistas, like-minded women who are learning outdoor skills - expect to come out of this with lifelong friends!

Program designed exclusively for women. Training around menstrual cycles, how to pee in a harness, mental health check-ins, and so much more!

This is not just a men’s program for women, it’s a women’s program for women!

8:00am - Meet your guide in the field at the designated trailhead & check-in. Get fitted with gear.

8:30am - Review terrain and avalanche hazard rating, gear check, trailhead departure check

8:45am - Set off and begin the course with lessons and teachable moments along the way

11:30 AM - Break for Lunch

3:30 PM - Get back to the trailhead. Debrief of the day and discuss strengths, areas for improvement, goals, and next steps for progressing your outdoor skills.

Mountaineering: Hiking uphill in snow

This trip is rated Beginner. Although this is a novice mountaineering day, the participants should have ample hiking experience and good fitness. We will be practicing techniques in the snow all day but with plenty of rest breaks.

Our pace will be a slow, mountaineering style and we estimate about 3-4 miles of travel over the course of the day.

We recommend that you stay well hydrated and fed prior to departure to assist in mitigating altitude sickness if you are coming from sea level.

Included in your booking:

• Professional AMGA/AIARE Guide

• 5:1 client to guide ratio with a max group size of 10 clients, 2 guides

• Pre-trip handout that includes an overview on the course and equipment.

• Snowshoes, crampons, helmet, axe, harness

• Group safety gear & first aid kit

• Permit fees

• Special discount to shop at the Alpinistas store

Not included:

• Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point

• Trip insurance

• Food & beverages

• Guide gratuities

• Other required gear, see in below section (available for rent when checking out)

• Personal items

Pre-Trip Preparation Packet

• Overview on mountaineering

• Get to know the gear like crampons & ice axes

• Logistics for the in-person session

On Field Session

• Terrain & hazard awareness and decision-making

• Crampon usage and techniques and practice

• Techniques for walking on various types of terrain

• Ice axe techniques

• Ascent and descent, including glissading

• Self-arrest & practice

• Conditions permitting - optional small exploration at the end of the day combining all your new skills!