Women’s Backcountry Touring Weekend Jackson Wyoming
Overview
A women’s and non-binary backcountry ski touring weekend in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Have you been dreaming about skiing some of the iconic peaks in the Tetons? Jackson, Wyoming offers all levels of off-piste skiing challenges and rewards. This camp is the perfect venue for the women/ non-binary skier who wants to improve their understanding of terrain, snowpack assessment, and route selection... Or just enjoy a weekend of skiing with likeminded people and a group of all women.
Women’s Backcountry Touring Weekend Overview
Backcountry Ski Touring for Women and Non-Binary Skiers in Jackson
- Location: Jackson, Wyoming
- Format: A weekend camp
- Season: Winter
- Difficulty: Moderate
- For: Women and non-binary skiers and riders, all levels of off-piste ability
What You Will Work On
- Terrain: Reading and understanding backcountry terrain
- Snowpack assessment: Building your understanding of the snowpack
- Route selection: Choosing where to go, and why
- Community: A weekend of skiing with likeminded people in an all-women group
Who This Camp Is For
- Women and non-binary skiers dreaming about skiing the iconic peaks of the Tetons
- Skiers who want to improve their terrain and snowpack judgement
- Anyone who simply wants a weekend of great backcountry skiing in good company
- All levels — Jackson offers off-piste challenges and rewards across the range
Why Tour with The Mountain Guides
- Iconic terrain: The Tetons, from a base in Jackson, Wyoming
- AMGA-trained and certified guides: Professional ski and splitboard guides
- A supportive group: A camp built for women and non-binary skiers
Ski the Tetons This Winter
Check availability below to join the next women’s backcountry touring weekend.
Backcountry Touring Weekend
Day 1 – You’ll meet your guides at the winter trailhead at a time decided on by your guide. The first day we will establish our group dynamic and refresh the skills necessary for touring including companion avalanche search and rescue, ascending with skins, transitions from up to down, and of course riding
Day 2 will be spent in magnificent GTNP, ascending and descending some of the classic winter lines. Along the way you will be learning about route selection, track setting, snowpack assessment, weather assessment, and skiing in variable backcountry snow. The best part is that you will be learning with other women and non- binary folks while experiencing some of the best touring objectives in the Tetons.
$500 / person
UPPER LAYERS
- Top Long Sleeve: Mid weight backcountry oriented top Guide Pick: Black Diamond Coefficient LT Hybrid Hoody
- Mid weight insulated Jacket Guide Pick: Black Diamond Solution Jacket
- Shell Jacket with hood. Guide Pick: Black Diamond Recon LT Stretch Shell
- Puffy Jacket: Hood Recommended. Guide Pick: Black Diamond Access Down Hoody
BOTTOM LAYERS
- Bottom Synthetic or Wool Long Underwear Bottoms Guide Pick: Black Diamond Solution 150 Merino Base Layer
- Shell Pant: full side zips and built-in gaiters Guide Pick: Black Diamond Recon Stretch LT Pant
- Socks: Synthetic or wool. Sized for your boots and blister protection. Liners recommended.
HEAD AND HANDS
- Gloves 3 pair: 1 light, 1 medium, 1 heavy pair Guide Pick: Black Diamond Legend Glove
- Hat: medium weight ski hat
- Hat: baseball or visor for sun
- Buff/neck gaiter
ACCESSORIES
- Back Pack: 30 to 40 Liter ski pack, Guide Pick: Black Diamond Jet Force Pro 35 Airbag Pack
- Water & Food: Thermos or insulated water bottles are best. Lot’s of snacks.
- Sunglasses/ Sunglass Case
- Ski Goggles
- Extra Prescription Glasses/Contact Lens
- Sunscreen/Lip balm
- Headlamp Guides Pick: Black Diamond Cosmo 350 R Rechargeable
SKI/SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE BACKCOUNTRY (Packages available for rent)
- Boots: Alpine Touring, Telemark, or Snowboarding Boots
- Skis: Guide Pick: Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95
- Splitboard: Guides Pick: Black Diamond X Cardiff Co-Lab
- Climbing Skins: Guides Pick: Black Diamond Ascension Nylon Climbing Skins ( must trip to fit skis)
- Ski Poles: Guides Pick: Traverse Compactor Ski Poles
- Helmet (optional)
SNOW SAFETY EQUIPMENT (REQUIRED and available for rent from TMG)
Grand Teton National Park is located roughly 30 minutes from our Jackson, WY headquarters. Our Jackson office is located in the south part of Jackson at 1325 S. Highway 89, Suite 104 and shares a parking area with Smith’s. Our phone number is (800) 239-7642 or (307) 733-4979. Most trips and classes will meet at this office for gear checks, preparation, and classes. The Jackson Hole airport is the closest, but Idaho Falls (a 2 – 2.5 hour drive) is a cheaper option and Salt Lake City (4 – 5 hour drive) are also air travel options. It is helpful to arrive a couple of days prior to your trip/class in order to acclimatize. Otherwise, you should arrive the day before and stop by our office for an equipment check. Do not plan on traveling the day after a significant climb – you will be tired and there are no guaranteed times when we will return to the trailhead. Plan on having accommodations for the night prior to and the night you return from a significant climb. There are a plethora of hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts in Jackson and the surrounding area. Accommodations near our office make your transitions convenient. It is highly advisable to make reservations as early as possible. Lodging recommendations and many more details can be found in the downloadable document below.