Women’s Kulshan Climb
The Women’s Kulshan Climb is for women (queer, trans, cis-gendered) looking for a glacier mountaineering experience in an affinity space created for and by women who love spending time in the mountains. Designed to foster inclusivity and accessibility from the ground up, this trip offers a supportive environment for gaining a strong foundation in mountaineering skills and making a summit attempt on Kulshan, Washington’s northernmost volcano.
This trip provides an introduction to essential skills for mountaineering in a relaxed and safety-oriented environment. We’ll take our time to cover the skills needed for a summit attempt, then make our way up the mountain as a team. This trip is appropriate for beginners and experienced mountaineers alike.
Women’s Affinity Mountain Mentorship Program
Learn climbing skills, gain confidence in the mountains, and build community through our women’s mountain mentorship program. We know that competence takes practice and solid partnership is paramount; that’s why we’ve created a season-long course to develop skills over time with a supportive group.
Women’s AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course
Hone your avalanche rescue skills with our Women’s AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course. This course is for women (queer, trans, and cis-gendered) aiming to expand their avalanche rescue skills in a supportive and community-focused learning environment.
Women’s Affinity Intro to Backcountry Skiing Course
Join CMA in the ultimate introduction to backcountry touring. This two-part program is designed to provide a solid introduction to avalanche awareness and backcountry skiing and riding. This course is for women (queer, trans, and cis-gendered) and gender expansive folks wanting to begin their backcountry touring career in a supportive and community-focused learning environment.
Women’s AIARE 2 Avalanche Course
Continue your avalanche education with our Women’s Affinity AIARE 2 Avalanche Course. This course is for women (queer, trans, and cis-gendered) who are ready to deepen their understanding of the avalanche phenomenon and hone their skills in decision making, terrain management, and tour planning.
Women’s AIARE 1 Avalanche Course
Join our Women’s Affinity AIARE 1 Avalanche Course and take your first steps towards becoming a confident and informed backcountry traveler. This course is for women (queer, trans, and cis-gendered) aiming to begin their avalanche education journey in a supportive and community-focused learning environment.
Women’s Affinity Crevasse Rescue Course
Crevasse rescue is a core skill for glacier travel at any level. Mastery of these skills empowers individuals to travel in glaciated terrain with increased safety margins, confidence, and independence.
The Women’s Affinity Crevasse Rescue course is for women (queer, trans, cis-gendered) aiming to hone their proficiency in this crucial skill. Designed to foster inclusivity and accessibility from the ground up, this course offers a supportive learning environment for gaining a strong foundation in crevasse rescue. Taking this course in the early season will support folks in tackling personal climbing objectives and identifying educational next steps.
This comprehensive program provides an introductory overview of essential techniques and systems required for both group and solo crevasse rescue scenarios. Participants will develop vital skills such as effective self-arrest, building snow anchors, and creating basic (2:1 and 3:1) and advanced (5:1 and 6:1) haul systems. Additionally, we’ll cover rope ascension and rappelling within the context of rescue operations, equipping participants with a well-rounded toolkit for safe glacier travel.
Fortune Peak Huts AIARE 2
Not all AIARE 2 Avalanche Courses are created equal… This four-day, hut-based AIARE 2 offers a fully immersive experience where students hone their skills in decision making, terrain management, and tour planning in a venue that offers unparalleled access to some of the best terrain Washington has to offer.
AIARE Level 1 – Hurricane Ridge
Begin your avalanche education with our AIARE Level 1 program. This three-day course meets the highest standards in avalanche education and provides backcountry skiers and riders with an introduction to avalanche hazard management. The AIARE Level 1 course provides students with tools for basic tour planning and travel techniques, decision-making in the field, and avalanche rescue techniques.