Women’s Shuksan Sulphide Climb
The Women’s Sulphide Climb is for women (queer, trans, cis-gendered) and gender queer folks looking to step into the alpine in an affinity space created by women who love spending time in the mountains.
Women’s Affinity Rock-Rescue Course
The more time you spend in the vertical, the more you understand what can go wrong. Maybe you’ve dropped your belay device at the top of pitch three, rappelled past the next station, had to cut a stuck rope or even deal with an injury on route. The Women’s Affinity Rock-Rescue Course aims to empower women (queer, trans and cis-gendered) to take the lead by developing critical problem-solving skills in multi-pitch terrain.
Women’s Affinity Backcountry Skiing & Riding
Our Women’s Affinity Backcountry Skiing & Riding days foster a supportive, confidence-building environment where you can explore new terrain, connect with community, and expand your backcountry skillset.
Lodge Based AIARE 1
Tired of learning through a screen? Our 3-day lodge based AIARE 1 in the Baker Backcountry utilizes the historic Mountaineer’s Lodge as a base of operations. Being based at the lodge means quick access to terrain and less time commuting to and from the ski hill. The course keeps a healthy balance of in-person classroom components and field time.
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.