SheJumps x Shred-it Sisters x Weston | Backcountry 101 | Fremont, WA | Cripple Creek Backcountry Seattle

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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 or want to meet touring partners at a similar level. SheJumps, Shred-it Sisters, and Weston are joining forces to offer a free Women and Nonbinary Backcountry 101 at Cripple Creek Backcountry-Seattle. 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 and training 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! Stoked to see you there! FREE REGISTRATION! --- FAQ's & Other Event InformationWho can come? We welcome all women, girls, and nonbinary people to attend this event. All experience levels are welcome. What do I need to bring? Anything you need to be comfortable for an evening of learning and socializing. Parking and getting to the event: There is limited free street parking available. There are also nearby bus stops for those traveling via public transport. Facility & accessibility information:this event will be held at ground level on the first floor of the building. There is a single gender neutral restroom onsite. This event will be a mix of standing room and seating, and we will not be able to provide seating for each attendee. If you would like to request that we save you a chair, please note that in the checkout process. We want to support all participants in enjoying this event to the fullest. Please let us know if you have any accommodation requests ahead of the event or during checkout and we will provide accommodations as we are able to. Questions? Contact Alicia at amau@shejumps.org --- 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 at least 3 days ahead of time so that we have ample time to fill your spot. If you do need to cancel last minute, please 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: Facebook Instagram www.shejumps.org Information Source: SheJumps | eventbrite