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Backcountry Beta Free Backcountry Virtual Education

Coalition Snow + TREW Gear Present

Backcountry Beta

A virtual series for women, femmes, non-binary, and other gender expansive folks.

No, you’re not hallucinating - that really is snow outside on the ground. Albeit just a slight dusting, it still means that Winter is coming and it’s time to get your mind, heart, and soul back into backcountry mode. 

That's why we've teamed up with TREW Gear for our fourth season of Backcountry Beta, a virtual event series designed to help us refresh our backcountry knowledge, learn new safety skills, open our eyes to different perspectives, and build our confidence in the mountains.

FEB 13TH, 2025 @ 5 PM PST

Route Finding and CalTopo Demo

In our second Backcountry Beta session of the season, we're honored to be working with VNTRbirds, a women-run adventure company based in the heart of the Rocky Mountains specializing in women-focused outdoor education and experiences.

In this hour-long session, we'll discuss one of the most important topics in backcountry safety: terrain selection. You'll learn how to:

✔️ Check the avalanche forecast

✔️ Identify avalanche terrain

✔️ Create a trip map using CalTopo & using map layers to help mitigate risk

PREVIOUS BB SESSIONS

Intro to Avalanche Awareness

In case you missed our our January Backcountry Beta Intro to Avalanche Awareness event, we've got the recording to share with you + a list of scholarships for backcountry education. Get it all here.

Multi Day Trip Planning

In this session we discussed a topic that can seem daunting: planning multi-day trips.

This session was facilitated Coalition Snow Ambassador Betsey Peryea, an adaptive athlete with a full spinal fusion and a demyelinating nerve disease who spends her time skiing, climbing, hiking/backpacking, and training for her mountain goals.

Communication for Comfort & Safety in the Backcountry

Have you learned the hard way how crucial communication is while backcountry skiing/riding? Most people struggle with communication, so we need to put in the extra effort. Natasha Buffo brings the knowledge from seven years of community mental health tools to open our eyes and ears to the communication skills that can drastically improve comfort and safety while exploring the backcountry.

Terrain Selection & Risk Mitigation

In our third session, Coalition Ambassadors Clancy Sindlinger and Madi McKinstry, both of whom bring years of experience as ski patrollers and backcountry guides, will discuss Backcountry etiquette, risk assessment + mitigation, and terrain management in more complex terrain

Shift Into Your Backcountry Mindset

Winter is coming and it’s time to get your mind, heart, and soul back into backcountry mode. Our first event of the year will be led by Ginny White, a longtime TREW athlete, ski guide, and accredited snow forecaster. Ginny will be taking the reins and guiding us through how she preps for Winter.

Tune Your Body + Your Mind

Winter is here and many of us are switching out our hiking boots for skis and snowboards. That's why for our second installment of Backcountry Beta, we're teaming up with Ski Babes to learn how to tune up our bodies and minds for the season.

What You'll Get From The Coalition x TREW Gear Backcountry Beta Series

Access Exclusive Content

We've designed the Backcountry Beta to inspire, instruct, and engage. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry expert, interested in getting out there, or happy at your resort, there's something for everyone.

Meet New People

Everyone is as motivated as you are to learn in a safe and welcoming environment. In our intimate group setting you'll meet people near and far who could be your next ski bestie.

Get Results

As you dive into the content and meet the community here in Backcountry Beta, you're on a path of strengthening your skills so that you feel more confident in the backcountry and beyond.

Fun Stuff

Every time you join a live session, you'll be added to our giveaway. At the end of the season, we'll be giving two lucky people $250 gift cards to both Coalition Snow and TREW Gear.