Winter Courses

Get to know the snow. Develop solid winter skills with new and old friends and increase your confidence while having fun in the snow by day, and spending cozy nights tucked into a scenic high-country yurt. This three day, two night immersion provides fundamental skills for skiers, snowshoers and snowboarders venturing into the backcountry. You'll learn how to assess backcountry terrain for best travel routes, avalanche avoidance, and other snowy hazards, read the weather, navigate with map & compass, learn how to stay toasty in chilly temperatures as well as what to do in an emergency. Gain confidence with winter equipment and travel while building community with other snow adventurers and appreciating Colorado in her frosty glory.

Outdoor adventure for girls and a parent, mentor, or adult relative or friend. Together, you'll enjoy a spectacular winter hike, learn showshoe techniques, how to dress for cold-weather sports and travel off trail in snowy terrain. No previous experience necessary. Includes snowshoes and lunch. For girls age 8 and up, financial aid available.

Go Vertical. Discover the grace and technique of climbing both low-angle and steep ice. Learn to use crampons, ice tools, critical safety skills, plus tips on staying warm while combing the frozen stuff. Those who have already been introduced to this cool sport will learn to move more efficiently and build confidence while challenging yourself on progressively steeper terrain. 4-1 participant to staff ratio. No previous ice climbing experience necessary but belaying experience is required.

Slide on into winter. Spend a day learning how to skate ski on Eldora's Nordic ski trails with the coaching of experienced staff, at your own pace. You'll learn and practice the basics of skating technique, including weight-transfer, balance and poling techniques. Take cross-country skiing to new heights and cover more territory as you fly across the snow and get in a great work out all while enjoying the rhythm of your motion and the beautiful snowy landscape. No previous skate-skiing experience required. A good choice for women with previous classic cross-country skiing, skating or in-line skating experience. Includes ski equipment, day-pass, and lunch. 

Cruise the mountain. Learn if you ride regular or goofy, tricks for getting off the lift, how to link turns, stop on both edges and ride safely. Launch your learning curve with specific tips for female riders and supportive smiles from your sister shredders.

Ditch the crowds. Learn how to travel safely off-trail and practice a range of snowshoeing techniques including climbing hills, traversing and descending. Build confidence with reading maps in snowy terrain, compass skills, dressing to stay warm all day and winter safety procedures.

Free your heels. Have fun learning or brushing up on the fundamentals of making a Telemark turn, linking turns and safety skills with the coaching of seasoned female tele instructors in a women only environment. Gain confidence bending your knees and feeling balanced as you gain comfort with this graceful and rewarding way to ski. No previous Telemark experience necessary but must know how to snowplow. Instructors will accommodate individual skill levels.