Upcoming Events
Silverthorne First Friday Volunteer Opportunity
Want to meet other community members AND give back at the same time? We’ve been chosen as one of the organizations to be represented at the Town of Silverthorne’s May First Friday - Local’s Appreciation Party!
Not only is this a great opportunity to spread the word about who we are and what GRGA does in the community, we’ll also be a benefactor of the funds raised on this evening!
Volunteers will be given a GRGA T-Shirt!
Edward's MTB Maintenance Night with Soul Dirt and Kind Bikes and Skis
Join us at Kind Bikes and Skis in Edwards at 6:00pm for a fun, women-led, inclusive ladies' night learning (or remembering) important maintenance tips and tricks to keep your bike happy and healthy all season long. We'll also talk about how to handle a flat on the trail, and good tools to keep with you on your ride.
Shout out to Soul Dirt for providing drinks and helping provide pizza!
Beyond the Summit: Women in the Wild and at Work. A night celebrating women in the outdoors and women in business
Our women’s panel is a night to shine a light on the impact women have in the outdoors and in our communities. Hear from inspiring women who’ve influenced the change we’re seeing in the outdoors towards equity and inclusion. Mingle with women-owned businesses and make new friends in our networking social. Make your own impact by participating in the silent auction!
GRGA Pride Mtn Bike Ride in Breck
Registration and waiver required, click here!
All are welcome!
In partnership with Breck Pride, join the Gore Range Gravity Alliance for an inclusive, mountain bike ride at the Flume Trails in Breckenridge, followed by a social at Broken Compass on Main St!
Details: * This is not a guided event! We are not professionals and riding is done at your own risk. Our events are geared to help folks make connections with others, and pace will be set at an inclusive speed. Our ambassadors make sure no one is left behind.
Park at the Breckenridge Recreation Center near the baseball fields where we can group up and go hit the trails together. We plan to ride for about 1 - 1.5h. Then at about 7:00pm we'll head over to Broken Compass on Main St for a social to get to know one another without all the huffing and puffing. GRGA will be providing some pizza, any donations to help cover this cost are much appreciated!
ROUTE 7 miles click here to see route
Please bring plenty of water, some layers, trail snacks/sugar, and necessary tools (if you have them).
Collab with Soul Dirt: Ellen Miller Wilderness Hike
We’re teaming up with Soul Dirt and Ellen Miller for the 3rd year in a row for a lovely ladies’ wilderness hike!
Register Here - Space is limited.
Join Soul Dirt and Gore Range Gravity Alliance (GRGA) for a Wilderness Hike with Ellen Miller on Wednesday, June 18th at 5:30PM. For individuals for whom "woman" is a meaningful identifier.
We will be hiking Pitkin Trail in East Vail. Click here for directions to the trailhead with limited parking available. Additional parking is available just before you cross under the interstate. Carpool if you can!
Snacks and drinks provided :)
Please bring:
Water
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hat
Closed-toe shoes
Athletic clothing
For more info email shawna@vvmta.org or amanda@gorerangegravityalliance.com
See you on the trail!
Ladies' Uphill Meetup in Summit County
Join us for our Final Uphill Ski in Summit at Breckenridge!
We'll skin for about an hour, ski down and then recollect at Ollie's at about 7:15/7:30pm for bites or drinks to get to know one another without all of the huffing and puffing. If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
Meet at 5:30pm at the bottom of the Quicksilver Superchair on Peak 9 (behind The Maggie restaurant). Parking at the F Lot is free after 5pm! We'll aim to be moving uphill by 5:45.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for women to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros.
We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon or demos at Colorado Adventure Guides- just be sure to plan a couple days in advance.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a bunch of ladies who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk. Bring your helmet, headlamps, layers, and water. No uphill pass is required.!
Final Vail Uphill Ski w/ Gravity Haus
We'll start moving uphill on Riva's Ridge by 5:45pm, so plan for time to walk from the parking structure and gear up!
We'll skin at a relaxed pace for about an hour, ski down for Apres around 7/7:15pm at Gravity Haus. Gravity Haus will be generously covering light bites & bubbles! If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for folks to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a group who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Suggested gear: helmet, headlamps, layers, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
GRGA x Mountain Pride Uphill Ski for Vail Queer Ski Week
We are SO excited to host an uphill ski during Vail’s Queer Ski Week in partnership with Mountain Pride!
All are welcome, and you can expect the same inclusive pace we have at all of our other uphill meetups.
*more details when you click above to register.
Keystone Ladies' Uphill
Meet at 5:30pm at the bottom of Schoolmarm in the Mountain House Base Area. Parking is free. We'll aim to be moving uphill by 5:45. The uphill route is Schoolmarm > Jaybird > Springdipper.
We'll skin for about an hour, ski down and then recollect at Kickapoo Tavern at about 7:15 for bites or drinks to get to know one another without all of the huffing and puffing. If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for women to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros.
We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry or demos at Colorado Adventure Guides. Plan ahead!
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a bunch of ladies who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Recommended hear: helmet, headlamps, layers, and water.
No uphill pass is required.
Ladies' Uphill Meetup in Vail
Meet by Gondola 1 in Vail by 5:30pm. Parking at the Vail Transpo Center is Free after 3pm. We'll start moving uphill on Riva's Ridge by 5:45pm, so plan for time to walk from the parking structure and gear up! We'll skin at a relaxed pace for about an hour, ski down and then recollect at Root & Flower in the Vail Village around 7/7:15pm for Apres.
Root & Flower is generously offering us the first round of drinks and snacks! If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for folks to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry, just plan ahead!
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a group who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk. Suggested gear: helmet, headlamps, layers, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc... No uphill pass is required.
Mountain Pride Ski Film Screening
Mountain Pride has invited us to join them for a powerful evening of film and community as we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with a screening of TranSending, a series of films highlighting the journeys of trans athletes and the queer experience in mountain towns. This event shines a spotlight on the diverse and resilient voices of trans and queer individuals in the world of skiing and snowboarding, exploring the intersection of identity, adventure, and belonging in outdoor spaces traditionally dominated by cisnormative culture.
Through stunning visuals, heartfelt storytelling, and bold athleticism, these films create space for Trans joy and push the boundaries of sport. The evening will be an opportunity to reflect, connect, and inspire change in the outdoors, encouraging more inclusivity and visibility for queer and trans folks in sports and recreation.
Whether you’re a seasoned skier, a snowboarder, or just an ally, come be part of a safe, welcoming space where we can share stories, create new memories, and amplify the voices of trans athletes on and off the slopes.
GRGA x Abasin Uphill with Apres at Dos Locos!
We are so excited to team up with A-Basin for a Ladies Uphill!
Meet at the bottom of the Black Mountain Express lift by 5:30pm. Parking is free. We'll start moving uphill by 5:45pm. The route is High Noon or Sundance to Dercum's Gulch to Lenawee Face. An uphill pass is typically required; however, thanks to Abasin working with us for this event, uphill passes are not required. Thank you Abasin!
We'll skin at a relaxed pace for about an hour, ski down and then recollect at Dos Locos in Keystone around 7:30pm for Apres. If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us, the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for folks to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a group who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Suggested gear: helmet, headlamps, layers, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
Ladies' Uphill Meetup in Vail, Apres at Stio in Solaris!
Meet by Gondola 1 in Vail by 5:30pm. Parking at the Vail Transpo Center is Free after 3pm. We'll start moving uphill on Riva's Ridge by 5:45pm, so plan for time to walk from the parking structure and gear up!
We'll skin at a relaxed pace for about an hour, ski down and then recollect at Stio in Solaris around 7/7:15pm for Apres! Stio is generously covering snacks, drinks, AND offering our group discounts for the night!
If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for folks to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and GRGA members get a discounted rental rate at Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon. Just be sure to check in advance for availability!
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a group who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk. Suggested gear: helmet, headlamps, layers, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc... No uphill pass is required.
Singles' Uphill in Breck: Guys and Gals Welcome!
Single? Come ski uphill with the guys and gals of the Gore Range Gravity Alliance. Meet at 5:30pm at the bottom of the Quicksilver Superchair on Peak 9 (behind The Maggie restaurant). Parking at the F Lot is free after 5pm. We'll aim to be moving uphill by 5:45.
We'll skin for about an hour, ski down, and then recollect at Ollie's Pub and Grub at about 7:15/7:30 for bites or drinks to get to know one another without all of the huffing and puffing.
This is meant to be a fun social uphill to celebrate those who are single. This isn't meant to push anyone into awkward dating moments, just a laid back evening with friends, no pressure.
Groups will naturally form based on different speeds, but ambassadors from GRGA will make sure no one is left behind. If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social. We're a real friendly bunch.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a bunch of folks who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk. Bring headlamps, layers, and water!
50+ Uphill with Ellen Miller
Ellen Miller is hosting an Uphill Ski Meetup geared for those 50+ Men and women welcome, and don't worry, we won't be checking ID's for your age ;)
Meet at the west end of the Elk Lot Trailhead at 5:30 - Please note that the Elk Lot is free after 3pm. We will walk up the Beaver Cr Recreational Path together to the base of the Landing at 5:30pm (please note that the sidewalk can be icy). Then, we will put out skis on and depart at the Landing by 5:45pm. We'll skin at a relaxed pace for about an hour. The route will be Leav the Beav. up to The Ritz for Alpine Social Hour before skiing back down. For the go-getters, you can also skin up past The Ritz to Mamie's up Sawbuck trail and then head down the The Ritz for the social hour.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for folks to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. Cripple Creek Backcountry Avon is kindly offering 50% off gear rentals for this event! Just mention this uphill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a group who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Skiing or riding is at your own risk. Suggested gear: headlamp, helmet, layers, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc... No uphill pass is required.
Ladies' Uphill Meetup in Summit County
Meet at 5:30pm at the bottom of Colorado Super Chair on Peak 8. Paid parking (less than $2 for 3 hours) in the Breck Park Stables Garage. To get to the base area, walk about a minute down the hill from the garage, you will see a covered hotel bridge in the distance on the right, walk under that, and then you will see us.
We'll skin for about an hour, ski down and then recollect at Robbie's Tavern at about 7:15/7:30 for bites or drinks to get to know one another without all of the huffing and puffing.
If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for women to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry or demos at Colorado Adventure Guides. Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a bunch of ladies who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk. Bring your helmet, headlamps, layers, and water. No uphill pass is required
GRGA Avalanche Awareness Night - Breck
Come chat avalanche safety and meet other women who love skiing, snowboarding, and backcountry adventures! This is a great step to either start your avalanche education or brush up on your knowledge. We love hearing from experienced women at these socials who can inspire newbies to get going! We welcome women, femme identifying and non-binary people of all skill levels.
Maxine Nusbaum from Weston Backcountry and Rhema Wiarda from Women Who Splitboard will be leading this presentation.
Ladies' Uphill Meetup in Beaver Creek
Meet by the Centennial Chair Lift in Beaver Creek by 5:30pm. Please note that the Ford Hall Parking Lot is free in the evenings for the first 4 hours. We'll start moving uphill on Gold Dust by 5:45pm, so plan for time to walk from the parking structure and gear up!
We'll skin at a relaxed pace for about an hour, ski down and then recollect at Alpine Kind around 7/7:15pm for Apres! We will also be able to sample PlantChi, "a plant-powered nutrient boost for every meal."
If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for folks to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a group who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Suggested gear: helmet, headlamps, layers, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
GRGA Ladies' Mapping 101 - Summit County
Come learn intro to mapping in the backcountry! We'll discuss different apps, talk about what features to consider when making a map, and make a route and show how to see the timing of your tour in Caltopo.
Bring your laptops if you have them so you can follow along.
Podium Sports is providing us with drinks and snacks!
Avalanche Awareness Night
Come chat avalanche safety with the ladies of Beaver Creek and Vail Ski Patrol, and meet other women who love skiing, snowboarding, and backcountry adventures!
Pizza provided thanks to Vail Avalanche Rescue Dogs and GRGA!
This is a great step to either start your avalanche education or brush up on your knowledge. We love hearing from experienced women at these socials who can inspire newbies to get going! We welcome women, femme identifying and non-binary people of all skill levels.
Ladies' Mapping 201
Do you know the basics of mapping and navigation but want some nitty gritty details, expert secrets, and how to use more layers in Cal Topo? Come learn from Meg Twohig on how to go from basic to baller when it comes to digital mapping and backcountry route planning. You don't want to miss this class!
Ladies' Uphill Meetup in Summit County
Meet at 5:30pm at the bottom of Schoolmarm in the Mountain House Base Area. Parking is free. We'll aim to be moving uphill by 5:45. The uphill route is Schoolmarm > Jaybird > Springdipper. We'll skin for about an hour, ski down and then recollect at Rotolo's Pizzeria at about 7:15 for bites or drinks to get to know one another without all of the huffing and puffing.
If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for women to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry or demos at Colorado Adventure Guides.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a bunch of ladies who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Bring your helmet, headlamps, layers, and water. No uphill pass is required.
Vail Ladies' Uphill Ski with Apres at Avanti F&B
Meet by the Vail Village Gondola 1 by 5:30pm. We'll start moving uphill by 5:45, so plan for time to walk from the parking structure and gear up!
We'll skin at a relaxed pace for about an hour up Riva's Ridge, ski down and then recollect at Avanti F & B in Golden Peak around 7/7:15pm for Apres!
If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for folks to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a group who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Suggested gear: helmet, headlamps, layers, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Singles Uphill Night in Vail
Single? Skip spending Valentine's Day alone and come ski uphill with the guys and gals of the Gore Range Gravity Alliance and Cripple Creek Backcountry.
We'll start at Gondola 1 at 6pm and uphill for about 45min to 1hr 15min. Groups will naturally form based on different speeds, but ambassadors from GRGA and CCBC will make sure no one is left behind!
Then we'll get together from some Apres at Two Arrows Coffee Bar after (about 7:45pm) with drink specials and a DJ starting at 9pm! This is meant to be a fun social uphill to celebrate those who are single on a day usually dedicated to those who are not.
This isn't meant to push anyone into awkward dating moments, just a laid back evening with friends, no pressure.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a bunch of folks who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Bring headlamps, layers, and water!
Ladies' Uphill Meetup in Summit County
Meet at 5:30pm at the bottom of Colorado Super Chair on Peak 8. Paid parking (less than $2 for 3 hours) in the Breck Park Stables Garage. To get to the base area, walk about a minute down the hill from the garage, you will see a covered hotel bridge in the distance on the right, walk under that, and then you will see us. We'll aim to be moving uphill by 5:45. The uphill route is straight up Springmeier to Vista Haus mid mountain lodge. We'll skin for about an hour, ski down and then recollect at Robbie's Tavern at about 7:15/7:30 for bites or drinks to get to know one another without all of the huffing and puffing.
If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for women to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry or demos at Colorado Adventure Guides.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a bunch of ladies who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Bring your helmet, headlamps, layers, and water. No uphill pass is required.
Ladies' Uphill Meetup in Beaver Creek
Meet at the west end of the Elk Lot Trailhead by 5:30pm. Please note that the Elk Lot is free in the evenings. Around 5:45pm, we will walk up the Beaver Cr Recreational Path together to the base of the Lower Beaver Creek Mountain Express.
We will then put our skis on and skin up Leav the Beav. It will be a relaxed pace for about 1 hr heading up. We will then transition and ski down. We will have apres at Southside Benderz around 7/7:15pm and have some social time.
If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for folks to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a group who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Suggested gear: helmet, headlamps, layers, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Uphill Ski and Alpine Social for Skiers 50+ with Ellen Miller!
Ellen Miller is hosting an Uphill Ski Meetup geared for those 50+ Men and women welcome, and don't worry, we won't be checking ID's for your age ;)
Meet at the base of Arrowhead at 7am ready to move uphill. After skinning up and skiing down, we'll head to Broken Arrow for coffee and some social time.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for folks to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a group who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Suggested gear: helmet, layers, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
50+ Group Uphill with Ellen Miller
Morning Uphill Meetup at Arrowhead for 50+ with Ellen Miller.
Alpine Social at Broken Arrow Register Here
Ellen Miller is hosting an Uphill Ski Meetup geared for those 50+ Men and women welcome, and don't worry, we won't be checking ID's for your age ;) Meet at the base of Arrowhead at 7am ready to move uphill. After skinning up and skiing down, we'll head to Broken Arrow for coffee and some social time. All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for folks to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. Cripple Creek Backcountry Avon is kindly offering 50% off gear rentals for this event! Just mention this uphill. Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a group who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Skiing or riding is at your own risk. Suggested gear: helmet, layers, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc... No uphill pass is required.
Mapping and Route Planning 101
Come learn the basics from your fellow female backcountry adventurers on how they use digital mapping software to plan and follow their routes in the backcountry!
This is also a great place to meet other fellow lady skiers and riders, and maybe even get some discounted goodies from our favorite backcountry ski shop, Cripple Creek Backcountry.
Ladies' Uphill Meetup in Keystone
Meet at 5:30pm at the bottom of Schoolmarm in the Mountain House Base Area. Parking is free. We'll aim to be moving uphill by 5:45. The uphill route is Schoolmarm > Jaybird > Springdipper. We'll skin for about an hour, ski down and then recollect at Kickapoo Tavern at about 7/7:15 for bites or drinks to get to know one another without all of the huffing and puffing.
Register Here
If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for women to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry or demos at Colorado Adventure Guides.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a bunch of ladies who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Bring your helmet, headlamps, layers, and water. No uphill pass is required.
Ladies' Uphill Meetup in Vail
Meet at 5:30pm at Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead, with apres social around 7/7:15 at Outdoor Divas will be providing pizza and wine for the group. We'll be sure to have some N/A options as well.
Simba is the uphill route from Lionshead. (970) 754-1023 is the uphill hotline number for Vail.
Parking at the Lionshead Transpo Center is free in the evening. We'll start moving uphill by 5:45, so plan for time to walk from the parking structure and gear up!
We'll skin at a relaxed pace for about an hour, ski down and then recollect at Outdoor Divas at about 7/7:15 for free drinks and pizza to get to know one another without all of the huffing and puffing.
If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for women to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry or demos at Colorado Adventure Guides.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a bunch of ladies who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Bring helmet, headlamps, layers, and water!
No uphill pass is required.
Women's Level 1 Avalanche Course with Colorado Adventure Guides
The Gore Range Gravity Alliance is teaming up with Colorado Adventure Guides to offer a women's AIARE 1 course open to women and non-binary folks. The first day will be in CAG's classroom in Silverthorne, and days 2 and 3 will be on snow with one day likely on Vail Pass or near Vail.
Not only are we able to offer a discounted rate, but a portion of the proceeds will also go to the GRGA to help us further our mission of empowering women in the outdoors
This AIARE level 1 is a 3-day introduction to managing avalanche hazard where you will learn a repeatable process to manage your risk and learn from your experiences in the backcountry. Students will also practice preparing for and carrying out a backcountry trip, keeping track of conditions, communicating, making decisions about hazards while in the backcountry, and learning rescue techniques if an avalanche occurs and someone is caught. Our Level 1 course will include 24 hours of course work at a minimum. We want to make sure that you get the education that you need and don’t cut corners in delivering the best product so that we can maximize your commitment!
Your instructors:
Katie MacKnight: Katie got her start learning to ski in Crested Butte, CO along with her first backcountry hut trip to the nearby 10th Mountain Division Friend‘s Hut. Upon returning to Fort Collins to complete a degree in Restoration Ecology and graduate studies in Forestry/Fire Science, she began familiarizing herself with the Medicine Bow and Never Summer Ranges. She is certified as an EMT-B and then Wilderness First Responder since 2008, Katie has safely enjoyed a decade and a half of navigating Colorado’s big backyard by way of mountain bike, cataraft, and skis and enjoys sharing that passion with others.
2nd Instructor info coming soon <3
Breck Ladies’ Uphill Meetup
Group Skin with an Apres Social Hour at Gravity Haus
Registration Required
Meet at 6:00pm at the bottom of the Quicksilver Superchair on Peak 9 (behind The Maggie restaurant). Parking at the F Lot is free after 5pm! We'll aim to be moving uphill by 6:15. We'll skin for about an hour, ski down and then recollect at Cabin Juice at the Gravity Haus at about 7:45pm for bites or drinks to get to know one another without all of the huffing and puffing.
If you aren't able to make the uphill, or perhaps you'd rather meet some people after rather than on the hill, please feel free to just join us for the apres social! We're a real friendly bunch.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome. We move in groups so no one is left behind and attendees can move at their own pace together. For us the goal of these meetups is to offer opportunities for women to get together, nourish current friendships or make new ones, and get outside. We just ask that you try to have a bit of an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros. We can help point you in the right direction before the event, and we can event help set you up with discounted demos at Cripple Creek Backcountry or demos at Colorado Adventure Guides.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, we're just a bunch of ladies who love skiing/riding and socializing and are doing what we can to connect the community. Riding is at your own risk.
Bring headlamps, layers, and water. No uphill pass is required.
Eagle County Uphill Ski Meetup
Registration is required!
5:30pm we’ll meet up, and start skinning by about 5:45. Please be on time! Apres Location at E-Town at about 7/7:15pm.
We’ll , skin up together for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, ski/ride down, and go grab snacks and drinks together after at about 7:15pm. If you can’t make the ski but would like to join us for the apres, please do! Whether you’re just not yet ready to ski with a big group, gear is in the shop, recovering from an injury, or just flat out not feeling for a ski but want some social time, we’re happy to have you!
Bring your head lamp, water, layers, and touring gear.
Winter Ambassador Training
This night is for our ambassador team and invite only. We will kick off the season getting to know one another and what makes Gore Range Gravity Alliance so special. We’ll talk about our mission and our values and why they’re important, as well as our vision for the future of GRGA. Finally, we’ll make sure all of our ambassadors understand our processes for uphill meetups, how we operate as a team, and we’ll cover safety protocols. We’ll cover the commitment required of our ambassadors and what GRGA can offer in return.
If you want to support our ambassador program, please consider making a donation or reach out to amanda@gorerangegravityalliance.com for other ideas. In-kind donations are also great whether that is gifts to our ambassadors or supporting our ambassador dinner with dining space/budget.