This is a multi day women only backcountry snowmobile clinic designed to help women build confidence in their backcountry skills. There will be some riding clinic elements but it is mainly focused on backcountry safety/preparedness, avalanche awareness, and building confidence making decisions in the backcountry. Includes two days of on snow instruction and two evening classroom presentations presented by Bridger Teton Avalanche Center and Teton County Search and Rescue.
TO REGISTER FOR 3-DAY CLINIC + PAY , PLEASE CALL Togwotee Mountain Lodge: 307-543-0424
TO REGISTER FOR TCSAR EVENING PRESENTATION (free + open to public of all gender identities), PLEASE SIGN UP HERE
Lodging is available at a discounted rate for anyone who signs up for the clinic
Sled rental is available at a discounted rate for anyone who signs up for the clinic
Food is available at the lodge for people who want to eat there.
Some backcountry snowmobile experience is required. Max 8 women. $400
FRIDAY, February 7th: Dinner @ Togwotee Mountain Lodge @ 5pm; 6-8pm Evening presentation with Gabrielle Antonioli from Bridger Teton Avalanche Center
Presentation Themes:
General knowledge on avalanches
What causes an avalanche?
What avalanche gear do you need to have with you
Where to find the avalanche forecast
What is avalanche terrain
How to avoid avalanche terrain
SATURDAY, February 8th: Breakfast + Safety Plan for the Day @ 7:30am; Morning Ride + Avalanche Rescue Scenario 9-12(ish); Lunch + Learn @ 12:30; Afternoon Ride + Technique 101; Dinner @ 5pm; Evening Presentation with Ashley Didion from TCSAR @ 6pm (open to public of all gender identities!!)
Presentation Themes:
Wilderness Medicine + Incident Respo se
How to prepare for the worst (what to pack in your med kit, courses to take)
How to call 911/use satellite communication devices
Scene size-up + patient management
Help TCSAR help you!
Goals for the weekend
Avalanche awareness and encouragement to get more educated
Backcountry preparedness/safety
Basic first aid and encouragement to get more education
Work on some riding techniques that can help you feel confident exploring
Dealing with basic mechanical issues/how to tow a sled