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Women’s Avalanche Scholarships in the Tetons

Oct 18, 2016
2 min

Women’s Avalanche Scholarships in the Tetons

SheJumps, the Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute, and First Western Trust are joining forces in an effort to bring avalanche education opportunities to women. And in accordance with their unfaltering support for outdoor education and opportunities for women through the SheJumps organization, Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute has generously donated two 50%-scholarships for each Avalanche Level One Course listed below. Thanks to a generous grant from First Wester

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Teton SheJumpers Wrap Up 2015/2016 Avalanche One Courses

Feb 18, 2016
2 min

Teton SheJumpers Wrap Up 2015/2016 Avalanche One Courses

February marked SheJumps final women’s-only AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course in the Tetons for the 2015/2016 ski season, and what a successful season of educating women we had! Ran and instructed by our amazing community partner, Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute (JHOLI), we hosted a total of three courses this year, providing twenty-three women with vital backcountry education. Further, thanks to a generous donation by JHOLI, we were able to provide four women with par

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Shejumps XC Ski and Snowshoe day at Prospect Mountain VT March 20th- Cancelled

Jan 25, 2016
2 min

Shejumps XC Ski and Snowshoe day at Prospect Mountain VT March 20th- Cancelled

This event has been cancelled due to lack of snow. We hope to have it next year! Join SheJumps and Prospect Mountain for a day of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing! Meet new friends and explore new trails. All abilities are welcome! Date– Sunday March 20th Timeline of the day: 10:00am – 10:30: Meet and greet, gear up and rental fitting. Please arrive at 10am 10:30- 10:45 Cross-country ski gear and snowshoe basics. Go over map. 10:45- 12:30 Split into ski and snowshoe group

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Feb 20 Almost Full Moon bc ski & snowshoe to Chocolate Decadence, Peru, VT

Jan 23, 2016
1 min

Feb 20 Almost Full Moon bc ski & snowshoe to Chocolate Decadence, Peru, VT

Time: 5-8pm Snow conditions are excellent! Chance of misting in the morning, and sun in the late day! PERFECT . SO SIGN UP NOW! Location (Include Address): Bromley Mountain Ski Resort Lodge, 3984 VT Route 11, Peru, VT Join SheJumps for 2nd annual full moon trek with a change of trail! We will hike or skin up a trail on Bromley , with a stop at the summit hut for an essential feed on a variety of chocolate and more chocolate! After the feast, we will all descend on groomed t

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SheJumps NWAC Avalanche Awareness Class at evo

Nov 19, 2015
1 min

SheJumps NWAC Avalanche Awareness Class at evo

Take a night to enjoy some refreshments with other rad ladies at evo Seattle and kick off the season with an AIARE Avalanche Awareness course from the Northwest Avalanche Center! This event is FREE and no backcountry or avalanche education necessary. **40 ladies maximum – PLEASE REGISTER! Use the EventBrite link above to RSVP** Arrive early to shop! Talk starts at 6:45pm. The NWAC – AIARE Avalanche Awareness course is expected to: • Introduce and explain to students where an

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2015 Alpine Finishing School & Liz Daley Scholarship

May 5, 2015
3 min

2015 Alpine Finishing School & Liz Daley Scholarship

Written by Gaelen Engler, 2015 Liz Daley Scholarship Recipient Finding your voice in the mountains is hard. Let’s be honest: finding your voice in any aspect of today’s world is hard. Logging into Facebook, I am instantly faced with epic photos of my epic friends doing epic things in every corner of the world. It’s always been hard for me not to compare myself, my exploits, and my attitude to others’, especially when surrounded by seemingly fearless, motivated folk who always

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SheJumps Indoor Belay Class

Apr 29, 2015
1 min

SheJumps Indoor Belay Class

Written by Maddy Westbrook: SheJumps most recently hosted an Indoor belay class at Albuquerque NM, local climbing gym Stoneage. We had 15 women participate in this outdoor education event. SheJumps put on a 2 hour belay class as well as an extra hour of climbing after the class was finished. We learned about climbing equipment and how to safely top belay someone, as well as how to catch a fall as a belayer. Women will be coming in within the next week to take the certificatio

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May 2nd Ladies Climbing and Yoga Workshop Portland ME

Apr 27, 2015
1 min

May 2nd Ladies Climbing and Yoga Workshop Portland ME

SheJumps, Evo Rock + Fitness and Lululemon are teaming up for a fabulous afternoon of climbing and yoga. All levels welcome- we’ll split into experienced climbers and newbies with instruction for each group. After climbing, the whole group will come back together to cool down in a relaxing yoga class. What more could you want from your Saturday afternoon? Saturday, May 2 1:30-4:30pm Cost: $30 including equipment rental EVO ROCK AND FITNESS 65 Warren Ave Portland, Maine Ther

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Ski Mountaineering Course Was A Success

Apr 27, 2015
1 min

Ski Mountaineering Course Was A Success

SheJumps Ski Mountaineering Course Crested Butte, CO April 2-5, 2015 Written by Allison Seymour SheJumps Rockies put together a ladies only Ski Mountaineering course for advanced skiers to take their backcountry skiing to the next level in beautiful Crested Butte, Colorado! During the four day progression the course covered fundamental mountaineering skills, ski anchors, knots and rope skills within a small, friendly group dynamic. Each day consisted of multiple hours of skin

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Brown Dog Bike Clinic and ride! – recap

Apr 26, 2015
1 min

Brown Dog Bike Clinic and ride! – recap

The week of April 21 we had two bike clinics at Brown Dog Bike in Bellingham where 20 ladies learned how to change a flat on the trail and proper chain maintenance (and more!). We talked local trail favorites, bike issues, and of course, had fun drinking beer while learning with the ladies. We enjoyed goodies from Freehub Magazine, Tom’s of Maine, Kulshan Brewing Company, Terrain Gym and Voke Tab – THANKS to all the sponsors! Then we met up over the weekend to test our ski

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Black Balsam Hike

Apr 10, 2015
1 min

Black Balsam Hike

Black Balsam is a must hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway with its treeless mountaintops that allow for spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. We’ll meet at the Asheville Visitors Center to carpool to Black Balsam for a 5 mile hike. Temperatures can be 15-20 degrees lower than in Asheville. It is exposed, so make sure to bring a light jacket, sunscreen, hat, and water. All registered ladies will get a SheJumps Girafficorn sticker! Registration will happen the day of the

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#defineFEMININE – Arc’Teryx Seattle

Apr 9, 2015
3 min

#defineFEMININE – Arc’Teryx Seattle

SOLD OUT. This event is now standing room only. We can’t release anymore tickets but we will keep everyone posted on more events in the future. Thanks for all the support! If you would still like to donate, please click the ticket link below and use the “donate” option. Thanks! May 28th: Help Arc’Teryx Seattle and SheJumps #defineFEMININE Come listen to some rad female athletes present on what it means to #defineFEMININE in the outdoor industry. Bring your Arc’teryx jacket (

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Yoga in the Park

Apr 8, 2015
1 min

Yoga in the Park

Join SheJumps for a morning yoga session in the park with Courtney Reynolds! Spring is here, and it’s time to spring clean not only your closet, but also your mind and body. Let’s get moving together to work through stiff winter joints, stuffy spring allergies and soak up the sun in Carrier Park! Courtney’s style of yoga is gentle and fluid with a focus on proper alignment and a deep connection to yourself. All ladies attending will receive an Eco Lips balm! Join the Facebook

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Climbing at Obed – May 31st

Apr 8, 2015
1 min

Climbing at Obed – May 31st

PLEASE NOTE: This event is being rescheduled to May 31st due to weather. SheJumps is excited to host an Outdoor Education event at one of East Tennessee’s gems, the Obed Wild and Scenic River. At this event, we invite women and children of all ages to join National Park Service rangers for a free cup Little Red Wagon coffee at the Obed visitors center at 9 a.m. (ET). Then, beginning at Lilly Bridge at 10 a.m. (ET), NPS rangers will be leading jumpers in their Climb with a Ran

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Brown Dog Bike Clinic and Ride – Bellingham, WA

Feb 25, 2015
1 min

Brown Dog Bike Clinic and Ride – Bellingham, WA

It’s almost mountain bike season and we want the ladies ready for the trail and all things that come with it! On April 29 or 30th, come to Brown Dog Bike and learn some mountain bike basics like changing a busted tire and how to properly lube your chain. Join us for an evening clinic (choose the one that works best for you) with the awesome crew at Brown Dog who will help us one on one to ensure we’ve got the skills down. Thanks to Kulshan Brewing Company for hooking us up wi

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Ski Mountaineering Course

Jan 29, 2015
1 min

Ski Mountaineering Course

Ladies, awesome new event coming up in April you should check it out. SheJumps Ski Mountaineering Course at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. This course is designed for the advanced skier/rider woman who wants to take it to the next level in the Colorado mountains. Students will receive an introduction to the techniques and mindset needed for true Colorado ski mountaineering. During the four day progression, the course cover fundamental mountaineering skills. To maximize learn

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Wax & Tune Session: Bay Area

Jan 25, 2015
1 min

Wax & Tune Session: Bay Area

Learn about all the necessary tools to wax and tune your gear and put those tools to work! We will be at Sports Basement’s Presidio location in San Francisco to not only learn about waxing and tuning our gear, but doing it right there in the shop with the techs. Bring your gear, grab a cold brew, and hangout with fellow Jumpers! Please bring $5 for equipment costs. Where: Sports Basement – 610 Old Mason St, San Francisco, California 94129 When: 1/29/15 7pm Cost: ~$5.00 pers

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Palace Snowboards and SheJumps Splitboard Clinic

Jan 21, 2015
1 min

Palace Snowboards and SheJumps Splitboard Clinic

Please join us and Palace Snowboards (hand built snowboards for women, by women!) for a splitboard clinic and tour on March 28th in the Mt. Baker backcountry. All skill levels are welcome. We will join the Mt. Baker Splitfest that afternoon for a raffle/fundraiser at Chair 9 in Glacier for an NWAC fundraiser. But the morning will be just for us ladies! Put new and existing skills to practice as we search out fresh pow and discuss the best practices of splitboarding. Prizes

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Nov 8, 2014
1 min

Partner Profile: AvaTech

We are excited to announce a national partnership with AvaTech this year in support of avalanche education across the US. AvaTech will provide all SheJumps sponsored Level 1 avalanche course students with access to a special student edition of the AvaNet safety platform, bringing new technology and teaching tools to the table. Top instructors will also have SP1s for use in the classroom. AvaTech is a state of the art snow safety technology company that aims to reduce avalanch

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