Upcoming Events
Beaver Creek Ladies' Uphill, Apres Hosted by Cripple Creek Bike & Backcountry!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40 pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:45pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon for demo skis. Sorry Splitboarders - we currently don’t know of local demos for those.
Keystone Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres Hosted by Last Chance Pizza!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
Free Outlaw Lager or soda provided to GRGA attendees and a $5 garlic knot special!
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Colorado Adventure Guides or Cripple Creek Backcountry in Silverthorne for demo gear.
Vail Ladies' Uphill, Apres Hosted by Ski & Snowboard Club Vail!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40 pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:45pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon for demo skis. Sorry Splitboarders - we currently don’t know of local demos for those.
50+ Uphill with Ellen Miller, Apres at The Ritz!
Ellen Miller is hosting an Uphill Ski/Hike Meetup geared for those 50+ on Wednesday March 25 at 5:30pm. Men and women are welcome, and don't worry, we won't be checking IDs for your age!
Meet at the west end of the Elk Lot Trailhead at 5:15pm - Please note that the Elk Lot is free after 3pm.
We will walk up the Beaver Cr Recreational Path to the base of the Landing to meet at 5:30pm (please note that the sidewalk can be icy). Then, we will put our skis on and depart at the Landing by 5:40pm.
We'll skin for about an hour. The route will be Leav the Beav up to The Ritz (Buffalo's) for Alpine Social Hour before skiing back down. For the go-getters, you can also skin/hike up past The Ritz up Sawbuck trail and then head down the The Ritz for the social hour.
Registration (required) + Event Details Here!
This is a free event, but donations to GRGA are appreciated!
All abilities and fitness levels are 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 an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon for demo skis. Sorry Splitboarders - we currently don’t know of local demos for those.
Breck Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres Hosted by Carboy Winery!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Colorado Adventure Guides or Cripple Creek Backcountry in Silverthorne for demo gear.
Breck Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres Hosted by Gravity Haus!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Colorado Adventure Guides or Cripple Creek Backcountry in Silverthorne for demo gear.
Breck Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres Hosted by RMU!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Colorado Adventure Guides or Cripple Creek Backcountry in Silverthorne for demo gear.
Vail Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres Hosted by Outdoor Divas!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon for demo skis. Sorry Splitboarders - we currently don’t know of local demos for those.
GRGA Showing of “Imposters” Ski Film with Support
Come connect with others and be inspired by the film, 'Imposters: Stories of Belonging.' The film is from the perspective of five different mountain professionals and overcoming a cultural norms in the ski industry.
Shout out to Gravity Haus for providing light bites and one drink per person, as well as there beautiful member's lounge space for this showing.
Registration is required. Register here!
Tickets are a $10 donation which will be split between nonprofit GRGA and the filmmakers. Donations are waived for Gravity Haus members (with a promo code - reach out to your Gravity Haus contact if you need the code).
Breck Avalanche Awareness Night with the Ladies of Weston Backcountry
Come chat avalanche safety and meet other women who love skiing, snowboarding, and backcountry adventures!
Thanks to Maxine Nussbaum from Weston Backcountry and Rhema Wiarda of Women Who Splitboard for sharing their knowledge on backcountry navigation and avalanche awareness.
Space is limited for this event, be sure to register early! Register Here!
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.
We always make time at our events for connecting before or after the educational part of the evening. We hope to create space for women to make new friendships, or bolster current ones. Whether you just need to get out of the house, or are hoping to meet new adventure buddies, we'd love to have you!
Vail Single's Uphill Meetup with Gore Range Gravity Alliance: All Singles Welcome!
Single? Skip spending Valentine's Day alone and come ski uphill with folks from the Gore Range Gravity Alliance.
How Meetups Work:
Parking at the Vail Transportation Center is Free after 3pm. We recommend parking by 5:30pm to gear up and walk over.
Meet at Gondola 1 at 5:45pm - We'll be moving by 5:55pm, so don't be late!
We will uphill for about one hour. We will group into 2-3 groups based on speed, but ambassadors from GRGA 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.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon for demo skis. Sorry Splitboarders - we currently don’t know of local demos for those.
Breck Single's Uphill Meetup with Gore Range Gravity Alliance + RMU: All Singles Welcome!
Single? Skip spending Valentine's Day alone and come ski uphill with folks from the Gore Range Gravity Alliance + RMU.
How Meetups Work:
Parking at the Tiger Dredge Lot + the East Sawmill Lot is Free after 5pm . We recommend parking by 5:30pm to gear up and walk over.
Meet upstairs at RMU Breck by 5:45pm - We'll be moving by 5:55pm, so don't be late! Feel free to bring gear in and leave shoes behind to change into after.
We will uphill for about one hour. We will group into 2-3 groups based on speed, but ambassadors from GRGA will make sure no one is left behind!
Then we'll get together from some Apres at RMU after (about 7:45pm) with one free drink for uphillers and a 15% discount on food!
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.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Colorado Adventure Guides for demos!
50+ Uphill with Ellen Miller, Apres at Broken Arrow!
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.
Registration (required) + Event Details Here!
This is a free event, but donations to GRGA are appreciated!
All abilities and fitness levels are 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 an understanding on your gear as our ambassadors are not pros.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon for demo skis. Sorry Splitboarders - we currently don’t know of local demos for those.
A-Basin Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres Hosted by Last Chance Pizza!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
This one will be hosted by Last Chance Pizza with one free beer or soda + $5 garlic knots!
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Colorado Adventure Guides or Cripple Creek Backcountry in Silverthorne for demo gear.
Vail Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres Hosted by Gravity Haus!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon for demo skis. Sorry Splitboarders - we currently don’t know of local demos for those.
Breck Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres Hosted by Stio!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social. Thanks to Stio Breck for hosting our group with snacks, drinks, and discounts for attendees!
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Colorado Adventure Guides or Cripple Creek Backcountry in Silverthorne for demo gear.
Beaver Creek Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres Hosted by Alpine Kind and Blue Moose!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon for demo skis. Sorry Splitboarders - we currently don’t know of local demos for those.
Beacon Hunt at Meadow Mountain
Join the Gore Range Gravity Alliance at Meadow Mountain for a day full of FREE and HANDS-ON Avalanche + Backcountry Education! Whether you are a beginner, or want a chance to practice close proximity multiple burials, the Beacon Hunt is for backcountry enthusiasts of all levels, ages, and genders.
We will have instructors + experts from Vail Ski Patrol, Vail Mountain Rescue, and the Friends of the CAIC (Colorado Avalanche Information Center) who will be there to help you test your avalanche rescue skills, answer snowpack questions, give wilderness safety + preparedness tips, and more.
12:00pm - Beacon/transceiver presentation by Vail Ski Patrol
12:00pm - 3:00pm - Learn from the experts, practice your skills, and hang! Enjoy free coffee from Vail Mountain Coffee, free beer, n/a beer provided by Best Day Brewing, and other n/a drinks. We're working on free food for the event, keep your fingers crossed!
We will have multiple stations set up so multiple people can practice their skills at the same time.
Stop by for an hour or stay the whole time and engage with different experts and meet other backcountry users.
3:00pm - Giveaway! All participants will be entered, must be present to win.
GEAR: Avy gear will be available for you to practice with, but feel free to bring your own.
CLOTHES: We recommend wearing similar clothes to what you would tour in based on weather, but you do not need skis to participate in the year's Beacon Hunt.
LOCATION: We are hosting the Beacon Hunt at the meadow right in front of the parking lot this year. No touring gear or snowshoes should be needed based on the current level of snow. Good boots recommended!
We LOVE dogs, but we will have balls at the event. PLEASE keep your dogs on leash to help the event run smoothly + don’t let them pee on our stuff <3
PS - We are actively seeking donations for our giveaway - please email amanda@gorerangegravityalliance.com if you would like to donate an item. Thank you for your suport!
Women's Nutrition Night with Skratch Labs at Gravity Haus Breck
Join us at Gravity Haus in Breckenridge for an evening of education with Skratch Labs in learning how best to fuel our bodies as active women!
Register Here The event is free, donations are encouraged.
Hilary Kave MS, RD, CSSD is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She'll be teaching us the importance and benefits of proper nutrition for the mountain-woman athlete. Shout out to our friends at The Gravity Haus for hosting us in their wonderful space - Starter Haus!
Gravity Haus will also provide 1 beer or n/a beverage per person.
Ladies' Mapping + Route Planning for Backcountry Users
Come learn or refresh your mapping skills for the backcountry! We'll talk about what features to consider when making a map, make a route together, and show how to see the timing of your tour in Caltopo. Learn how to find your own touring options and seek out new terrain!
Bring your laptops if you have them.
GRGA will provide N/A drinks and snacks.
Women's AIARE 1
Registration and More Details Here!
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.
GRGA x Colorado Adventure Guides AIARE 1
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!
Keystone Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres at Kickapoo!
NOTE CHANGE OF APRES LOCATION!!!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Colorado Adventure Guides or Cripple Creek Backcountry in Silverthorne for demo gear.
Vail Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres Hosted by Kemo Sabe and Silverton Mountain!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon for demo skis. Sorry Splitboarders - we currently don’t know of local demos for those.
Vail Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres Hosted by Avanti + Montucky Coldsnacks!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
If Vail does not allow uphill travel yet due to lack of snow, we will still plan to get together at Avanti, and perhaps bump up our arrival time.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Cripple Creek Backcountry in Avon for demo skis. Sorry Splitboarders - we currently don’t know of local demos for those.
Breck Ladies' Uphill Meetup, Apres Hosted by Gravity Haus!
How Meetups Work:
5:30pm: We meetup, get checked in, + get into groups
5:40pm: We skin up the resort for about 1 hr in groups (don’t be late!)
We ski + ride down
We go grab bites and/or drinks around 7:15pm and connect with one another at what we call an Apres Social
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 join us for the Apres Social only! We're a real friendly bunch.
If Breckenridge does not allow uphill travel yet due to lack of snow, we will still plan to get together at Gravity Haus, and perhaps bump up our arrival time.
New this year! We are implementing 3 speed groups; Mild, Medium, + Spicy.
Everyone has a place at GRGA whether you're a seasoned and speedy uphiller, new to the activity, or like a chill conversational pace. If you are unsure of your pace, we recommend starting with the slower of the two for the first time.
Mild: Beginners, gals who prefer a slower pace, are returning from injury, etc.
Medium: Just like Goldilocks, you like things not too hot, and not too cold. Just right for gals in the middle.
Spicy: Speed Queens! Are you someone working towards a touring or fitness goal? You like to move quick and are often leading your touring pals? This group’s goal will be to get to Mid Vail within the hour.
We will still uphold our standards of inclusivity and leave no one by themselves.
Ability Level: Though we do welcome beginner uphillers, we do ask you to be familiar with your gear and be able to ski/snowboard downhill.
Reminder: This is not a professionally guided event, our Ambassadors will be leading the route and keeping groups together, but skiing and riding are done so at your own risk and all participants must have a signed the GRGA Waiver.
Suggested gear: clear goggles/glasses, headlamps (with fresh batteries!), layers, helmet, and water. Of course your touring gear too! Skis, skins, poles, etc...
No uphill pass is required.
Need Gear?
Check out our friends at Colorado Adventure Guides or Cripple Creek Backcountry in Silverthorne for demo gear.
Backcountry Ball
Join us at Chasing Rabbits on 11.29 and bring all your friends <3
The Backcountry Ball is a night for locals and tourists alike to get a little fancy and celebrate the beginning of winter. Leave your flannel at home for just one night and come party with us for a unique soiree like nothing else in Vail!
Mingle with drinks and shimmy in your satin and sequins. Take home photos from the photo booth to remember what your ski buddies look like without goggles and Gortex.
Wilderness Safety Social
Come learn from the women of Vail Mountain Rescue on backcountry preparedness and meet other women to ski with this winter!
We'll cover topics like what to keep in your pack, what to do if you need to call for help and what rescue might look like, and how to be resourceful in your own rescue/safety. We'll share stories on good-and maybe not so good-decisions we've made in the backcountry and learn from and laugh with one another.
GRGA will provide snacks - donations welcome to help cover costs.
Vail Mountain Bike Ride + Trail Run w/ Stio
Register Here. The event is free but donations are welcome.
Join us for either a mountain bike ride or trail run followed by an apres social sponsored by Stio where everyone to can connect off the trail and grab a bite or a drink generously provided by Stio. Please be on time, we will start running/riding right at 6pm!
This is not a guided event! This is just a coordination of gals to meetup and ride or run with one another, and done so at your own risk.
This will be a go-at-your-own-pace meetup, and as always at least one of our ambassadors will take up the back so no one is left behind. We plan to ride or run for about an hour. (bikers may be a bit longer, runners may be a bit shorter)
Please bring plenty of water, some layers, trail snacks/ sugar, and necessary tools (if you have them) if you're mtb-ing.
Frisco Ladies' Mountain Bike Ride and Trail Run
Register here. The event is free but donations are welcome.
Join us for either a mountain bike ride or trail run on the Frisco Peninsula, followed by an apres afterwards!
Details:
* This is not a guided event. This is just a coordination of gals to meetup and ride or run with one another, and done so at your own risk.
Park near the Frisco Nordic Center - type "Summit Baseball Diamond" into Google Maps and that will bring you to the correct parking lot. We can group up here and then go hit the trails together. This will be a go-at-your-own-pace meetup with a casual pace (~12 min mile pace for trail running), and as always at least one of our ambassadors will take up the back so no one is left behind. We just ask that you are comfortable on a bike/in your trail shoes. The goal is to get out there together, not to get in a hard workout. All experience levels are welcome!
We plan to be moving at 6pm and ride or run for about an hour, so please arrive at 5:45 for enough time to check in and get situated. Then at about 7:00pm we'll head over to the apres location.
ROUTES:
BIKE 5.7 miles https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=15.5/-106.0731/39.5751&pubLink=Hgi2itkaJLrhmEqObwmpWcDd&trackId=9e2665df-4bfd-4089-a92c-19af99d86726
RUN 4.5 miles https://www.gaiagps.com/public/2nXkbd219BoskR0zGwAzYx52/
Please bring plenty of water, some layers, trail snacks/ sugar, and necessary tools (if you have them) if you're mtb-ing.
Please note, pending weather or trail conditions, we may need to change routes or cancel the activity, but the apres social will happen no matter what!
GRGA Volunteer Opportunity at Vail Oktoberfest
Support the Gore Range Gravity Alliance (GRGA) by volunteering at the Vail Oktoberfest!
The GRGA has partnered with the VVMTA to staff one bar at Vail Oktoberfest this year. The GRGA will receive a generous donation for the volunteer time we contribute. Guys are welcome to join!
Volunteer duties focus on running the bars and include:
Point of sale
Beer pouring
ID Check / Wrist-banding
Recruit your friends, colleagues, ride/run/hike partners, and sign up for the same bar!
Volunteer benefits include:
Food during your shift
VVMTA Lederhosen T-Shirt (new custom shirt design to come!)
Commemorative Stein and complimentary beer (not during your shift)
Supporting our trails!
Be sure to select the GRGA Bar
The more volunteer support we can get for this event the more support we have for the trails we love! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at anytime. We hope to see you there, thanks for supporting our trails!
Breck Ladies' Mountain Bike Ride and Trail Run w Gravity Haus
Register here. The event is free but donations are welcome.
Join us for a mountain bike ride + trail run on a loop of the B&B Mine trails, followed by an apres social at Gravity Haus! They will be providing a few apps and 1 drink per person, with discounts on further food and drink purchases!
Details:
* This is not a guided event. This is just a coordination of gals to meetup and ride or run with one another, and done so at your own risk.
Type "B&B Mine Trailhead" into Google maps - this is where we can group up and go hit the trails together. This will be a go-at-your-own-pace meetup with a casual pace (~12 min mile pace for trail running), and as always at least one of our ambassadors will take up the back so no one is left behind. We just ask that you are comfortable on a bike/in your trail shoes. The goal is to get out there together, not to get in a hard workout. All experience levels are welcome!
We plan to be moving at 6pm and ride or run for about an hour, so please arrive at 5:45 for enough time to check in and get situated. Then at about 7:00pm we'll head on over to our aprea location for a social to grab drinks or food and get to know one another without all the huffing and puffing.
ROUTES:
BIKE 6.2 miles https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=12.7/-106.0058/39.4925&pubLink=7QNjq3XFLhu2APelWyaLY071&trackId=623ea9ee-f213-46de-bab0-4b374bbb1ebb
Please bring plenty of water, some layers, trail snacks/ sugar, and necessary tools (if you have them) if you're mtb-ing.
Please note, pending weather or trail conditions, we may need to change routes or cancel the activity, but the apres social will happen no matter what!
GRGA Volunteer Opportunity at Vail Oktoberfest
Support the Gore Range Gravity Alliance (GRGA) by volunteering at the Vail Oktoberfest!
The GRGA has partnered with the VVMTA to staff one bar at Vail Oktoberfest this year. The GRGA will receive a generous donation for the volunteer time we contribute. Guys are welcome to join!
Volunteer duties focus on running the bars and include:
Point of sale
Beer pouring
ID Check / Wrist-banding
Recruit your friends, colleagues, ride/run/hike partners, and sign up for the same bar!
Volunteer benefits include:
Food during your shift
VVMTA Lederhosen T-Shirt (new custom shirt design to come!)
Commemorative Stein and complimentary beer (not during your shift)
Supporting our trails!
Be sure to select the GRGA Bar
The more volunteer support we can get for this event the more support we have for the trails we love! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at anytime. We hope to see you there, thanks for supporting our trails!
Fuel Your Adventure: Women's Nutrition Night with Skratch Labs
Join us at The Crown in Breck for an evening of education with Skratch Labs in learning how best to fuel our bodies as active women!
PS - Time may move to 6:30pm-8:00pm
Women’s Nutrition Night
Hilary Kave MS, RD, CSSD is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She'll be teaching us the importance and benefits of proper nutrition for the mountain-woman athlete.
Shout out to our friends at The Crown for hosting us in their beautiful space!
Beaver Creek Mountain Bike Ride + Trail Run with Alpine Kinda + Blue Moose Pizza
Register Here. The event is free but donations are welcome.
Join us in Beaver Creek for either a mountain bike ride or trail run followed by an apres social sponsored by Alpine Kind and Blue Moose Pizza. Details in registration link.
This is not a guided event! This is just a coordination of gals to meetup and ride or run with one another, and done so at your own risk.
This will be a go-at-your-own-pace meetup, and as always at least one of our ambassadors will take up the back so no one is left behind. We plan to ride or run for about an hour. (bikers may be a bit longer, runners may be a bit shorter)
Please bring plenty of water, some layers, trail snacks/ sugar, and necessary tools (if you have them) if you're mtb-ing.
Dillon Ladies' Mountain Bike Ride and Trail Run w/ Last Chance Pizza!
Register here. The event is free but donations are welcome.
Join us for either a mountain bike ride or trail run on a loop of the Soda Creek trails, followed by an apres social sponsored by Last Chance Pizza!
Details:
* This is not a guided event. This is just a coordination of gals to meetup and ride or run with one another, and done so at your own risk.
Put the parking lot location pin below into Google maps for parking (technically Whispering Pines Trailhead but sometimes doesn't come up on Google maps) - where we can group up and go hit the trails together. This will be a go-at-your-own-pace meetup with a casual pace (~12 min mile pace for trail running), and as always at least one of our ambassadors will take up the back so no one is left behind. We just ask that you are comfortable on a bike/in your trail shoes. The goal is to get out there together, not to get in a hard workout. All experience levels are welcome!
We plan to be moving at 6pm and ride or run for about an hour, so please arrive at 5:45 for enough time to check in and get situated. Then at about 7:00pm we'll head on over to Last Chance Pizza for a social to grab drinks or food and get to know one another without all the huffing and puffing.
ROUTES:
BIKE 5.2 miles https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.5/-106.0105/39.5796&pubLink=eIvzBYYD1rRTTH39a3PMSAWo&trackId=40891ab9-09a7-4f71-bdf2-63faf8e54539
Please bring plenty of water, some layers, trail snacks/ sugar, and necessary tools (if you have them) if you're mtb-ing.
Please note, pending weather or trail conditions, we may need to change routes or cancel the activity, but the apres social will happen no matter what!
Vail Friday Ladies' Slow Ride @ Golden Gate
Register Here! The event is free but donations are welcome.
Join us for a mountain bike ride on Golden Gate Trail in Vail (meet at Gondola One). For those who can, we’ll head to Two Arrows for a morning Apres Social and sip some coffee! They’ll be offering $4 latte or cold brew specials for our group.
Details:
* This is not a guided event! This is just a coordination of gals to meetup and ride or run with one another, and done so at your own risk.
This will be a go-at-your-own-pace meetup with a casual pace. The goal is to get on dirt together, not to get in a hard workout. All experience levels are welcome!
Please bring plenty of water, layers, trail snacks/ sugar, and necessary tools.