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.