Our summer cohort features hiking and rock climbing mentorships.

Our winter cohort focuses on backcountry skiing and splitboarding. Mentors and mentees communicate in order to safely navigate avalanche terrain. Applications are open till November 17th!

Mentees have their own equipment and goals in mind for what they want to learn and gain from mentorship. They may be new to their chosen sport, have gone a few times, or are looking to build their confidence. For the winter cohort mentees are required to have AST 1 before applying.

They’ve been involved in their sport for a number of years and have spent time learning and growing their skills. They’re looking to share their knowledge to help a mentee grow in their own abilities. Mentorship is not teaching or guiding but advising, sharing your own experiences and strengths to support a mentee in reaching their goals.

Skills Nights happen each month of a cohort. They are a chance for mentors and mentees to enhance their skills and knowledge with the help of an instructor. Some skills nights have featured wilderness first aid, hiking skills, and rock climbing skills.

Each cohort has a kickoff event which is a chance for mentors and mentees to meet each other. As well, each cohort has an end of season event to celebrate. We recently hosted a silent auction and fundraising event "THIS ONE TIME..." AN EVENING OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURE STORIES FROM INSPIRING WOMEN+ check out our social media to learn more.