22/09/2025
Over the weekend, Aspiring Guides hosted their first Women’s Backcountry Weekend. Supported by North Face - Australia & New Zealand & b.effect brewing company, this event was designed to break down barriers to the backcountry by showcasing female role models and creating a supportive environment where you can build confidence, develop new skills, and find a community that lasts well beyond the weekend.
Friday night kicked off with a fun community night with b.effect drinks, a film screening from The North Face, and inspiring stories shared by local female guides.
On Saturday, 35 women were guided into the Treble Cone backcountry. Those who just started their journey of ski touring & splitboarding, learnt the basics, from equipment use to skinning technique and backcountry safety. Our intermediate/advanced groups upskilled to travel through complex terrain, work on movement efficiency, terrain choice, and advanced touring techniques. Everyone got to ski and ride fun new terrain with epic snow.
A huge thank you to The North Face & B.effect for supporting this weekend, our amazing guides; Janina Kuzma, Lydia Bradey, Rose Frouin, Laetitia Campe, Monika Bischof, and Petrouchka Steiner-Grierson, and to everyone who joined us for such a memorable event.
We’re so excited to see this growing community of women who share a passion for exploring the backcountry!
