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Wasatch Mavens | Women's Backcountry Series

ma·​ven /ˈmāvən/: an expert or connoisseur.

Wasatch Mavens is a backcountry ski & snowboard mentorship program geared toward those who identify as she/her/they/them, led by professional female guides based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. 

The goal is for participants to become their own expert in the backcountry by tapping into their human-power, building better judgement in avalanche terrain, gaining new perspectives, learning from experience, bonding with like-minded individuals and forging life-long partnerships. 

The mission of the Mavens is to cultivate more opportunities where women can be inspired and motivated to get outside the confines of the resort and become a part of the mountain community on a deeper level.

So, What Makes It So Unique?....

Mavens with Superior Photo by Anna Wright
Spans An Entire Season... 
When most courses wrap after a day or two, this course runs the entire season. 
Participants experience early season snowpack, enjoy dry powder skiing, harvest spring corn and get a taste for mountaineering and big-line skiing.

Mavens Morning Tour Planning Photo by Anna Wright

"I'm so glad I joined this series, there's nothing like it. I owe every friend I have outside of medicine to this group. I realized I didn't have to hang out with boys all the time. I've learned so much and would do it again in a heartbeat!" 

-Elisa McCarthy

Mavens Smiles & Skins Photo by Anna Wright
Women Empowering Women... 
Cultivating environments where women find camaraderie instead of competition and bond with like-minded individuals challenges the status quo. This positive change has the power to be instilled into future generations.

"Women comprise just 11 percent of ski-guiding personnel within the AMGA. Factor in rock and alpine guides, and female employment drops to eight percent of AMGA staffing of women." 
- Jane Anderson, AMGA

Mavens Morning Discussion of the Avi Fx Photo by Anna Wright
Slay In Your Lane... 
You've poured your first cup of tea or coffee for the morning and 
the rose is dominated by yellow with a smattering of orange. 
Instead of crossing your fingers🤞seek a mentor and decide for yourself how to navigate the rose on radical days. 

Caroline Gleich Skiing, Photo by Lee Cohen
RAIN or SHINE... 
Common knowledge amongst the mountain community is that since guides are out there almost everyday, they see the worst days, but in return they get the BEST days. 

We believe this type of program provides participants with the full spectrum of
 Weather, Snowpack & a Variety of Conditions, getting you in the field no matter what. Thus, the decision making and experience in the field is un-rivaled. 

"All in all this whole series has been so incredibly helpful and rewarding. Thank you to all the guides and people who made it such a positive experience!!"
- Becca Cohen

To Register or Learn More, Go Here.

Happy Turns!
Team UMA




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