Womens Mountain Club

31st Jan - Red & Black Saturday Skiers - Cham

Top-notch instruction to turbocharge your winter with Sam Bernos! We’ll delve into your skiing on varying slopes and deal with changes in snow type, building your confidence on all terrains and the off-piste. Ava gear is required.<br><br>Come ski with some like-minded ladies at the same ski level, led by our female instructors and get some goals to focus on for the season ahead.<br><br>This is for those who are comfortable on all red and easy black runs, and looking to build skills to progress their skiing on and off-piste.<br><br>START DATE: 31st Jan<br>TIMINGS: 9:30 am - 12:30pm<br>MEETING POINT: TBC depending on conditions in Chamonix Valley. You will be emailed 48 hours before departure :)<br><br>Please read our cancellation policy. Getting to and from sessions is your responsibility. Neighbouring resorts may be used.

5th Feb - XC Classic - Beginners

10:00 - 12:00 hrs <br><br>Learning solid technique right from the start is a game-changer for your cross-country ski journey. It makes every glide more fun, every trail more satisfying, and gives you the confidence to enjoy the sport to the fullest. We'll get you moving smoothly on your skis, and by the end of the session you'll be controlling your speed and direction as you cruise around the tracks. Classic skiing is perfect for journeys, and can lead to point-to-point adventures in unforgettable winter terrain. <br><br>Previous experience Required: Zero, but you must be prepared to be active on skis for 2 hours. Note that falling is part of learning, and you will most likely sit down at some point! This session is perfect if you have done a few days self-taught and are ready for instruction!<br><br>Meeting Point: Maison Nordique, 51 Av. de la Plage, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. We meet inside the ticket office, upstairs. Classes will begin as soon as possible. Please be on time. If you need to purchase a ticket for the session, allocate enough time to do that before we meet. <br><br>Please read our cancellation policy. Getting to and from sessions is your responsibility.

7th Feb - Red & Black Saturday Skiers - Cham

Top-notch instruction to turbocharge your winter with Sam Bernos! We’ll delve into your skiing on varying slopes and deal with changes in snow type, building your confidence on all terrains and the off-piste. Ava gear is required.<br><br>Come ski with some like-minded ladies at the same ski level, led by our female instructors and get some goals to focus on for the season ahead.<br><br>This is for those who are comfortable on all red and easy black runs, and looking to build skills to progress their skiing on and off-piste.<br><br>START DATE: 31st Jan<br>TIMINGS: 9:30 am - 12:30pm<br>MEETING POINT: TBC depending on conditions in Chamonix Valley. You will be emailed 48 hours before departure :)<br><br>Please read our cancellation policy. Getting to and from sessions is your responsibility.

15th FEB - COULOIR SKIING - CHAM

Karen Bockel, Mountain Guide, + 6 ladies on a couloir explore and training. This is designed to give you some exposure and understanding about skiing couloirs. <br><br>BASELINE SKI LEVEL: If unsure about your ability drop us an email before booking<br>•⁠ ⁠Minimum level, black run skier, who's confident skiing off piste in mixed conditions, weight on downhill ski, strong pole plant.<br>•⁠ ⁠Need to be confident linking turns in steep narrow terrain consistently. <br>•⁠ ⁠Looking to push yourself in tighter terrain and gain confidence.<br>•⁠ ⁠Touring up fittness- Already confident in steeper terrain using kick turns, looking to develop that further and learn tips for steeper terrain skiing.<br><br>Highlights:<br>- Techniques for touring and skiing steeper terrain <br>- Working in the terrain (couloir approach and entry)<br>- Rope Work (Karen will provide rope)<br>- Managing the environment (steep backcountry and couloir conditions)<br><br>Equipment required:<br>- Touring kit<br>- Ice Axe<br>- Ski couteux <br><br>Location: TBC Cham.<br>Timings: Morning - Late Afternoon TBC <br><br>Weather and conditions will determine exactly where and what is possible on the day<br>Read our cancellation policy. Getting to & from the session is your responsibility.

22nd FEB - Time to Take the Lead in the Mountains - Mountain Skills

Deciding where to go skiing is often the hardest part! Join us to build your understanding of using the weather forecast and your knowledge of conditions and terrain to decide where to ski and find the best snow!<br>We’ll use a day on skis with our IMFGA female mountain guide Ulrika Asp to look at navigation, route decisions and safe travel techniques in avalanche terrain. The aim is to build your confidence enabling you to take the lead both up and downhill rather than just follow, find all the good snow and get the most out of your days in the mountains.<br><br>Date: 22th February <br>Time: 8.30am – 5ish pm<br>Location: Cham or neighbouring resorts. TBC<br>Ski Level: Comfortable on and off-piste with previous ski touring experience, not a high fitness level this day will be a short journeys with lots of workshops along the way.<br>Equipment: Ski touring set up, transceiver, shovel and probe, backpack, warm layers, picnic, water, thermos. Other kit bits will be advised closer to the time.<br>All the final details out 48 hours before departure.<br><br>Please read our cancellation policy carefully for all the other details. Transport to and from the session is your responsibility

6th - 7th MARCH - Intro to ski touring Course

Always wanted to give 'skinning' a go. Then come join us to learn all the basics and get out there on a journey. We'll cover how all the kit works, how to skin efficiently and kick turn, and how to plan your tour by looking at the weather and conditions.<br>TIME: 9AM - 4PM (ish)<br>SKI LEVEL: Comfortable on red runs and off-piste. No previous touring experience is needed.<br>KIT NEEDED: Ski Touring set up, and avalanche kit (transceiver, shovel and probe)<br>MEETING POINT: TBC in an email before the session. Will be within the Cham/Morz areas but will involve driving out of the valley potentially. Transport to and from is your responsibility <br>Ladies' cancellation within 48 hours = No Refund or Rollovers <br>Please read our cancellation policy carefully for all the other details.

8th March - Glacier Travel Tour Day

Headed up by mountaing Guide Ulrika Asp. The day will involve more complex terrain that will include glacier travel where ladies are put into simulations of follow the leader to practice and build on confidence and leadership roles in this sort of environment. <br><br>This is a touring day that requires a good level of ski touring experience. You have been on a ski tour day with us or similar before as a minimum. <br><br>TIMINGS: 9am - 4:30pm (we might meet earlier, we might end later tbc)<br>LOCATION: Weather & Conditions dependant which will be decided closer to the date. <br>PLEASE READ OUR CANCELLATION POLICY FULLY<br><br><br>

14 March - Red & Black Saturday Skiers - Cham

Top-notch instruction to turbocharge your winter with Sam Bernos! We’ll delve into your skiing on varying slopes and deal with changes in snow type, building your confidence on all terrains and the off-piste. Ava gear is required.<br><br>Come ski with some like-minded ladies at the same ski level, led by our female instructors and get some goals to focus on for the season ahead.<br><br>This is for those who are comfortable on all red and easy black runs, and looking to build skills to progress their skiing on and off-piste.<br><br>START DATE: 31st Jan<br>TIMINGS: 9:30 am - 12:30pm<br>MEETING POINT: TBC depending on conditions in Chamonix Valley. You will be emailed 48 hours before departure :)<br><br>Please read our cancellation policy carefully for all the other details.

19th - 20th MARCH - Improvers to ski touring Course

Ski Touring course to help you master those kick turns, nail skiing the variables and develop your mountain awareness over two full days of touring. <br><br>KIT NEEDED: Ski Touring set up, and avalanche kit (transceiver, shovel and probe) Snacks, drink, layers.<br>SKI LEVEL: Comfortable off-piste and previous ski touring experience needed.<br>MEETING POINT: TBC in email before session depending on conditions. Will be within the Cham/Morz areas but will involve driving out of the valley potentially. Getting to and from sessions is your responsibility.<br>Ladies' cancellation within 48 hours = No Refund or Rollovers <br>Please read our cancellation policy carefully for all the other details.

28th March - Red & Black Saturday Skiers - Cham

Top-notch instruction to turbocharge your winter with Sam Bernos! We’ll delve into your skiing on varying slopes and deal with changes in snow type, building your confidence on all terrains and the off-piste. Ava gear is required.<br><br>Come ski with some like-minded ladies at the same ski level, led by our female instructors and get some goals to focus on for the season ahead.<br><br>This is for those who are comfortable on all red and easy black runs, and looking to build skills to progress their skiing on and off-piste.<br><br>START DATE: 31st Jan<br>TIMINGS: 9:30 am - 12:30pm<br>MEETING POINT: TBC depending on conditions in Chamonix Valley. You will be emailed 48 hours before departure :)<br><br>Please read our cancellation policy carefully for all the other details.

Show your Support Bandana

Show the world you're a WMC member all year round, take this to the slopes or the seaside. <br>A headband, armband, necktie, bag accessory, even a scarf for the family doggo! <br><br>5% of our bandana sales will be donated to The Piste X Code. <br><br>Geeky bits:<br>- 100% of the time you'll look unreal<br>- 65% recycled polyester, 35% polyester<br>- Breathable and moisture-wicking material<br>- It's a conversation starter in an awkward situation<br>- Lightweight and soft to the touch<br>- We ordered a lot of these and need to get them sold<br>- UPF50+ protection<br>- Fabric is OEKO-TEX 100 standard and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified