We started off our March events with our Ladies Weekend Out Splitboarding Weekend Out! It’s been an interesting month due to the weather and despite the high winds, (which caused the anticipated snow accumulation to fall below expectations) the conditions provided valuable learning experiences for everyone involved.
We began our weekend by convening at a cozy Airbnb nestled at the base of Mammoth Mountain, adjacent to Canyon Lodge. Hosting events that allow us to reconvene at a central meeting place fosters deeper bonds and the formation of lasting friendships. As we gathered, everyone brought snacks to share while our guide team distributed Tera Kaia Basewear, all of the Weston boards and Rab demo equipment, our Lead Guides, Tailer and Sammy, outlined the itinerary for our upcoming adventures and set expectations for our outings.
On our first day, we ventured to Mammoth Rock, where Sammy touched base on the know before you hit the trail skills from beacon checks to applying skins to the splitboards and general flow movement when one starts to hit the trail. As we approached Mammoth Rock, we entered Tailer’s Tips, Turns and Tricks workshop where we dove into more technical movement while navigating the upward motions on a splitboard. After a productive morning honing our skills, we ascended to the summit of Panorama Dome to put our newfound knowledge to the test.
Navigating transitions from ascent to descent in 30 mph winds underscored the importance of securing gear and ensuring nothing was lost or misplaced in the blustery conditions.
Day 2 we saw an increasing wind forecast which pushed our decision in returning to the same trailhead with the goal of lapping Panorama Dome reinforcing our skills through repetition. Witnessing the increasing confidence among the team through the mutual support and assistance demonstrated among riders highlighted the progression of each individual toward solidifying their foundational skill set as splitboarders. With each run, participants refined their turns, executed precise kick turns and AVA turns, while their smiles grew ever wider.
These events really highlight the WHY to what we do. Our team’s goal is to provide foundational skills and lessons to help pave your own personalized path, no matter the adventures ahead. Grateful for each person who showed up and had fun, shout out to our amazing guide team, Sammy Rubin and Tailer Spinney, and shout out to our Program Manager and Lead Rock Guide Jo - Jessica Olson for helping out and capturing all of these moments. We are forever grateful to our team for making these events come together, to our parent company Golden State Guiding and to our Brand Partners - Tera Kaia, Weston and Rab for helping us create access for each person to show up and be set up for success.
Tailer, Jo and Sammy - Our amazing Guide and Photo Team <3
