# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2027 SheJumps Alpine Finishing School | BC | Presented by Arc'teryx - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Apr, 2027 at 08:00 am – Sat, 01 May, 2027 at 03:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join the 15th Annual SheJumps Alpine Finishing School: an all-women's ski and splitboard mountaineering course.About this EventAbout Alpine Finishing School:Alpine Finishing School (AFS) is an advanced ski mountaineering course for women skiers and splitboarders who are ready to move beyond traditional backcountry touring and into glaciated terrain, rope systems, and technical alpine travel. This course is designed for advanced to expert backcountry skiers and riders. Led by ACMG-certified guides Kate Devine and Shannon Werner and CSGA-certified guide Laura Shea, AFS takes place at the helicopter-accessed Selkirk Lodge in British Columbia's Selkirk Mountains and is presented by Arc'teryx.Working alongside expert women guides, you'll develop skills in glacier travel, crevasse rescue, rope team communication, advanced navigation, route planning, and technical mountain travel. Throughout the week, you'll apply these skills in real alpine environments, building confidence through practice and experience.AFS is designed to help experienced backcountry skiers and splitboarders build the technical skills, judgment, and confidence required for bigger mountain objectives. Expect a rewarding balance of skiing, instruction, and hands-on practice, all while surrounded by a supportive community of women who share your passion for the mountains.AFS Course ObjectivesRecognize terrain features that matter. Refine in your ability to read complex alpine terrain to support route planning and reduce exposure to hazards.Navigate confidently in glaciated and technical environments. Use a map and compass with confidence, including adjustable declination, to find your way in complex environments.Travel smart on a rope. Practice roped travel techniques, identify and avoid hazards, and stay connected through clear, effective communication.Level up your technical toolkit. Use ice axes, crampons, harnesses, belay devices, and hauling systems for crevasse, self- and partner-rescue scenarios.Be a solid mountain partner. Contribute to a supportive, capable group—where everyone’s learning, leading, and showing up for each other.You Might Be a Good Fit for AFS If You:Are already comfortable operating independently in the backcountry as a skier or splitboarder — multiple seasons, 50+ days, multi-day trips are familiar territoryAre ready to add glacier travel, rope team systems, advanced navigation, and crevasse rescue to your skill setWant technical mountaineering training, not just more touring days, in complex alpine terrainEnjoy learning new systems and practicing skills in real mountain environmentsAre excited to challenge yourself alongside a motivated group of womenLodge LifePerched on a glacier and reachable only by helicopter, Selkirk Lodge is about as far from ordinary life as it gets — you'll melt snow for water, rely on solar power, and use composting toilets. But off-grid doesn't mean uncomfortable: expect warm wood-fired heat, a hot shower waiting at the end of the day, cozy bedrooms, a spacious common area, a gear drying room, Starlink Wi-Fi, and and hearty, delicious meals that help you recharge for another day in the mountains. See for yourself and take a look at past year's Alpine Finishing School courses: SheJumps Alpine Finishing School Presented by Arc'teryx.Course CostEarly Bird: $3,700 USD (7/14–8/14)Regular: $3,950 USD (starting 8/15, until sold out)A non-refundable deposit ($250 for Early Bird, $500 for Regular) is required to secure your spot. The remaining balance will be invoiced after acceptance, with instructions provided at that time.Payment schedule (if enrolled before Oct 15, 2026):$1,725 (USD) due Oct 15, 2026$1,725 (USD) due Jan 15, 2027Payment plans are available.If you enroll after the Oct 15 payment date, you will be invoiced for 50% of the course fee, due within 10 days of acceptance.What’s IncludedYour tuition includes helicopter transportation to and from Selkirk Lodge, all meals and snacks, guiding, instruction, and lodging.This pricing reflects fair wages for guides and lodge staff, as well as access to Alpine Finishing School curriculum and a fully supported mountain learning experience.Guide GratuityGratuity is not included in the course fee. If you’d like to tip, 10–15% of the trip cost is customary and shared among guides and lodge staff. While entirely optional, it is greatly appreciated.Course PrerequisitesTo get the most out of this course—and to ensure the group can travel cohesively in complex terrain—participants must meet the following requirements:Avalanche Education: Completed AIARE 1, AST 1, AAI Level 1, or equivalent avalanche course.Experience: At least three seasons and 50+ days of human-powered backcountry skiing or splitboarding.Fitness: Ability to ski 3,000 vertical feet (1,000 meters) per day with a 20 lb pack, multiple days in a row—no rest days. Be prepared to push 5,000 ft on bigger days.Skill Level: Expert skiing or riding ability. Confident on 35° slopes in all types of snow including powder, windboard, breakable crust, chunder, icy conditions, and spring mash.Altitude: The lodge sits at 7,200 ft (2,200 meters) and serves as home base for all tours. That means comfort moving and living in a high-altitude environment is a must.Equipment Proficiency: Efficient with your gear—especially boots, skins, bindings–and can transition quickly.Multi-Day Touring Experience: Previous experience on multi-day backcountry trips, with back-to-back big days, not just one-off tours.Pre-Course Learning: Commitment to learning basic knots and rope systems through provided materials before the course begins.Recommended: Previous participation in SheJumps Alpine Development School or similar backcountry education is strongly encouraged.Please read the FAQs or contact us if you have questions on skill level.Application ProcessUpon submitting your deposit, you will be asked a series of questions about your skiing or splitboarding abilities and backcountry experience. You will also provide references from individuals who have spent time with you in the backcountry.SheJumps staff and course guides review all applications to help ensure participants have a similar level of experience and are well-matched for the course. While we do our best to create a cohesive group, individual abilities and experience levels may still vary.Upon acceptance, participants will receive a detailed gear list and logistical information to help prepare for the course.All participants are required to sign a SheJumps waiver and Selkirk Lodge waiver. The SheJumps waiver must be completed digitally prior to the course, and the Selkirk waiver must be completed in-person. Paper copies of the Selkirk waiver will be provided to all course participants on-site.Cancellation PolicyOnce you are accepted into the course, your deposit is non-refundable. Deposits cannot be transferred from one year to another. If you cancel your reservation more than three months (90 days) from the start of your trip, we will refund your payment, less the non-refundable deposit. If we receive your cancellation request within 31 to 90 days of your start date, we will retain 50% of your payment and refund the balance. If you cancel within 30 days of your start date, or fail to appear, you are responsible for and will be charged/billed the full amount of your trip.**We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance for this event.** We always hope that everything goes smoothly, but it's best to be prepared for the unexpected, as illness, injuries, and family obligations can happen.ABOUT THE GUIDES:Kate Devine, ACMG Ski Guide, Owner/Operator of the Selkirk Lodge: Kate Devine was born into a mountain lifestyle. Her family built the Selkirk Backcountry Lodge near Revelstoke, BC and she started ski touring there as a kid with her parents. Kate went on to pursue a guiding career, passing her first guides exam at 24. Kate is a great role model for young, independent mountain women. She has been teaching for the Alpine Finishing School since its inception and brings an amazing amount of experience to the course. She has an incredibly thorough knowledge of the terrain surrounding the lodge and is passionate about sharing it with people from all over the world.Shannon Werner, ACMG Ski Guide: For the past 20 years, Shannon has combined her passion for the mountains with a deep commitment to safety and education as a certified ACMG Ski Guide and an Avalanche forecaster and Youth Education manager for Avalanche Canada. Her career has spanned heliskiing, cat skiing, and ski touring, allowing her to share extraordinary alpine experiences with guests, friends, and family from around the globe.Shannon is driven by a desire to empower others in the backcountry. She is dedicated to avalanche education and awareness, equipping people with the skillset, confidence in decision-making, and enthusiasm needed to embrace mountain sports and culture. When she isn't guiding or teaching, her favourite time is spent chasing her 7-year-old down the slopes at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.Lara Shea, CSGA Ski Guide: Lara Shea is a Canadian Ski Guide Association (CSGA) Ski Guide with more than a decade of experience working as an avalanche professional for mechanized ski operations throughout British Columbia. This will be Lara's third year guiding Alpine Finishing School courses. Known for her positivity, humor, and thoughtful approach to teaching, Lara is passionate about helping others build confidence and competence in the mountains. Her journey to becoming a ski guide has been marked by perseverance, dedication, and a genuine love for sharing mountain experiences with others.LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT CHALLENGE? If you have less than three seasons of backcountry experience but are ready for big days in the mountains, check out our Questions? View the FAQ at the bottom of the page. Still have questions after that? Contact Heidi at hskildum@shejumps.orgAlpine Finishing School strives to provide a space for women to grow both their technical skills and confidence in order to be self-sufficient in the mountains and is led by ACMG-certified ski guides, in collaboration with, a US public charity (68-0662227) dedicated to increasing the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities.--- increases the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities to foster confidence, leadership, and connection to nature and community through free and low-cost outdoor education.SheJumps is an inclusive organization. We welcome all women and girls—transgender and cisgender, as well as non-binary people.SheJumps strives to fight against racism and acknowledges that our events and programs take place on traditional, unceded Indigenous lands.---Follow SheJumps: Facebook | Instagram | www.shejumps.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/revelstoke/2027-shejumps-alpine-finishing-school-bc-presented-by-arcteryx/100001991489336214 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, contests, trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Selkirk Backcountry Lodge - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 268.61, max: 535.38, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Revelstoke - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Selkirk Backcountry Lodge - **lat**: 51.0446 - **long**: -117.7267306 - **full address**: Selkirk Backcountry Lodge, Selkirk Lodge, Revelstoke, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2027 SheJumps Alpine Finishing School | BC | Presented by Arc'teryx - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/087d91b18ad5e1676a491698e58444de703364749e64cd19c9d5858635d78075-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd3dbe7-gmir.jpg?v=1783358926 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2027 SheJumps Alpine Finishing School | BC | Presented by Arc'teryx being held? - **A:** 2027 SheJumps Alpine Finishing School | BC | Presented by Arc'teryx takes place on Sat, 24 Apr, 2027 at 08:00 am to Sat, 01 May, 2027 at 03:00 pm at Selkirk Backcountry Lodge, Selkirk Lodge, Revelstoke, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2027 SheJumps Alpine Finishing School | BC | Presented by Arc'teryx? - **A:** 2027 SheJumps Alpine Finishing School | BC | Presented by Arc'teryx is organized by SheJumps. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at SheJumps's events? - **A:** Attendees have given SheJumps a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. SheJumps has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2027 SheJumps Alpine Finishing School | BC | Presented by Arc'teryx is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Revelstoke, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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