Women's Only Skills Building Days with Erica Roles

Ready to level up from hiking to hands-on mountain adventure? These women-only scrambling sessions are your chance to learn, move, and connect in the high alpine—led by certified guide and all-around mountain badass Erica Roles. Whether you’re new to scrambling or looking to sharpen your skills on steeper terrain, these days are all about building confidence, moving smart in complex terrain, and getting after your goals with a supportive crew of like-minded women.

July 4th: Intro to Scrambling - Basic Skills

Curious about scrambling and ready to move beyond hiking trails? This women’s-only course is the perfect introduction to off-trail mountain travel. Spend a day with like-minded adventurers learning the techniques, movement skills, and equipment used to scramble peaks in a supportive, empowering environment.

Throughout the day, you’ll build a solid foundation in fundamental scrambling skills. We’ll cover how to recognize and manage terrain hazards, plan and navigate your route, and maintain a steady pace over varied terrain. You'll also learn how to dress effectively for changing mountain conditions, communicate clearly in a group setting, and understand basic rescue options. We’ll explore when and how to use simple protection like spotting or a hand line, and practice movement techniques for both scrambling and easy technical terrain. This course is all about building confidence, community, and capability in the mountains—one summit at a time.

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August 16: Technical Skills for Scrambling

Ready to take your scrambling to the next level with rope skills? This women’s-only, one-day course is designed for those looking to build confidence on more technical terrain and learn practical solutions to common challenges encountered on advanced scrambles and easy alpine climbs.

In a supportive and collaborative environment, you’ll develop essential rope skills including how to build safe, efficient anchors using natural features and traditional gear. You’ll learn the fundamentals of rappelling and lowering, as well as basic rock rescue techniques such as rope ascension and hauling systems. This course focuses on hands-on learning to help you feel more self-reliant, capable, and prepared for bigger mountain adventures.

September 26 & 27: Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue

Join us for a two-day adventure on the stunning Columbia Icefields, where you’ll gain hands-on experience with glacier travel and crevasse rescue in a supportive, women-only setting.

Day one will be spent on the glacier learning essential crevasse rescue techniques, including rope systems, hauling methods, and partner rescue strategies. On day two, we’ll put those skills into practice as we travel across the glacier with the goal of summiting Boundary Peak—an achievable objective that includes some easy scrambling and incredible views. We'll be camping nearby at the Columbia Icefields Campground, making for a full weekend of skill-building, connection, and adventure in the alpine.

Meet Erica Roles

Erica has been guiding since 2005 and became Canada’s 11th female IFMGA Mountain Guide in 2018 (yes, she’s that cool). With ski and climb adventures spanning the globe and experience with top guiding operations in Western Canada, Erica knows her stuff. She’s passionate about sharing her love for the mountains and creating unforgettable experiences with the people she meets.

Details:

These guided days are based out of the Canadian Rockies and our Canmore location

• Cost: $90 per person, per day.

 Spots are limited, so grab yours now and let’s get after it!

Note - there are no refunds for guided days. These days are intended for one time use and not multiple booking. Erica is a fantastic guide and if you would like to hire her,  speak to her about her pricing. SkiUphill reserves the right to cancel or remove your purchase if multiple purchases are made. You can always call in a couple of days prior for repeat bookings to see if we have availability.