Belladventures: My Hero, Sarah Yancey.

Welcome to Belladventures!

Hello Gals!!

Well, I can't believe that I have entered the blogosphere!! However, in this day, it seems that computers are how we stay connected. I started this project because I want to get the word out about the outings that I have been instigating. My goal with this blog is to bring women of all ages and skill levels together for fun and camaraderie.

I have worked in the guiding world since 1995, first climbed Rainier at 17 (I have since climbed 70+ times-lost count), and am one of very few females-heck, very few peoples... to attain AMGA ski mountaineering guide certification. I have also just been granted ACMG equivalency as a full ski guide in Canada-first ever! Well, this means that there is a LOT of powder in my future:)- and lots in yours if you choose to ski with me! I note these milestones here, not so much to toot my own horn, but to express my dedication to serious fun!

What have I learned from these miles in the field? I have learned that the mountains are incredible teachers (just when you think you are the queen of the world, you step on a banana peel!) I have learned that the best times in my life have stemmed from the camaraderie I have experienced in these settings. I have learned that my favorite people tend to be the ones I meet in the outdoors, and the relationships I cultivate there are some of the most meaningful.

Why not jump in? The outdoors are beautiful AND you get tons of fresh air and exercise- what could be better!

There just aren't that many all-girl trips out there and I must admit, well -the dynamic is different. The idea is to provide quality instruction and skill building- so you can confidently recreate with whomever you choose- male or female.

Stay tuned for a schedule of ski touring, rock climbing, yoga posing shenannigans.....

Hope you can join me! Ciao Bellas!

Friday, February 12, 2010

My Hero, Sarah Yancey.

Sarah Yancey should be profiled in the Title Nine Catalogue.

Her Bio would say something like:

Mother of Alden 2, Grace 5, and recently Rosie the Great Pyranees puppy- 11 weeks. Sarah works as a backcountry hut operator. In her spare time she trains her pup to ride in helicopters, plays the cello, and makes first descents of unreal couliors. Oh and by the way- she can traverse a large table(circumnavigate) without touching her feet to the floor!!! These photos are of a first descent off of Porcupine Ridge that we named "Mother's Milk" in honor of Sarah! Go Go Snow Girl!