Kit, Liberty Belle

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!



Monday, December 26, 2011

Women's Camp Makes Front Page of the RMR Website!

Wow!- newsworthy in Revelstoke!  I made the front page of the Revelstoke Mountain Resort website for the women's Heli Camp!  Stoked to say the least!  Here is the link:

http://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/resort/news/anne-keller

lets get some face shots!


Hope you can join us!  It really is a fabulous deal with unlimited vertical  this is not a normal phrase when talking about heli time....
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

The Alpine Finishing School for Ladies-Women's Ski Mountaineering Intensive

Time: April 7, 2012 to April 14, 2012
Location: http://www.selkirkbackcountrylodge.com/
Website or Map: http://www.anne-keller.blogsp…
Phone: 509-322-4232
Event Type: ski, mountaineering, instruction
Organized By: anne keller


One stop shop to get you out and about, confidently recreating with whomever you choose- male or female....
Join Anne Keller AMGA/ACMG ski guide at the selkirk lodge
  • Anne was the 6th female to be ski mountaineering guide certified in the US.  There are now 12 females out of 124 certified ski mountaineering guides.
  • The Selkirk Lodge has been operated and run for the past twenty years by Grania Devine, her sister Reinet Shaw, and daughter Kate Devine.  It is VERY unique in that it offers some of the finest glaciated and rowdy ski terrain in BC, but is also run by some of the sweetest gal ski pigs on the planet...(stay tuned for Princess Kate- up and coming full ski guidess extraordinaire....)
  • Best to not miss this one :)
Join these inspiring women for an empowering 7 days of intensive ski mountaineering instruction and training.  Course- $2000 pp- includes:
  • Map/compass/gps/tour planning/route finding.
  • Glacier travel training/crevasse rescue for ski mountaineering applications.
  • Companion rescue- all the latest beacon/shovel/probe techniques.
  • Snow anchors/ rappelling/ belaying techniques for ski applications.
  • Terrain assessment/snow safety clinics.
  • General glaciology lecture.
  • Expedition snow camping/emergency snow bivouac construction training.
  • Heli lift in/out to Selkirk Lodge- transfers both ways to Albert Canyon(heli base).
  • Lovely/comfy lodging at the door of the perfect terrain.
  • AMGA/ACMG female guiding/mentorship.
  • Seven full days of training/skiing/smiles.
  • Three wholesome meals per day.
  • Unlimited memories and skills...
Hope you can make it!
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Women's Heli-ski Retreat REVELSTOKE BC!

Check out this write up of the women's heli retreat in ski mag!
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