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!



Thursday, March 14, 2013

alpine finishing school in skiing magazine!


she jumps alpine finishing school in skiing magazine!
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atta girl hillary harrison!

An article about my good friend hillary....why not girl of the week - hillary harrison
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Thursday, March 7, 2013

quote for the day...

Why not have a dance party on top of a mountain?
Why not redefine what it means to be a polished female skier of the 21st century?


-Claire Smallwood
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Fuhrer's Finger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgdAEG9liDE
found this recently- fun memories from a terrific ski.  Big story behind this one- almost got kicked out of the park:)
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Saturday, March 2, 2013

Alpine Finishing School 2013!



*Just what is the Alpine Finishing School?  

Last spring, we launched the first ever alpine finishing school with an amazing crew from  she jumps 

 AFS is an intensive Backcountry and Ski Mountaineering training week.

Check it out here: http://www.clairesmallwood.com/2012/04/shejumps-alpine-finishing-school/


This shot from the week is a full page in the upcoming Outside Magazine:
http://www.clairesmallwood.com/2012/10/outside-magazine/- Skier Claire Small wood: http://shejumps.org/claire co-founder of the alpine finishing school. The shot was taken by Emily Polar: http://www.shejumps.org/emilypolar
Professional photographer and participant on the week.


More info, testimonials, and photos here:

http://meghankellyteles.com/2012/04/30/alpine-finishing-school-getting-there-and-day-1/

http://mckennapeterson.com/2012/05/16/alpine-finishing-school/

http://shejumps.org/natsegal

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.402412609777805.98468.276076199078114&type=3

http://www.feedreader.com/feed/shejumps_com/24207289

http://www.shejumps.org/annekeller

http://www.shejumps.org/katedevine


Feel free to pass this along if you know others who might be interested. 

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