GROUP COMMUNICATION IN THE BACKCOUNTRY
Finding Your Partners, Navigating Group Dynamics & Having the Harder Conversations
Join VNTRbirds and Powder7 for an evening of backcountry education and conversation with Eryka Thorley, AIARE Lead Educator with over two decades of experience in the mountains.
We'll dive into the role communication plays in building strong backcountry partnerships, from finding the right people to travel with and navigating group dynamics to speaking up, addressing conflict, and having the harder conversations before they become bigger problems.
Whether you're heading into the backcountry with longtime partners or building new connections in the mountains, this tech talk will offer practical insights to help you become a more thoughtful, confident, and effective member of your team. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with others in the backcountry community!
Pro tip: Arrive early to browse the shop before the talk begins!
Join VNTRbirds and Powder7 for an evening of backcountry education and conversation with Eryka Thorley, AIARE Lead Educator with over two decades of experience in the mountains.
We'll dive into the role communication plays in building strong backcountry partnerships, from finding the right people to travel with and navigating group dynamics to speaking up, addressing conflict, and having the harder conversations before they become bigger problems.
Whether you're heading into the backcountry with longtime partners or building new connections in the mountains, this tech talk will offer practical insights to help you become a more thoughtful, confident, and effective member of your team. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with others in the backcountry community!
Pro tip: Arrive early to browse the shop before the talk begins!
Location
Powder7 Ski Shop
880 Barnyard Cir.
Golden, CO
880 Barnyard Cir.
Golden, CO
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 11th:
6:00pm-7:30pm
6:00pm-7:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
· Finding and choosing backcountry partners who align with your goals, experience, and risk tolerance.
· Navigating group dynamics and different communication styles in the mountains.
· Having the harder conversations around expectations, decision-making, and risk before heading into the backcountry.
· Psychological safety within your group
· Speaking up to voice concerns, and address conflict when things don't feel right.
· Practical ways to build trust, strengthen partnerships, and make better decisions together in the backcountry.
· Navigating group dynamics and different communication styles in the mountains.
· Having the harder conversations around expectations, decision-making, and risk before heading into the backcountry.
· Psychological safety within your group
· Speaking up to voice concerns, and address conflict when things don't feel right.
· Practical ways to build trust, strengthen partnerships, and make better decisions together in the backcountry.
About Your Educator
Eryka Thorley’s love for winter began growing up along the frigid shores of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and has shaped a life spent exploring, guiding, and educating in the outdoors. With a background in ski patrol, guiding, climate change, and anthropology, she brings a wealth of experience to her work as an AIARE Lead Educator. Inspired as a teenager by her mother’s participation in an all-women’s ski expedition to the North Pole, Eryka is passionate about creating opportunities for women to connect, learn, and thrive in the mountains. Her favorite place? Surrounded by a crew of women in the winter backcountry.
Eryka's Experience:
· AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
· AIARE Course Leader
· Registered Yoga Teacher
· Leave No Trace Trainer
· Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
· CPR Certified
· Professional Level 2 Avalanche Certification
Eryka's Experience:
· AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
· AIARE Course Leader
· Registered Yoga Teacher
· Leave No Trace Trainer
· Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
· CPR Certified
· Professional Level 2 Avalanche Certification
COME OUT WITH US THIS SEASON!
