women led. sierra grown. backcountry bound.
Tracks of Her Own is a woman-owned and operated guide service based in the Sierra Nevada. We offer female-led backcountry experiences, avalanche education, and high-alpine adventures for women.
Ski Tour • Splitboard • Avalanche Education
Ski Mountaineering deep in the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest! February 2021.
Views of Lake Tahoe from the North Shore, March 2022.
Sunset on the West Face of Mt. Shasta, May 2023.
Lead Guide Sammy, excited to go downhill!
Skiing on Mt. Shasta, May 2023.
Frog Lake Hut, Main House, February 2025.
Deep in the Eastern Sierra, April 2024.
A very special spot near Yosemite, April 2025.
Courses
Whether it’s your first day in the backcountry or your 100th… there’s always more to learn. Invest in your safety and progression this season with a course built for where you are in your backcountry journey.
trips
If life is stressful enough and you just want to wake up, drink coffee, and skin into the alpine with incredible women, these adventures are for you. From cozy hut stays to 7-day Sierra traverses, we take care of the logistics, route planning, hazard management, and backcountry cuisine. Just show up with an open mind and stoke to tour.
What’s our vibe?
Empowerment Over Ego. Community Over Competition. Education Over Intimidation.
The mountains don’t discriminate. But the industry does.
Most courses and trips are designed by men. Because over 80% of winter backcountry users and 86% of winter backcountry guides are men.
We’re here to shake things up. We’re of the 14% of female mountain guides in California. There are some phenomenal male guides out there, and some of our favorite mountain partners are men. But, we know how special and sacred it is to get to experience, learn from, and grow with other rad women in the mountains.
Empathy is at the core of how we lead. We understand the unique strengths and challenges of being a woman in the mountains, and we design every course to reflect that.
We’re here to meet you wherever you are in your backcountry journey. providing a supportive, low-ego space to ask questions, make mistakes, master technical skills, and build real mountain confidence.
We aren't here to push a high-pressure sales pitch; we’re here to be your lifelong resource. Combining top-tier professional education with unforgettable alpine adventures, we help you take total ownership of your backcountry experiences.
(And yes, this includes an endless supply of biodegradable glitter and Nerds Clusters on the skin track.)
Ladies, if you’ve been searching for your crew in the backcountry - welcome home 💕
Reviews that Make Us Smile
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“We were so well taken care of by expert deep experience, navigation, pro tips, and cooking. Not to mention, [Sammy] is so strong and such a lovely person. I thoroughly enjoyed my mates.” -Helen A., Frog Lake Hut Trip, 2026
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“Thank you again for such an amazing weekend. I had the best time and learned so much from our guide, Sammy! Her energy made the whole experience feel so fun, safe, and empowering.” - Tina K. Beginner Backcountry Weekend, 2026
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“Thank you again for an amazing and confidence inspiring course. Feeling very appreciative of my new experience with sharps and transitions, and how these skills are keeping me safe and happy while I reach new heights.” - Lauren S, Ski Mountaineering Course, 2026
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“You’ve [Sammy] been an incredible mentor to me this season and I am so grateful for your presence in the backcountry community.” - Madeline R., Multiple Experiences, 2026
