There’s always a moment at the beginning of something like this—when everyone is standing around, gear half on, half off, not quite sure what the next few days will hold. A mix of nerves, excitement, and that quiet question in the back of your mind: am I ready for this? VENTURE OUT Femme Backcountry Festival 2026 started there. New and familiar faces, people arriving from different places and different points in their backcountry journeys—but all showing up for the same reaso

You keep telling yourself, “I’m not ready for AIARE 2.” But what if that doubt is the best reason to take it? This course isn’t about being an expert—it’s about gaining the skills and confidence to make your own backcountry decisions.

I still enjoy my solo resort tours. But if VNTRbirds is hosting a group ride, I’m there—and highly recommend you check them out too! Skiing under the glow of a full moon with friends is an experience that you’ll never forget.

I could live out my life riding flow trails all day, but sometimes, you have to work on the hard stuff so you can get down the tricky sections. When I saw the VNTRbirds Steep + Tech clinic at Keystone, geared specifically toward intermediate and advanced riders, I knew I needed to sign up.

Winning the VNTRbirds scholarship meant the world to me. It was the only clinic I was able to attend all summer, and it happened to be at Valmont Bike Park—which made it even more special.

Squad goals. The 2025 Rip Roaring Mini Enduro brought together 100 badass racers and a whole lot of heart. There’s something different...

In April, the VNTRbirds coaching crew made the trip down to Golden, Colorado for a special day at the Yeti Cycles headquarters. With the 2025 mountain biking season just around the corner, it was time to gear up, connect with our partners, and, of course, try on our brand-new coaching uniforms.

From the moment tires hit dirt, the energy was electric. Riders were greeted by VNTRbirds' team of experienced, professional, and certified coaches—each one passionate about the same mission: encouraging progression and getting more femme folks confidently riding bikes.