Updated October 2026
Women's freeride ski camp in Bariloche with Backcountry Baddies: 8 days of coaching at Cerro Catedral plus 3 nights at Refugio Frey.
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Back for its second edition, an 8-day freeride progression camp for women skiers in Bariloche, led by Addy Jacobsen of Backcountry Baddies and Niki Salençon, Esnativa co-founder and Freeride World Tour skier. Build technique, confidence, jumps and backcountry skills at Cerro Catedral, then spend 3 nights at Refugio Frey among Patagonia's granite spires.
Video review and progression plans for each skier. It is about progression, confidence and fun, not competition.
For intermediate to advanced skiers who are comfortable off-piste in variable conditions. If you already enjoy skiing beyond the groomers and want to improve your freeride skills, this camp is a strong fit. No backcountry experience is required: it is introduced progressively.
What guests say about Esnativa
“Niki helped each person progress in their skiing throughout the entire week, and at the end got us all to ski a couloir, which almost all of us had never done before!”
“The Esnativa team members were phenomenal in every way possible! Thank you to Hannah, Matti, and Jose for making every slope that we skied together in the Andes mountain range truly memorable.”
“The wind and weather were tricky during our visit, but the guides knew exactly where the good snow was hiding. Highly recommend!”
Arrival in Bariloche and check-in at the hotel. In the evening, guests meet Addy, the Backcountry Baddies crew and the Esnativa team for a welcome session where the camp structure, safety guidelines, and personal progression goals are discussed. The night finishes with gear preparation for the first ski day and dinner together in town (not included). Focus: Orientation, goal setting, team bonding.
First day on snow at Cerro Catedral. Coaches assess each participant's level while working on core freeride fundamentals such as stance, balance, speed control, and terrain reading. Afternoon video review session to establish individual progression plans. Focus: Technique assessment & fundamentals.
Dedicated day to improving jumps and confidence in the air. Training includes: Natural features Small cliff drops Landing techniques Speed management The day ends with video feedback and mental training strategies. Focus: Air control & freestyle confidence.
Morning avalanche safety workshop and backcountry introduction. After lunch, the group skins to Refugio Frey, entering a stunning alpine environment. Arrival at Refugio Frey for dinner and mountain briefing. Focus: Backcountry transition & safety skills.
Full day skiing around the Frey alpine terrain. Participants work on: Steep skiing techniques Line selection Terrain management Confidence in exposed environments Evening includes video review and strategy discussion. Focus: Big mountain skiing.
Second full day in Frey. Training includes: Complex terrain navigation Advanced jump techniques Snow assessment Decision-making under pressure Final night celebration dinner at Refugio Frey. Focus: Advanced progression
Ski descent from Frey back to Catedral. Afternoon session includes a fun freeride challenge where participants apply everything learned during the week. Closing ceremony and final progression feedback. Focus: Integration & performance.
Breakfast and camp closing. Optional recovery activities, spa, or city exploration before departure.
Gear list will be available soon. Contact us for recommendations.
Real experiences from adventurers who've skied with us across the Andes