MEET THE GUIDES/COACHES
JULIE-ANN CHAPMAN - LEAD GUIDE / Owner/Operator of She Shreds Mountain Adventures
instragram: @sheshredsmountainadventures
Twelve years ago, Julie-Ann Chapman created She Shreds; being the first 'all girls' snowmobile clinic in the world. Prior to this, Julie-Ann was once a professional snowboarder (2005-2010) that "converted" to a professional snowmobiler in 2011.
Julie-Ann and her team specializes in teaching women to progress their skills on their snowmobile and now we welcome men to join us for clinics and guided adventures as well! With a strong emphasis on backcountry safety, She Shreds provides one of the best snowmobile adventure learning experiences. She Shreds also provides avalanche safety courses in conjunction with Avalanche Canada.
What do you like most about sledding?
It's most of the time an unknown adventure. You can plan your day of sledding all you want (its always good to have a safety plan) but you are always faced with something new and exciting. I love how its a bit of "the unknown adventure" every time!
What is so inspiriting riding with a bunch of girls?
Whenever you're out with a bunch of girls its always fun. Everyone tends to open up a bit more when there is no men around. No one to impress, no one to look down on you, no one to get mad at you and you can express being a girl in the most bad ass way. Being able to push each other to our next comfortable level on the sled with encouragement from other girls is an indescribable feeling!
Sledding in 4 words:
Rewarding, challenging, so fun, badass.
Most memorable sledding day?
Any day with a good group of friends when the sun is shining and the snow is belly button deep. The feeling you get when you return to the trucks safe and completely exhausted: so good.
What do you like most about sledding?
The feeling when you wake up at 5:30am, before your alarm goes off because you’re so excited to get out in the mountains with your friends. Or when your body is so sore at the end of the day but you hardly notice it because you’re still running on the adrenaline. Also, when you have an idea of a line in your head and you go for it, and it actually turns out better then what you had envisioned. Actually everything is pretty awesome, even the obstacles because you eventually overcome them.
What is so inspiriting riding with a bunch of girls?
The openness, certain boundaries and barriers come down when it is a group of women. There are no stupid questions. Everyone figuring out how to manipulate the machine with what you have.
Tina Currie - Tail Guide for travelling clinics
Instragram: @teaching_lifestyle_changes
I may have grown up on the Prairies, but my heart has always belonged in the mountains. After years of dreaming and saving, I finally made it to British Columbia. In 2000, I experienced Whistler for the first time. The snow, the terrain, the energy, it was everything I had imagined and more. That trip didn’t just spark a love of skiing; it also introduced me to snowmobiling, tagging along in the backcountry with sled buddies what we jokingly called a “sled princess.”
By 2009, I was ready to take the handlebars myself. Like many women, learning from friends came with its challenges, so I searched for a different approach—and that’s when I found Julie-Ann and She Shreds Mountain Adventures. I signed up for my first clinic, and it completely changed the game. My confidence grew, my skills took off, and after one ride, my family turned to me and said, “You’re killing it…when’s your next lesson?”
From that moment on, I was all in. Over the years, I’ve taken multiple clinics and semi-private sessions with She Shreds, and completed both Avalanche 1 and 2 certifications through sled-specific courses. I’ve spent countless days exploring the backcountry, honing my technique, riding with my friends & family, and building a deep respect for the mountains.
One of my most unforgettable experiences was riding waist-deep powder during a She Shreds clinic—a moment that cemented snowmobiling as a lifelong passion.
Most recently, during the 2024/25 season, I had the opportunity to mentor in Nelson, BC, continuing to develop my backcountry leadership skills and completing my AvSARS 1 and CAA Operations 1 course. I'm thrilled to now be joining the She Shreds team as a tail guide for the 2026 season.
I’m passionate about supporting people as they build confidence, master new skills, and discover their strength in the backcountry. Whether you're brand new to sledding or ready to level up, I’m here to guide, encourage, and celebrate your progress.
Let’s ride, let’s make it rad!
What do you like most about sledding?
Exploring beautiful terrain in the snowy mountains! I find it fascinating how you can just fine tune the skills and techniques on these powerful machines to make the travel on snow effortless! However some days are more challenging than others and you always get a good workout either way! No 2 days are the same and I love the challenge of working with all the variable conditions of weather, snow, human factor ect! Always stoked to be in nature and come home safe!
What is so inspiriting riding with a bunch of girls?
I find when a group of gals get together they are so STOKED and the energy they put out to learn is over the top! With no men around to do for us...I find women are so positive, supportive and push each other just the right amount to get the job done! I find myself learning new things every time I ride with other gals! Its just a whole lotta fun!!!
Sledding in 4 words:
Face shots and Shit hooks!
What do you look forward to most working with She Shreds?
Sharing my passion for this sport. Supporting and coaching them to do it smarter, not harder and help overcome any fears, but also push them out of their comfort zones safely! Most of all is to laugh a lot to make sure we get a good core workout :D
Most memorable sledding day?
Everytime I get to go Shred and Rip it up on my sled! Every time I ride it always ends with “that was the most EPIC DAY and can’t wait to go again...STOKED!
