“Why Antarctica?” That’s a question I’ve been asked time and time again. You’d think by now I’d have a better answer, considering how many times I’ve tried to explain it. But to my surprise, it’s not just a flat piece of ice dominated by cold and wind—though, okay, the cold and wind part might be true. by Sarah Olson It’s so much more than that. … Continue reading Why Antartica?
What the river teaches us about ourselves and our children by Lisa Blake When I married a river-soaked, pony-tailed, PFD-tan-lined whitewater raft guide — now a high school principal — 11 years ago, I had no idea the river would teach us our most valued parenting lessons. We’ve held river time close to our souls as we embarked on parenthood, teaching our toddler river safety, … Continue reading Going with the Flow – Colorado Mamas Share Their River Stories
How To Get in Ski Shape in the Summer with Extreme Skiing Champion, Kim Reichhelm When she isn’t at home in Aspen, CO. or at her surfing escape in Baja, MX., the World, U.S. and South American Extreme Skiing Champion skier, Kim Reichhelm can be found on the slopes — hosting adventurous, fun, and life-changing ski camps. She has skied with the U.S. Ski Team … Continue reading How To Get in Ski Shape in the Summer With Kim Reichhelm
Hours before the chairlifts start turning, Nikki LaRochelle has already done a few laps. If she’s training for a competition, there’s a chance she’s climbed and descended 10,000 vertical feet before most people have had breakfast. The 38-year-old Breckenridge local never thought that uphill racing would be her forte, but she’s won numerous ski competitions in which gravity was, for the most part, not on … Continue reading Nikki LaRochelle – Mother, Artist, Athlete
Women of the Summit Career Camp – March 9, 2024. Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge Women of the Summit (WOTS), a local non-profit committed to empowering women in Summit County, Colorado, is thrilled to announce our first Career Camp. This all-day Saturday event will have guest speakers, breakout sessions, and networking time for all working women of Summit County. Lean into your career growth and take … Continue reading Women of the Summit Career Camp – March 9, 2024. Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge
Ski Like a Girl – Enhance Your Skiing and Snowboarding Experiences: Clinics, Events, and Gear for Women The landscape of skiing and snowboarding is evolving with a surge in women-centered clinics, events, and specialized gear aimed at empowering women to excel in these sports while fostering camaraderie both on and off the slopes. Whether you’re aiming to elevate your skills this season or planning an … Continue reading Women – Ski and Shred Boldly with Clinics and More
Kim Grant is a top notch professional woman in the guiding and patrolling industry Meet Kim Grant, Ski patroller, and Guide at Silverton Mountain. It is her 21st season working at Silverton Mountain, which is now celebrating its 22 Year Anniversary, and couldn’t be happier working at one of the most unique places in North America. For Kim, guiding each day at Silverton brings an … Continue reading Meet Kim Grant a Woman With A Guiding Passion
by Scotty Stoughton WinterWonderWomen debuted during the Steamboat stop of WinterWonderGrass 2019. But why is it a part of WinterWonderGrass and how did it come about? I’ve been in the bluegrass scene since I was 19 years old and it’s a predominantly male genre, as is most of music, and over the course of 17 years, I’ve watched badass women trickling into this scene, and … Continue reading Women of WinterWonderWomen
A Q & A with Wendy Clinch owner and founder of TheSkiDiva.com one of our subjects on Women Breaking Trails for the Younger Generation by Kristen Lummis, the Brave Ski Mom (Kristen Lummis) KL: You’re the Founder of TheSkiDiva.com, the largest online ski community for women. What inspired you to start TheSkiDiva.com and what makes you proudest? (Wendy Clinch) WC: The idea for the site came to me back … Continue reading Wendy Clinch: Creating Community For Skiing Women, One Goddess at a Time
by Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer Kelli Hepler barely recognized that she was receiving an award at last year’s Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference. She was busy uploading a photo she’d snapped of the last award winner when Hepler was named the winner of the prestigious Chairman’s Award and called to the stage. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) commended her and said, “Kelli Hepler … Continue reading Kelli Hepler – A true Agritourism legend in the Colorado tourism industry
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