Tag: Women who rock the rockies

entrepreneurs, Health, Wellness, Women

Ren Hoskin Founder of Montanya Rum Steps Into New Passions

We sat down to learn about this passionate Entrepreneur. Lean in as Ren Hoskin shares tales of birthing a Colorado craft distillery, growing and selling it and finding her next great path Shattering glass ceilings in the traditionally male-dominated distilling industry, Ren Hoskin speaks worldwide about environmental and social sustainability in business, the importance of gender diversity in the workplace, and the art of craft … Continue reading Ren Hoskin Founder of Montanya Rum Steps Into New Passions

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entrepreneurs, Women, Work

Jaime Billesbach

The Queen of Showing Entrepreneurs the Way and Woman Who Rocks the Rockies by Anna Winger Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart.  From waking up with an inkling of an idea, to pushing past all the reasons you probably shouldn’t go out on this proverbial limb, to committing to the idea, is a journey in itself.  The people and programs that come into … Continue reading Jaime Billesbach

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Women, Work

Cheryl Jensen, Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame Inductee and Woman Who Rocks the Rockies

Founder of the Vail Veterans Program and recipient of the Outstanding Public Service Medal from the Secretary of Defense, Cheryl Jensen shows us what it means to live and give with your whole heart By Lisa Blake In 1988, Cheryl Jensen volunteered as a counselor at a California summer camp for kids with terminal cancer. Life was never the same after that.  “I remember coming … Continue reading Cheryl Jensen, Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame Inductee and Woman Who Rocks the Rockies

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Women

Mountain Women Magazine – Issue 7

Lifting Up Women with their stories in Colorado and Beyond Happy Spring! Some might find it odd to have a skier on our cover but honestly, this is the best time of year to get out. The snow is soft and sweet and we ski into the summer months.  The cover image is of my friend Kendra slaying Arapahoe Basin’s Steep Gullies. (Not only is … Continue reading Mountain Women Magazine – Issue 7

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Girls, Philanthropy, Women

A Pad That Might Change the World

Kayce Anderson, Ph.D. – A Woman Who Rocks the Rockies For most of her professional life, Glenwood Spring’s Kayce Anderson, Ph.D., was an ecologist happily immersed in scientific research in South America. She spent a third of each year hitchhiking through the mountains of Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, camping out in tiny Quechan villages at 14,000 feet for weeks at a time to collect butterfly … Continue reading A Pad That Might Change the World

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Fitness, Function, Women

Jeannie Thoren

This past August Jeannie Thoren was inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame. As a recognized Ski Industry Sport Builder, she joined a long list of Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame inductees. Jeannie has elevated the skiing experience for women across Colorado and globally through her dedication, tenacity, and perseverance. Congratulations, Jeannie! The story below was written by Claudia Carbone and appeared in 2017 … Continue reading Jeannie Thoren

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Women

Hannah Taylor

by Bethany Taylor, and others who loved Hannah Untamed New England Several years ago, when my sister Hannah Taylor began dabbling in Adventure Racing with her close friends Olof and Whitney Hedberg, the Hedbergs happened to mention an Adventure Race back East called Untamed New England. “But…that’s me! I’m definitely New England, untamed!” said Hannah, gleeful to have had her New Hampshire roots and her … Continue reading Hannah Taylor

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Family, Outdoor Living, Women

The Brave Ski Mom – Kristen Lummis

BY WENDY CLINCH, THE SKI DIVA Never underestimate the importance of the mom in skiing. After all, it’s the mom who usually makes sure everyone has the hats, goggles, ski pants, boots, etc. they need. Who dresses and undresses the kids. Assembles the lunches. Hauls the equipment. Harbors a secret stash of tissues/sunblock/chapstick/energy bars for that unavoidable emergency. Accommodates multiple bathroom breaks with all the … Continue reading The Brave Ski Mom – Kristen Lummis

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Fashion, Outdoor Living, Style, Women

Skea Limited Celebrates 50 Years with Diane Boyer leading the company’s continued success

The Boyer family started SKEA in 1972 and they have truly made their mark on the ski fashion industry with their beautiful, tech-oriented outerwear. For 50 Years a passion for skiing, mountains, and the outdoors is what has driven this brand. Jocelyn Boyer and her husband Georges started the company with Jocelyn designing SKEA’s iconic skiwear. Her vision was to design and embrace femininity while … Continue reading Skea Limited Celebrates 50 Years with Diane Boyer leading the company’s continued success

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Women

Mountain Women Magazine – Reminiscing The Inaugural 2015 Issue

Looking Back on the Inaugural Issue from 2015 We are reminiscing and powering back up for our 6th issue of Mountain Women Magazine. Sometimes you need to look back in order to move forward. We started this magazine because Mountain Town Magazine, our first magazine title, discovered that the majority of the magazine’s content discussed men and their pursuits. Not that we don’t love men … Continue reading Mountain Women Magazine – Reminiscing The Inaugural 2015 Issue

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