Fjällräven Polar – An Expedition for Those Who Dare

Prepare to embark on a journey that transcends ordinary adventure – the Fjällräven Polar is back for their 19th year, with a fresh set of challenges in April 2024.  This is anything but your typical expedition – it’s a voyage for all that dare! Polar will bring together 20 people from across the globe for a 300km dog sledding expedition across the serene yet relentless Scandinavian Arctic tundra. … Continue reading Fjällräven Polar – An Expedition for Those Who Dare

Wendy Clinch: Creating Community For Skiing Women, One Goddess at a Time

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

Kelli Hepler – A true Agritourism legend in the Colorado tourism industry

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

Ellen Miller – A Trail Breaker in the World of Mountaineering

Ellen Miller, one of the Vail Valley’s most accomplished mountaineers, keeps inspiring those around her to continue the climb after healing from injuries sustained during her lifetime of adventure and athleticism.  As Ellen Miller knows so well, climbing a mountain isn’t just about standing on the peak, but all the ascending and descending steps it takes to fulfill the journey. As an incredibly accomplished mountaineer … Continue reading Ellen Miller – A Trail Breaker in the World of Mountaineering

Women’s Cycling Summit 2023

An exciting new event is rolling into the town of Breckenridge and it is all about helping women overcome limiting beliefs on the bike and beyond. Join the Women’s Cycling Summit 2023 held in conjunction with Breck Epic for three days of panel discussions, inspiring guest speakers, skills and tech clinics, group rides and much more August 14 through the 17th at Beaver Run Resort. … Continue reading Women’s Cycling Summit 2023

All the Flowers of the Mountain – Reads We Need

Christina Holbrook’s All The Flowers of The Mountain is a Colorado Book Awards Winner. We published a story, by Bill Goldstein discussing Christina Holbrook, her many literary achievements, and her new novel, All the Flowers of the Mountain, in Issue 6 of Mountain Women Magazine this past year. This past week author Christina took center stage winning top honors in a celebration of literature for … Continue reading All the Flowers of the Mountain – Reads We Need

Facing Your Fears

How Working with Your Fears Can Make You a More Effective Leader FEAR: AN ANECDOTE by Gretchen Reid I have a question for you: What would you do if you could do anything? I have a colleague that worked in youth development for many years, managing programs for kids of all ages in her community and working with other organizations to bring them exciting, engaging opportunities to learn, … Continue reading Facing Your Fears

Kerri Karcz – Blazing the River SUP Scene for Women of all Ages

Kerri Karcz has been blazing the river SUP scene for women of all ages and proving that all you have to do is try to become a master of any sport. In 1993 Kerri Karcz had just graduated from college and like many of us, was drawn to the mountains. She wondered what she was going to do now that she had accomplished obtaining her degree. … Continue reading Kerri Karcz – Blazing the River SUP Scene for Women of all Ages

The Power of We Returns to Salida in May 2023

Ladies! The Power of WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Conference is returning for its 3rd Annual gathering of Women Entrepreneurs in Salida, Colorado on Friday May 19, 2023. Each year this exceptional conference brings women-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and other private, public, and non-profit sectors together to explore ways to ignite positive change both personally and professionally. This years theme will focus on Amplifying Purpose + People + Profit.  The Power of WE gathering … Continue reading The Power of We Returns to Salida in May 2023

BIKE LOVE OAXACA -“It takes a Village to raise a child” 

A dream leads to the launch of getting bikes to kids in Oaxaca, Mexico One of the really beautiful things about working with the communities in the mountainous villages of Oaxaca in the Sierra Norte mountains Mexico is that they truly live in that way ~ together as a village, in the most remote, simple, and beautiful way; looking out for every member and child … Continue reading BIKE LOVE OAXACA -“It takes a Village to raise a child”