According to Maria Baker, founder of Nobody’s Princess Snow Gear, a lot. I met Maria because I’d been following the rise of her snow gear company, Nobody’s Princess, out of respect and curiosity. Her clear interest in connecting with the ski and snowboard community in an authentic way reminded me of the organic joy and
Continue reading What do ski pants have to do with fear, inclusivity, and mid-mountain meltdowns?
Ok, the holidays are over, and it’s time to get serious– about the ski season, and about giving myself the gifts that somehow did not end up under the tree. Luckily, last spring I was invited with my friend and ski instructor mentor Emily to help test women’s all-mountain skis for Ski Center in Gaithersburg–
Continue reading Serious Fun: Our Review of Women’s All-Mountain Skis for 24/25
We had so much fun at our first Whitetail Women’s Day ski clinic in January, we can’t wait to do it again! Join us Friday, February 16th for another amazing women-only ski or snowboard clinic filled with learning, camaraderie, and fun. We’ve got nice cold temps overnight in the week ahead, so conditions should be
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Ah, winter. Now that it’s officially here, our thoughts turn to cozy, snow-filled family vacations. In our minds-eye, we picture ourselves schussing down the slopes and then sipping hot cocoa by the fire. But making those dreams a reality is sometimes not so simple. ‘Where to go?’ is the first question, and it’s not easily
Continue reading Where to Ski in the DC Area? So Many Resorts, So Little Time!
Updated for 2018/19 Season – see program listings below! When it comes to skiing, women wear the Gore-Tex bibs in the family. That’s according to SnowSports Industries America (SIA), which recently reported that women control 70-80 percent of all ski-related consumer spending. In addition, women’s participation in downhill skiing is on the rise, with a
