Women-Only Programs

More than ever before ski resorts are offering women-only classes, camps, clinics, and social groups.  It doesn’t take Einstein to understand that women learn differently than men.  Learning from a female instructor can empower a woman to speak up with questions and ski and snowboard with confidence.  Women naturally are more encouraging and fellow class members can give each other the needed support that we may need.  I was very pleased to find that in every ski region of the country many, many resorts had either a clinic or specific women-only ski/ride time.  Have you ever participated in a women-only ski event?  I’d love to hear from you. 

Complaining about the weather, not for me.

I have many acquaintances who just don’t like the winter.  You can’t avoid having a co-worker or neighbor who just can’t wait to complain about the cold weather.  I usually stay silent, because if you know me you know I am SKI CHICK and I’m going to give you zero sympathy and will not lament with you at all.  I know that many people don’t have much choice in where they live, but I’m grateful I can live in the Northeast and not suffer through hot and humid conditions in the south.  How can you breathe?  So my advice is to all those suffering from the cold, just embrace it.  Find something you can enjoy about the winter and go do it.  There are so many outdoor activities to do and they don’t all involve extreme physical activity.  But they all do involve dressing properly.  Get a decent pair of boots, a warm hat and gloves and a coat.  You could outfit yourself for under a hundred bucks at Target or Kmart!

Snowy Days

Is there anything better than to look outside and see the snow falling?  Yes there is…  It’s better to BE OUTSIDE when the snow is falling.  I love to run in the snow, walk in the snow, and hike in the snow.  Sunny or cloudy, the snow is it for me.