A Weekend Warrior’s Guide to an Epic Day on the Slopes

A Weekend Warrior’s Guide to an Epic Day on the Slopes

Posted by WinterWomen on Thursday, December 10, 2015

Alright folks, it is confession time…I am a Weekend Warrior.What exactly is a Weekend Warrior, you ask? Urban Dictionary describes one as “a person who holds a regular job during the week which restricts their ability to party/go on trips/partake in awesome activities, and thus plans epic weekend adventures to compensate. As much variation and quantity of awesomeness is packed into the weekends ...

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Categories: Ski & Ride

Tagged: winter, snow, skiing, snowboard, health, ski, outdoors, snowboarding, outdoor activities, ski season, fitness, womens fitness, layers, mountain, warrior, weekend


Shed Those Winter Pounds

Shed Those Winter Pounds

Posted by WinterWomen on Thursday, March 19, 2015

In a few short days, spring will be upon us once again. The weather in each area across the globe is significantly different; however, I feel deep warmth within my heart from the longer days and sunshine that Colorado has already been pouring down upon us here this last week.Extended days and warmer climate brings about lots of fun things such as spending more quality time outside with the kids, ...

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Categories: Health & Fitness

Tagged: staying active, health, spring, fitness, getting in shape, womens fitness, womens health


Women Athletes in a Man’s World

Women Athletes in a Man’s World

Posted by WinterWomen on Friday, January 30, 2015

Gender stereotypes begin at birth. Just last week, I saw a post on my Facebook page of a sonogram of the baby inside my friend’s wife’s belly. The picture was posted with a status update that read, “we are going to have tutu much fun with our little girl,” and the baby’s black and white image was dressed in a pink tutu with a pink bow on her tiny head. The post got me thinking about how this baby ...

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Categories: Health & Fitness

Tagged: womens fitness, womens health, Female athletes, women in sports


Pretty Faces: An All Women’s Ski Film

Pretty Faces: An All Women’s Ski Film

Posted by WinterWomen on Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Pretty Faces is an all-women’s ski documentary told from a female’s perspective to connect with, inspire, and honor the female population in snow sports. It is a story that celebrates women who are passionate about skiing and the outdoors, and take all measures to accomplish their dreams.Professional freestyle and big mountain skier Lynsey Dyer is the brainchild behind the film. Dyer also is the ...

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Categories: Ski & Ride

Tagged: staying active, skiing, outdoors, womens fitness


Adventures of a Fearless Fourteener: My Journey to the Top of Grays Peak

Adventures of a Fearless Fourteener: My Journey to the Top of Grays Peak

Posted by WinterWomen on Thursday, August 14, 2014

Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of summiting my first fourteener with a couple other adventurous ladies from WinterWomen. After living in Colorado since the year 2000 and leading an active lifestyle, it was about time! For many of the years I’ve lived in this state, I resided in the athletic city of Boulder and did plenty of hiking while there, but for some reason, the opportunity to climb a ...

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Categories: Things We Love

Tagged: Colorado, hiking, womens fitness, fourteener


Getting In Shape For Ski and Snowboard Season: What You Need To Know Before Getting Out There

Posted by WinterWomen on Thursday, September 22, 2011

Summer officially ends tomorrow, and you absolutely, 100% had an amazing summer. Relaxing getaways at the beach, long afternoon picnics in the park, and happy hour margaritas daily. Yes, you definitely had a great summer.You're a little panicked, though, because you haven't been doing much exercise over the summer since you last took off your ski or snowboard boots at the end of the season. And, ...

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Categories: Health & Fitness

Tagged: ski season, getting in shape, snowboard season, strength training, womens fitness, yoga