Getting Started Ski Touring
If you have kicked around the idea of trying out ski touring but don’t know how to get
started, you have come to the right place. This article will cover...
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Fly to ski
Imagine touching the limit of what you feel to be possible. Imagine soaring over the mountains that inspire so many people, feeling like you can brush the peaks. This is...
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Women to Women
Last skier standing
Hilary is a US Alpine Ski Team alumni, ultra runner, physical therapist, and a part of the
Women2Women Program.
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Polar Horizon
“POLAR HORIZON” is a journey exploring the majestic beauty and wild untamability of the Arctic regions of Svalbard and Iceland.
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Women to Women
W2W APPLICATIONS 2023
Welcome to year four of the Blizzard Tecnica W2W Hilaree Nelson Education Scholarship Program. Over the last 3 years we have given over $60,000 to 51 women to further their...
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Women to Women
Find Your Pack
She Wolves lead the pack, moving quietly between the lines. They’re fierce, confident, independent and quite simply - badass.
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Back on Track
We are entering the competition season, and Lara is back on skis about eight months after her injury.
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Press Send
THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS YOU JUST CAN’T UNSEND.
You know, like that angry email you wrote to your boss or that late night “you up?” text. Once you Press Send,...
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Ski Room & Co
For an alpine skiing athlete, equipment plays a major role. The ski room is where equipment is prepared or "custom made" like the pit stop of motor sports.
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Women to Women
Lara Colturi
The ski racing season is very short and very intense. There is no room to improvise, and to be prepared takes constant commitment throughout the year.
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Women to Women
SUMMER AT A GLACIER
Every year since she was a child, Lara has spent the summer at Les Deux Alpes, skiing on the glacier. "Skiing a lot, even during the summer, has always been...
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The Agate Project
Tecnica introduces Agate, the first fast hiking shoe designed within the Women To Women initiative, with the support of scientific evidence.
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ON THE RIM
Exploring the wonders of the US National Parks, where Mother Nature reigns majestic.
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ON THE RIM: YOSEMITE
That morning, having gone past the rangers’ cabin towards Yosemite Valley, we didn’t know yet that we were to witness a unique experience. This natural wonder, set among the Sierra...
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ON THE RIM: UTAH
The Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, located in the stunning Moab region in Utah, are among the world’s most extraordinary nature destinations.
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Moments
GLIMPSES OF THE DOLOMITES
The Dolomites are THE destination for nature, adventure and outdoor lovers, thanks to their pristine beauty and the wide range of activities they offer. In particular, via ferratas represent one...
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Sam Tischendorf
Growing up, Sam was always outside; playing sports, climbing trees and being a backyard explorer. She was fortunate enough to spend time hiking in the Drakensberg mountains (South Africa) with her...
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Beyond the Summit
A conversation with Kit DesLauriers, going behind the scenes of her new film "Beyond The Summit" about climate change in Alaska's Arctic Refuge.
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Full Circle Back to Slope
In the three years leading up to the official launch of our ‘Recycle Your Boots’ (RYB) campaign, we’ve had to overcome many challenges. Most of them were in relation to...
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Moments
Both Sides of the Lens
There´s something special about photography, the ability to capture this one moment that goes by so quickly that it’s gone in the blink of an eye.
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Moments
On Our Way
A journey from the heart of Europe to the Arctic Circle, driving electric, sailing among remote islands and ski touring on pristine mountains, to show that travelling and exploring with...
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Women to Women
Jaq Pollard
Jaq Pollard would tell you herself that she was shy as a kid. That she struggled with a learning disability. That she didn’t have a whole lot of confidence.
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Women to Women
Sounds
We each bring our own unique experience to the hill—and we each take our own away. The sounds we hear up there are as different as we are, but the...
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Moments
Here for the hustle
Since 1945, Blizzard has made skis for nearly everyone. The on-piste carvers. The big-cliff senders. The high-alpine climbers. The down-low aprés-ers.
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Women to Women
Lapland Explorer
“It’s -20ºC outside, and I’m alone. I’ve been out here for five days, kiting when the wind shows up, or walking (a lot!) pulling my 70kg sled, making my way...
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Moments
Find Your Element: Earth
Going back to the Dolomites always feels special. The last destination of our trip is in the most beautiful mountains in the world. We visited two places. On the first...
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Moments
Find Your Element: Air
It’s been a while since we’ve been on a hike in the eastern part of the Sibillini mountains. These are the mountains local to us, but they never cease to...
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Moments
Find Your Element: Water
There’s no better place to start than the great mountains, majestic glaciers and incredible Alpine lakes that characterise the south-west of Switzerland. The Gorner Glacier was our first destination. Climbing...
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Moments
Find Your Element: Fire
We’re travelling beyond the mainland once more, and the Canary Islands is our destination. We don't like the idea of taking flights for our trips, and we have virtually stopped...
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Moments
Find Your Element
Two years that changed the world, and us along with it. The state of isolation that we were forced into because of the pandemic had a profound impact on our...
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Women to Women
W2W EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2022 BLIZZARD TECNICA WOMEN2WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. IN IT’S 2ND YEAR, WE RECEIVED OVER 500 APPLICATIONS FROM A DIVERSE AND DESERVING GROUP...
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Women to Women
THE ROOKIE AND THE LEGEND
Historically speaking, skiing isn’t fair. It can throw you curveballs and leave you in the thick of a storm. It can beat you up and throw you down the wrong...
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Women to Women
Connections
Skiing is fun, but for many, it’s not just sliding down snowy mountains that brings us joy. It’s the connections we share - with our people, with nature, with our...
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my winter home
Gennaio 2021. Non è poi così freddo: meno dieci. È una notte più mite rispetto alle punte di meno venticinque che hanno graffiato la pelle arsa dal sole e dal...
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Women to Women
Carve Camp
Over the years, we’ve heard from all kinds of skiers – from wide-eyed beginners to big-mountain-slayers – that they want to up their front-side game and learn how to lay...
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Women to Women
les ptiotes
By the fireside, 2 little girls, Les P’tiotes, listen to the incredible mountain legends told by an old woman from the village, in particular that of the Pralognan corridor.
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The Melting Point
A symbolic journey from the southernmost glacier in Europe, the Calderone of the Gran Sasso d’Italia, to the highest mountain in Europe, the Month Blanc, to raise awareness on the...
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Women to Women
CHARLENE PLAISANCE
When I was a child, whenever anyone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always said an actress, I was part of a theatre company...
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Moments
From zero to Ararat
It was expected to be a performance of the highest level, and while the prohibitive weather conditions may have interfered, they did not detract from “From Zero to Ararat”, Nico...
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Moments
Ultraravis
ULTRARAVIS is an epic tale of what makes a house a home, and how to experience it by living in the present moment.
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Moments
My Winter Home
Merano, Italy, Winter 2020.
A basecamp steeped into the beating heart of the Alps from December to April; alone, away from everything, from the everyday life, from the city, from...
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Moments
Everyday is a perfect day
Johan asks himself, trying to make out what comes after the next drop. Make out, since apparently a cloud has gobbled up the entire Titlis.
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Women to Women
A Good Day
With a quick surge, a movement repeated thousands of times and familiar for its routine, Anne’s hand closes and then tightens her boot. Her hand though lingers, stopping on her...
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Women to Women
BLACK PEARL BOSS
We are powerful. We are forgiving. This is where our strength lies—and we deserve a ski that does us justice. To all the women skiers...
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Moments
ALWAYS COME HOME
Is it possible to make changes in life that’s 100 % positive? Or do they always come with a backside too?
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Women to Women, Moments
community
Skiing is our passion and passions are meant to be shared. Creating a community of like-minded female skiers gives us a place where we can make new friends or solidify...
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Women to Women, Fitness & Health
Getting ready For the ski season
The months of September and October are a great time to get started with your pre-season base training for ski season. It is always a good idea to do about...
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Women to Women, Ski Tips: on & off the hill
TOURING TIPS SKINNING TECHNIQUES
Angelika Kaufmann is a certified Austrian Ski Guide and member of the Blizzard Tecnica Women To Women's Project. We are proud to share her tips on touring in the backcountry.
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Women to Women, Fitness & Health
GET OUTDOORS!!
Winter is coming and we are counting down the days until the lifts open. To make the most of our first days on the hill, it helps to have a...
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Women to Women, Ski Tips: on & off the hill
TOURING TIPS HOW TO USE SKINS
Angelika Kaufmann is a certified Austrian Ski Guide and member of the Blizzard Tecnica Women To Women's Project. We are proud to share her tips on touring in the backcountry.
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Moments, Women to Women
courage
Skiing teaches us so much more than how to slide on snow. It gives us the strength and courage to try new things, to tackle new challenges, to learn from...
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Women to Women, Ski Tips: on & off the hill
BACK COUNTRY SKIING TIPS
Learn from Robin McElroy important safety steps for getting into Back Country Skiing and some helpful hints on what she puts in her pack for a day touring.
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Women to Women, Ski Tips: on & off the hill
FINDING A LOST SKI IN DEEP SNOW
Losing a ski on a powder day and missing out on fresh tracks because you can't find your ski is a bummer! Robin McElroy, athlete and Ski Patroller at Squaw...
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Women to Women, Moments
How Elyse Saustad Embodies confidence
Research shows that women who display confidence often experience “backlash.” Elyse Saugstad knows this, but she still embraces the word. Why? Because a strong sense of confidence allows Saugstad to...
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Women to Women, Fitness & Health
A FEW IN- SEASON TIPS FROM CRYSTAL
I think it is super important to warm-up before hitting the slopes and this does not mean just stretching. Skiing is a total body dynamic exercise so it is important...
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Moments
TIM GROGAN
Being a ski patroller, you work with a group of people in very intense situations at times. It's more like a family, and sometimes they say it's a big dysfunctional...
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Women to Women, Ski Tips: on & off the hill
SKI TUNING
For the best experience on the hill, it's important that your skis are properly tuned and kept in good condition. You can take them to a ski shop but it's...
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Women to Women, Ski Tips: on & off the hill
WAXING YOUR SKIS
It's important for the skis performance that they are properly tuned AND waxed. Wax protects the bases of your skis and lets them glide smoother on the snow. A ski...
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Moments
ALL THAT'S GOOD
People throw around words like authentic, quintessential, inspiring and unique without thought -- those words have almost lost something in meaning to me as they are repeated in chorus around...
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Moments
THE PHILOSOPHICAL SKIER
Jonsson has been on the pro skiing path since the early 2000s. It didn’t come easy, but for Jonsson that’s never been the point.
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Women to Women, Ski Tips: on & off the hill
DRYING AND STORING YOUR SKI BOOTS
Dry boots are key to a warm and comfortable day on the hill. This video will give you tips on drying and storing your boots, as well as how to...
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Moments
ZANATTA FAMILY TRADITION
Most great things in life are created through a series of seemingly insignificant, barely connected, tiny moments and happenings.
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Women to Women, Moments
from the summit
Eight badass women (and one dude) convene at Jackson Hole to tackle big mountains and bigger issues.
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Moments, Women to Women
moments
We ski for those special moments. Moments of freedom. Moments of happiness. No white noise, no doubts. Only skiing
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Women to Women, Moments
BALANCE
Skiing is the balance that allows me to manage the different aspects of my life: family, friends, work. It’s the reset I need to maintain my sense of self. I...
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Women to Women, Ski Tips: on & off the hill
WHAT TO PACK FOR A SKI TRIP
The length of the trip, the time of year, the type of skiing and the weather will play a role in exactly what and how much you will bring. This...
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Women to Women, Moments
will
I am not a leaf in a stream, letting life take me wherever it goes - I determine my path.
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Moments, Women to Women
experience
Life is about new experiences. The places skiing brings me. From the early morning skin track to the fresh corduroy on a bluebird afternoon. Chairlift talks and Apres drinks. I...
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Moments
ARG
“I am certain that Heli-Skiing is a life changing experience no matter where you do it.
I am also certain that the dynamic at ARG is unique, genuine and a...
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Moments
WILLIE VOLCKHAUSEN
"I love watching my kids win races and succeed, but that's not necessarily the end game. I love this job because I get to share this amazing place...and maybe instill some...
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