Hilary is a US Alpine Ski Team alumni, ultra runner, physical therapist, and a part of the Women2Women Program.
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About w2w

WOMEN2WOMEN IS A GLOBAL BLIZZARD TECNICA PROGRAM DEDICATED TO CREATING A DIVERSE AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY OF FEMALE SKIERS AND OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS BY BEING A TRUSTWORTHY AND CREDIBLE SOURCE FOR PRODUCT, EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION.

We ask, we listen and we act, all with the underlying goal of sharing experiences and celebrating our passion for the sport thereby enhancing the skiing and outdoor experience.
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INSPIRATION & EDUCATION

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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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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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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HIlaree Nelson Fund

As the world learned about the disappearance of Blizzard Tecnica athlete Hilaree Nelson in the Himalaya on Sept. 26, images of her standing atop summits or trudging up to them...
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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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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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W2W EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 2023

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 W2W Hilaree Nelson Scholarship Program. In its’ 3rd year, we are seeing more and more women aspiring to leadership roles...
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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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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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BLIZZARD TECNICA W2W HILAREE NELSON EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Welcome to year three of the Blizzard Tecnica W2W Hilaree Nelson Education Scholarship Program. We are excited to support women in their pursuit to further their education and knowledge in...
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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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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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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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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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WOMEN 2 WOMEN: A SHARED PROJECT

In 2015, Blizzard Tecnica made a global commitment to helping women take control of their skiing experience with the launch...
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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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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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Fitness & Health

FITNESS AND INJURY PREVENTION EXERCISES FOR THE SKI SEASON!

Knee and low back pain seem to be trigger points for many of us. Bryann Palmer, a Strength and Conditioning Specialist with a degree in Human Kinetics gives us a...
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Lara Colturi, good blood does not lie!

Summer starts early, at the beginning of June, at Les Deux Alpes ski resort in France, the most popular with Italian ski clubs.
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AUDREY BASSAC A RUNNER, A MUM

“We can challenge ourselves and we can achieve our objectives and our dreams… I want to show that”.
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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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W2W EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

2021 WAS THE INAUGURAL LAUNCH OF THE BLIZZARD TECNICA WOMEN2WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND ARE PROUD TO SAY WE RECEIVED OVER 300 APPLICATIONS!
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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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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

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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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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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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Moments

What a Time to Be a (Female) Skier

Why the “lady shred” movement is snowballing, and how you can find your tribe.
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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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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

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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Moments

LIVE THE MOMENT

Where you come from says something important about where are going.
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Fitness & Health

Winter superfoods

The 10 super food that keep you going through the winter
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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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Moments

DO WHAT SCARES YOU

Fear is an integral part of skiing. Here’s how to push through it
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Fitness & Health

10 MINUTES AFTER SKIING YOGA CLASS

Do you know that feeling when you get home from a ski day and your body feels like it is going to fall apart? I  bet you do and you...
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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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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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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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Ski Tips: on & off the hill

PUTTING YOUR SKIS BACK ON IN DEEP SNOW

End the struggle of putting your skis back on in deep snow. Robin McElroy shows you an effective solution
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Moments

THE FUNNEST* SPORT

The Funnest* Sport on Earth Skiing is one of life’s sure paths to joy.
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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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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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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

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

moments

We ski for those special moments. Moments of freedom. Moments of happiness. No white noise, no doubts. Only skiing
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Ski Tips: on & off the hill

GETTING BOOTS ON & OFF EASILY!

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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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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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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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Ski Tips: on & off the hill

HOW TO DRESS FOR COLD WHEATHER SKIING

As long as you dress properly, skiing on a cold day can be one of the best! A key concept to staying warm is LAYERS!
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Moments

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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Meet our women

CAITE ZELIFF
ANNE WANGLER

I ski for that moment of exhilaration and joy that comes from accomplishing something new on my skis

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HILAREE NELSON
ELYSE SAUGSTAD