Women’s Summit

March 3-5, 2026 in Steamboat Springs, CO!

The event is organized and hosted by the PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain Region.

Ski or ride with PSIA-AASI National Team Members and other top female educators from across the country. The Women’s Summit welcomes all disciplines!

The Women’s Summit is a national gathering designed to elevate, empower, and connect women in snowsports education. This year’s theme, Aspire to Inspire, is a call to action: to lead from where you are, to share your unique strengths, and to lift others as you grow.

WHY ATTEND?

Aspire to Inspire 


The Women’s Summit is a national gathering designed to elevate, empower, and connect women in snowsports education. This year’s theme, Aspire to Inspire, is a call to action: to lead from where you are, to share your unique strengths, and to lift others as you grow.

This summit is about building networks, developing confidence, and finding the tools to transform aspiration into inspiration. Together, we’ll celebrate women who are shaping the future of our industry—and create space for the next generation to rise.

Join us in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to connect, collaborate, and ignite your passion. Because when women aspire, we all inspire.

We will have groups for Alpine, Snowboard, Telemark*, and Cross Country*. Must hold a Level 1 certification to attend. 

*Please note, we must receive a minimum of 6 event registrations to run the Telemark & Cross Country sessions.

The 2026 event will be in Steamboat Springs, CO from March 3-5.

  

Price:
$675

Education Credits:
18 CEUs

Registration Deadline:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 12 a.m. MT
Second Chair Rate Increase: Tuesday, January 17, 2026

Keynote speaker: Katie Ertl – Former Senior Vice President of Mountain Operations – Aspen Snowmass

2026 Event Schedule

Women’s Summit will be held Tuesday, March 3 through Thursday, March 5. Check-In details and full schedule coming soon. 

On-Snow Events
Sharpen your skills with expert-led sessions on-snow for Alpine, Snowboard, Telemark and Cross Country. 

Indoor Presentations
Learn and grow through inspiring indoor presentations by leaders in the snowsports organization. 

Social Activities
Connect and celebrate with a vibrant community at fun après and networking events. 

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: On snow

5-7:30 p.m. – The Commons Food Hall & Bar (Downtown)
Join us for a lively night of food, friends, and good vibes. Enjoy free appetizers from all food vendors and grab a drink from the bar while mingling in one of Steamboat’s most popular downtown spots.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: On snow. Demos available

5-7:30 p.m. – White Rabbit Tavern at Gravity Haus (Mountainside)
Keep the fun going mountainside at the White Rabbit Tavern. We’ll have food provided, plus your first drink is on us! Kick back with your favorite beverage, soak up the mountain views, and connect with the community in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: On snow. Demos available

  • Summit elevation: 10,568 feet
  • Vertical drop: 3,668 feet
  • Skiable terrain: 2,965 acres
  • Steamboat Nordic & Snowshoe Center offers classic and skate skiing on groomed trails, plus snowshoeing adventures.
  • Steamboat is about 180 miles from Denver International Airport (roughly a 3.5-hour drive) and has the Yampa Valley Regional Airport just 22 miles away for easier access. The Bustang bus service offers rides from Downtown Denver to Craig with a stop in Steamboat Springs.
  • Steamboat Resort is part of the Ikon Pass

PSIA-AASI Women’s Council for Equity and Inclusion

The mission of the Women’s Council for Equity and Inclusion is to invest in women through educational programming, women’s events, financial support and mentoring at the local, regional and national levels. It also acts as the visionary steering group for creating opportunities for women in leadership in PSIA-AASI and the greater snowsports industry. This group helped revive the women’s summit as a national event, and is actively working with schools and instructors to collect data, develop resources and programs, and guide and inform PSIA-AASI efforts.

Group of women skiers and snowboarders.