Online & On Snow
Event: Women’s Summit 2024: In•spire (ON SNOW)
Dates: Sunday, February 25 through Wednesday, February 28
Location: Solitude, UT (discounted lodging will be available)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 20
Cost: $540 members / $540 + $35 for non-members (either Ski Patrol or USSA)
Cost Includes: Lift tickets, keynote speaker, all sessions, and après ski events
Registration deadline: Sunday, February 18
Event: Women’s Virtual Summit (ONLINE)
More information on the Women’s Virtual Summit will be released in the coming weeks.
Dates: TBD
Times: TBD
Location: Online
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): TBD
Cost: TBD
Registration closes: TBD


Women’s Virtual Summit
Make plans now to attend the Women’s Virtual Summit 2023.
Language is one of the most powerful tools instructors and coaches possess, and we carefully consider how to communicate through words to help each guest or athlete move their body for optimal on-snow performance. But another form of communication gets less attention; how the body speaks through sensations that inform the mind. Our job is to eloquently speak the languages of the mind-body and body-mind. This keynote will weave personal storytelling, applied communication strategies, and tactics for engaging body-mind practices to capture the essence of language: connection.
Because this event brings together so many amazing people, it’s essential to set aside time to connect, network, and discuss specific topics such as mentorship, training, community, and snowsports disciplines. Select whatever networking breakout room appeals to you, based on the subject. You can enter and exit rooms at any time. Please note that you don’t need to attend this networking session to earn CEUs.
This session will dive into the juggling act of being a mother while working in the snowsports industry. A panel of moms — both new and “kid-tested” — will shed light on their experiences with starting a family and discuss ways they’ve found success, where there’s room for growth within the industry, and how we can promote change. Panelists will provide positive feeback and practical advice for navigating motherhood within the snowsports industry.
Join Mercedes Ortega and Hailey Ronconi — the founders of Park Affair — as they shed light on building and fostering a community of women in snowsports. In this session, you’ll learn how two women created a prominent women’s community known for being inclusive, promoted a positive learning environment, and built a brand that continues to bring women into the snowsports environment. Park Affair is a women’s organization rooted in snowboarding, designed to inspire and encourage women to push their limits on and off snow.
In this interactive and collaborative session, you can contribute to the bag of tricks for finding meaningful mentorship and training. You’ll learn valuable ways to seek out mentorship, get practical training on best practices, and share ideas innovative ideas.
In this equipment-education sesson, our experts will discuss women-specific gear set-ups for alpine skiing. Learn about the technology influencing the industry and industry trends, and ask questions about alpine gear.
In this equipment-education sesson, our experts will discuss women-specific gear set-ups for snowboarding. Learn about the technology influencing the industry and industry trends, and ask questions about snowboard gear.
In this equipment-education sesson, our experts will discuss women-specific gear set-ups for cross country skiing.Learn about the technology influencing the industry and industry trends, and ask questions about cross country gear.
Please Note: All sessions will be recorded. After the event, select sessions will be available to Women’s Virtual Summit attendees. We encourage you to attend the live event for an engaging educational experience and to ensure you can participate in the sessions that interest you.
Women’s Summit 2024
Come to the Women’s Summit to In•spire — breathe in the encouragement of an aspirational group of women; learn from the best of our educators and team members from around the country; and In•spire — motivate each other to find the confidence you need to advance your snowsports career as an instructor, patroller, or industry leader. Cross Country and Telemark disciplines are all welcome!
Ski or ride with PSIA-AASI National Team members and Alumni Team members including Brenna Kelleher, Zoe Mavis, Ann Schorling, Stephanie Wilkerson, Emily Lovett, Heidi Ettlinger, Mermer Blakeslee, and Carol Levine; and top female educators from across the country.
Speakers include:
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- Keynote: TBD (Information coming soon!)
- Amber Broadaway, Solitude COO
- Peggy Hiller, PSIA-AASI CEO
- Kelly Pawlak, NSAA CEO
- Deirdra Walsh, Park City Resort COO
- Mermer Blakeslee, author and former Team Member
- Ann Schorling, PSIA-AASI National Team member, Interski Keynote
- Christine Baker, Big Sky VP of Mountain Sports
- Heidi Ettlinger, former PSIA-AASI Team member

Connect with other awesome women on social media:
@thesnowpros
#snowpros
#womencrushwinter
#slidewithnancy
Questions?
Contact PSIA-AASI Member Services
Listen to Coverage from Previous Women’s Summit Events
Dana Forbes Reports on the Women’s Summit 2019
Day 1 Report from the Women’s Summit at Squaw
Day 2 Report from the Women’s Summit at Squaw
Fran Tone & Julie Matises Chat Women’s Summit
A Look at Clinics Offered During the Women’s Summit