What To Do When You Encounter Wildlife

What To Do When You Encounter Wildlife

Posted by WinterWomen on Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Recently, a video of a moose chasing skiers at Breckenridge Resort went viral. While the video itself was pretty entertaining to watch, I was very thankful to see the original post had a warning about how dangerous and moody moose can be. Having had a close encounter with a moose during a backcountry backpacking trip near Eldora, CO I know how big and how scary they can be. I was so prepared for ...

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Categories: Ski & Ride  |  Life & Style  |  Health & Fitness  |  Travel  |  Women's Health

Tagged: outdoors, nature, safety, wildlife, elk, encounters with wildlife, goats, moose


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


What Skiers and Riders do in the Summer

What Skiers and Riders do in the Summer

Posted by WinterWomen on Friday, July 24, 2015

Summer is a time for shorts and tank tops, as well as picnics, relaxing at the beach, barbecues, jumping in a pool, playing lawn games, cold beverages, cute sandals, bike rides, succulent fruits and so much more. Other than the occasional day when it is too hot, where sweat drips off your face and you literally feel as though you are melting, what is there not to like about summer?What’s that you ...

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Tagged: Summer, staying active, health, outdoors, outdoor activities, hiking, fitness, summer activities


Finding Zen Through Outdoor Yoga

Finding Zen Through Outdoor Yoga

Posted by WinterWomen on Wednesday, September 3, 2014

"Go outside, it’s good for you," your mother always told you. It’s probably something you now tell your own children. Take your own advice! Being outside is beneficial to your health in more ways than one.Vitamin D comes from the sun. It is something that our bodies need but do not produce on its own. A deficiency in Vitamin D leads to depression. Studies have shown that participants who exercise ...

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Tagged: health, outdoors, fitness, yoga


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


What to Pack for a Camping Trip in the Mountains

What to Pack for a Camping Trip in the Mountains

Posted by WinterWomen on Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Are you getting tired of 90º heat and the constant hum of the AC? We are, too! That's why we're planning our next getaway—and there's no better way to escape the summer heat in the city than an escape to the mountains. Camping is a fun and inexpensive way to take a mini-vacation and get outdoors for a few days. Camping is easy to plan, too, so as long as you have your gear ready to go (tent, ...

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Tagged: Summer, camping, outdoors, Patagonia


Get Outdoors With These Must-Try Spring Activities!

Get Outdoors With These Must-Try Spring Activities!

Posted by WinterWomen on Friday, March 28, 2014

Spring, the season of new beginnings, is among us once again. We hope you had an amazing winter and were able to get out there and enjoy a lot of fun winter activities while you had the chance! While the snow may still be present in some areas and the ski resorts have yet to close, there are still many outside activities for you take pleasure in this spring season. Hike - Go take a hike! No, ...

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Categories: Health & Fitness

Tagged: health, outdoors, spring


A Summer Challenge

Posted by WinterWomen on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Staying active in the summer. Seams like it would be pretty easy doesn't it? Normally we're posting about staying active during the winter months, when freezing temps and treacherous road conditions give us all the excuse we need for a day on the couch. Summer can be tricky though. Movie releases and mid-day cat naps are just waiting to pounce on anyone bored enough to give them a second ...

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Categories: Health & Fitness

Tagged: outdoors, summer activities, active, healthy routines