What You Wear Can Influence How You Ski

What You Wear Can Influence How You Ski

Posted by WinterWomen on Friday, September 19, 2014

“When you look good, you feel good. Confidence with what you're wearing is very important. If you feel good, you will always perform your best without worrying about anything.”Professional tennis player Maria Sharapova couldn’t have said it better. You should dress in what makes you feel your absolute best and not worry about how others look or feel. There have even been studies done that ...

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Categories: Fashion

Tagged: outerwear for curvy women


Mediterranean Adventures: Tips for Traveling Abroad

Mediterranean Adventures: Tips for Traveling Abroad

Posted by WinterWomen on Wednesday, September 10, 2014

The ability to travel is a precious gift.Growing up with my stepdad in the Air Force, I moved around--a lot. From Massachusetts to Hawaii to Colorado, I have lived in various regions in the U.S. In college, I was fortunate enough to study abroad for a semester in Italy, where every weekend was spent with short 24-48 hour visits in a new city or country.So, I couldn't believe my luck this past ...

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Categories: Life & Style

Tagged: Travel, europe, women traveling


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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Categories: Health & Fitness

Tagged: fitness, health


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: skiing


5 Core-Sculpting Moves for Ski Season

5 Core-Sculpting Moves for Ski Season

Posted by WinterWomen on Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Ladies (and gentlemen)...It's time to get in shape for winter.That's right--it may still technically be summer, but we're already prepping for ski and snowboard season. With most resorts opening up in a few short months, it's time to focus on building all-over strength and stamina, so that the first run down the mountain doesn't feel like it's just had an eight-month break.In the next few months ...

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Categories: Health & Fitness

Tagged: fitness, health


Adventures of a Fearless Fourteener: My Journey to the Top of Grays Peak

Adventures of a Fearless Fourteener: My Journey to the Top of Grays Peak

Posted by WinterWomen on Thursday, August 14, 2014

Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of summiting my first fourteener with a couple other adventurous ladies from WinterWomen. After living in Colorado since the year 2000 and leading an active lifestyle, it was about time! For many of the years I’ve lived in this state, I resided in the athletic city of Boulder and did plenty of hiking while there, but for some reason, the opportunity to climb a ...

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Categories: Things We Love

Tagged: Colorado, hiking


How To Successfully Workout at Home

How To Successfully Workout at Home

Posted by WinterWomen on Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Is the gym in your area too pricey? Do you barely have time to think, let alone go to a fitness center? Are you looking to get more into fitness but are unsure of where to begin? Whatever the reason you don’t have a gym membership, you do not have to limit yourself from getting a good workout. With just minimal pieces of equipment and some help from the internet, you can get in just as great of a ...

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Tagged: fitness, health


New Arrivals for Fall!

New Arrivals for Fall!

Posted by WinterWomen on Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Although there's still plenty of summer left to soak up the sun’s rays, take fun impromptu weekend trips, and go for long bike rides, here at WinterWomen, we are already thinking about fall fashion.Are you in need of some new outfits to compliment those cute boots and skinny jeans you bought on sale this summer? It’s not too soon to buy a new vest or fleece zip-up that you can bring along as an ...

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Categories: Fashion

Tagged: fall fashion, fashion


The Power of Female Companionship

The Power of Female Companionship

Posted by WinterWomen on Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Last Friday, I watched from our carefully positioned half-circle sideline amongst the rest of the wedding party as my best friend got married. It was a quick, beautiful ceremony that brought about many mixed emotions from within me. I was one of two maids of honor and that was alright with me, especially since neither one of us live in the same state as the bride. My own husband was there to ...

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Categories: Life & Style


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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Categories: Fashion

Tagged: Summer, camping, Patagonia