ski equipment, fun instructors, daycare, hot lunch, a fun relay -- then
make it for Women Only and you have New England's Ski for Women Day.
Sunday's first annual event held at the Holderness School in Plymouth,
NH, saw over 260 women join in this day that proved that women of all
ages want to get outside and have fun skiing together. Women young and
never-old took part in clinics for Never-ever skiers, beginners and
intermediates, taught be female instructors who were moms and Olympians.
The only thing brighter than the sun, snow and blue sky were their
smiles, as everyone had a chance to learn to ski better in a supportive
environment
. Industry representatives from every aspect of the sport- Fischer,
Rossignol, Madshus, Alpina, Atomic, Swix, Yoko/Toko, Patagonia, Ibex,
Issis, MSOSport - were on hand provide skis, boots, wax and clothing
for demo use and to buy. Kids were entertained inside with certified
daycare providers and ski games outside.
It was a day of 'men at work' and 'women at play', as dads stood
aside with kids and cameras to take pictures, and industry reps waxed
skis and provided suggestions on ski flex and length. Lunchtime
entertainment was a drawing for prizes ranging from chocolate truffles,
ski ties, exercise tops, and knapsacks. When the clinics were done in
the afternoon, everyone had a chance test their new skills in a fun,
2-woman relay event. Mother-daughter, oldest-youngest, were just some of
the categories that won prizes donated by Pottery.
This year's event was the inspiration of Trina Hosmer and Anne
Donaghy, who had seen the success of similar events in Anchorage, Alaska
and Lillehammer, Norway. The amazing success of New England's Ski
forWomen day, however, was due to the women who put aside a day for
themselves to enjoy and improve their cross-country skiing, and to spend
a day with friends who shared their love of winter, sport, and the
out-of-doors.
