Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today’s guest is Angela Hawse. Angela is an award-winning guide, an alpinist, a sponsored athlete, a motivational speaker, and a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Mountain Guide Association. Angela is the second woman in history to achieve that award.

She has taken a stand for women in skiing and when speaking about climate change. Angela brings her unique experience as a skier and a climber when she shares her stories about women on the mountains.

Topics:

[02:39 ] Angela’s introduction to skiing and her journey to being a guide

[12:00 ] The evolution of women in skiing 

[13:00 ] Challenges for women in skiing

[20:20 ] Making adjustments so we can better enjoy ourselves in the snow

[27:00 ] The advantage of having a coach

[30:15 ] Tools for safety and fitness   

[36:30 ] On what it is like receiving a lifetime achievement award  

[39:19 ] Giving back with “Protect Our Winters”

[44:45 ] The future in the climbing and skiing industries

[46:05 ] Conclusion

Resources:

Angela Hawse

Protect Our Winters

Wagner Custom Skis