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