I had the education (AST 1) and gear but I was having trouble getting the hands-on experience.
But venture to the park or out beyond the resort boundaries and that ratio quickly changes.
Supporting programs like Mountain Mentors, Ascent Mentorships,Girls Do Ski,She Jumpsetc.
In addition, Ascent Mentors are looking for brand partners and donations.
Emily hopes to eventually expand the program to other resorts if they can gather enough support.
We’re stoked to see programs like these gaining momentum in the ski industry in general.