Women of Winter, PSIA-AASI and Rossignol have all teamed up to encourage greater diversity and representation in snow sports. With the scholarship deadline around the corner, find out here how to apply!
Women of Winter (WoW) and Rossignol have joined forces once again to proudly kick of the 2021/22 winter season. Following last years partnership, WoW has partnered with PSIA-AASI for the 2021/22 season to expand its instructor program, which encourages participation amongst Black and Indigenous Women of Color (BIWOC). This winter season, WoW and PSIA-AASI are offering 30 scholarships to receive PSIA-AASI Level 1 certifications with continued support from Rossignol and other industry leaders.
“Rossignol is incredibly proud to stand alongside Women of Winter and PSIA-AASI to help foster greater diversity and representation in snow sports,” says Nick Castagnoli, Brand Marketing Director, Rossignol Group North America. “As we all work to create a sustainable future for our industry, one of the most crucial things we can do is to work to create an environment where all feel welcome. Supporting and uplifting underrepresented voices is a critical cause that our Group is committed to addressing through meaningful and sustainable actions.”
Women of Winter is dedicating to building the community, providing education, eliminating barriers and creating role models. Its mission is to inspire and empower women to get outside, find their strength and pursue their dreams—on and off the mountain. The deadline to submit application for this season’s scholarships is this Sunday, Oct. 31 and scholarship recipients will be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 23. For more information on applying, visit the website HERE.
Photography by: Courtesy of Women of Winter; Thumbnail Image By Nicolai Berntsen/Unsplash
