What started as a “why not?!” idea to host a few ski-season kickoff parties turned into a five-city winter tour connecting hundreds of women across mountain towns. 50+ women-owned businesses as partners, community raffles, and incredible energy at every stop made the first-ever Snowdown Tour a powerful women’s ski community event! Here’s how a simple idea snowballed into a major ski season kickoff movement.

Meet Elaine — the 22-year-old East Coaster who full sent it west for her first Ski Retreat. In this candid Q&A from our Women Who Can’t Not series, she shares what it was like to fly solo across the country, ski bowls for the first time, and rediscover joy after a tough season. A reminder that sometimes, the best thing you can do for yourself is book the trip and go.

At The Retreat Co, we believe the more you fall, the more you learn. Our fireside chats with local female founders spark honest conversations about risk, resilience, and growth—on and off the mountain.

In this Q&A, Kasia shares what it’s like to attend The Ski Retreat not once, but three times—spilling on what drew her in, what keeps her coming back, and how each experience has helped her grow both on and off the slopes. From conquering blue runs to upgrading her salad dressings, her story is equal parts fun, inspiring, and real.

Meet Theodora —aka Tenacious T—in this inspiring Q&A from our Women Who Can’t Not series. A therapist, writer, and fast grandma on skis, Theodora shares what it’s like to return to skiing as an adult after years away from the slopes.