How ‘She Jumps’ is assisting in encouraging more women to climb mountains

Salt Lake City, Utah – ”The idea for this is to encourage women in snow sports to get them onto the hill and the first barrier is to be able to actually like go skiing or snowboarding.”

That’s how Krystin Norman describes her group, “She Jumps,” and their attempt to encourage more women to climb mountains during the winter. They are concentrating especially on women of color and female identity holders. The goal is to increase inclusivity in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.

“She Jumps” is a non-profit founded in 2007, they offer what they call Ikon Pass Scholarships. Women 18 years old and older can apply and preference will be given to minorities and those in need of financial assistance.

Krystin Norman is a Snowpack Scholarship co-founder. “… we will select 30 women of color to receive Ikon passes. Along with their Ikon passes they’re also going to get ski rentals through Christy Sports, which is super special, ski or snowboard rentals. And then also, a half-day ski or snowboard lesson at certain, participating icon locations.”

For the fifth year, “She Jumps” and Ikon have collaborated on these scholarships. Ikon has partnerships with Deer Valley and Solitude, two resorts in Utah.