MArch 21st
March 21st
Her Turn is a brand‑new women’s ski and ride event at Mt. Rose, created to build community, boost confidence, and celebrate women in Snowsports. Whether you’re stepping into skis or a snowboard for the first time or pushing your skills into new terrain, this day is designed for you.
Join us for a full day of women‑led on‑snow clinics, indoor workshops, giveaways, a group lap, a cocktail hour, and an incredible lineup of local women‑focused organizations. From gear education to terrain park foundations to off‑piste exploration, each clinic is taught by experienced female instructors and industry professionals.
All ages, abilities, and backgrounds are welcome. Come ski, ride, learn, connect, and make turns with an inspiring community of women at Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe!
Partners: Alpinistas | WISE | Altitude Attitude | Women of Patrol
Mothership Collective | Alzheimer’s Association, Northern Nevada
EVENT RegistATION
Registration includes access to the full day of programming from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, featuring:
- Women‑led ski and snowboard clinics for all levels
- Indoor workshops on gear, mindset, fitness, and more
- A group lap and photo
- Vendor village with local women‑owned and women‑focused organizations
- Afternoon cocktail hour and swag giveaway
- Ability to attend as many clinics as you choose (space permitting)
This registration does not include lift access or equipment, but discounted add‑on options are available during checkout. Open to all women and female‑identifying participants.
Event Only $49
ADD-ONS
Enhance your experience with a special Event‑Only Lift Ticket & Rental Add‑On.
Package includes:
- Full‑day lift ticket (valid until 6:00 PM)
- Ski or snowboard rental package (boots, skis/board, poles if applicable)
Perfect for new participants, returning riders, or anyone looking to simplify their day. Simply pick up your gear on arrival and head straight to your clinic.
Available exclusively to registered Her Turn participants.
Add Rentals Package: $49
Add Day Ticket: $119
– Event –
Session 1
9:00 – 9:50 am
Beginner Ski (Beginner) — Tamara Broadway
Beginner Snowboard (Beginner) — Christine & Sherrie
Ski Intro to Gates (Intermediate)— Tara Moore & Chuck
Ski Bumps (Advanced) — Darcy Anderson
Ski Gates (Intermediate/Advanced) — Tara Moore & Chuck
Gear (boots) — Jackson Hogen (Indoors/Hela’s Cantina)
Fear in Snow Sports: Mindset and Techniques (All Levels)— Lisa Maehler (Indoors/Summit Room)
Session 2
10:00–10:50 am
Skiing with Kids (Beginner) — Darla Smyth (family-focused)
Snowboard Edge Control (Beginner/Intermediate) — April Rivera
Terrain Parks (Fundamentals) (Beginner/Intermediate) — Altitude Attitude
Snowboard Navigating Steep Terrain (Advanced) — Elizabeth Jones
Clothing Systems (layering, wind, wet) (All Levels)— Christine & Sherrie (Indoor)
Gear (skis/boards) (All Levels) —Jackson Hogen (Indoor)
Group Lap
11:00 – 11:30 am
Group Lap (All participants, no clinics)
Session 3
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Silvers Ladies Social Laps (Women 50+): — Patti Walsh, Darla Smyth, Lynne Prastka
Beginner Ski (Beginnner) — Diane Bartholomew
Snowboard Carving (Intermediate/Advanced)— Elizabeth Jones
Ski Intro to Off-Piste (Intermediate – terrain/line choice, safety) — Tamara Broadway
Technical Terms Demystified (All Levels) — Lisa Maehler & Lynne Prastka (Indoor)
Session 4
12:30 – 1:20 pm
Family Laps Ski & Snowboard (Beginner)— Darla Smyth
Terrain Parks (Fundamentals) (Intermediate) — Altitude Attitude
Ski Intro to Gates (Intermediate – rolling until 3:00pm) — Tara Moore & Chuck
Ski Bumps (Advanced lines & absorption) — Darcy Anderson
Bumps (Advanced Snowboard lines & absorption) — April Rivera
Strengthening & Conditioning (All Levels – dryland routines) — Christine & Sherrie (Indoor)
Session 5
1:30 – 3:00 pm
90-Min Capstone Session
Ski/Snowboard Open Lab (Beginner) — Diane Bartholomew & Christine & Sherrie (General instruction & personalized help)
Ski Intro to Gates (until 3:00pm) (Intermediate) — Tara Moore & Chuck
Terrain Parks Progression (Intermediate) — Altitude Attitude (I/A; smart line selection, features progression)
Ski Intro to Off-Piste (Beginner/Intermediate – terrain/line choice, safety)— Tamara Broadway
Snowboard Intro to Off-Piste (Intermediate) — April Rivera
Waxing and Tuning (hands-on) (All Levels) — Jackson Hogen (Indoor)
Wrap Up
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Cocktail Hour & Giveaway
Instructors
April Rivera
Hiiiiii, April here! I’m 25 years old and I’ve been snowboarding since I was 5!! Grew up doing it all in Sugarbush, Vermont. Happy to be a part of a women’s focused event, we need more girls in the industry!
Christine LeDuc
Hi, my name is Christine. I started snowboarding in my late 40’s thanks to my son. I’m passionate about women learning to snowboard because I want them to realize that you can learn anything you put your mind to at any age.
Darcy Anderson
Darcy Anderson started teaching skiing at 15 years old at Okemo mountain in Vermont. I moved to Tahoe after college and taught 8 years at alpine meadows. Now I have taught for 10 years at mt Rose. I love teaching women because we ski differently from men. Our bodies are different. I love giving women the encouragement they need to believe in themselves and recognize their successes.
Darla Smyth
For 18 years Mt Rose has been my playground bringing families together playing “follow the leader” and “tag”. Using the slopes we learn to ski, make plans and become responsible peers thru play. When not skiing I can be found on a local golf course or flyfishing.
Elizabeth Jones
One of my favorite things to do as a snowboard instructor is to empower women to try things they didn’t know they were capable of doing.
Kendall
(with Altitude Attitude)
This is Kendall’s fifth season teaching snowsports. They split their time instructing adult snowboarding and adaptive skiing and riding. Some of Kendall’s favorite things to do on a board are riding switch and carving. Beyond the snow they are a whitewater raft guide, outdoor educator, and food lover.
Lisa Maehler
Lisa Maehler returned to skiing in 2010 after a 13-year hiatus. She was a volunteer ski patroller at Snow Summit in Big Bear, CA prior to moving to Reno in 2015. She has instructed at Mt Rose Ski Tahoe for 10 seasons, and is a regular clinician for the Silver Ski and Ladies’ Day programs. During the off season, she enjoys traveling, RVing, hiking, backpacking, and supporting Reno and Tahoe’s fantastic local theatre.
Sasha Karapetrova
(with Altitude Attitude)
Sasha Karapetrova (she/they) began skiing park back in highschool on the icy tow rope hills of the midwest. Sasha has also spent countless summers at Mt. Hood skiing the volcano and coaching freestyle skiing from time to time. Now Sasha lives in the Eastern Sierra and has expanded to skiing big mountains and still loves a slushy soft park day. Outside of skiing Sasha studies environmental toxicology.
Sherrie Clay
Hi, my name is Sherrie, I am passionate about teaching beginners, particularly women. I want to give them a good foundation of skills in the wonderful snow sport of snowboarding. I started snowboarding at the tender age of 52 and I have not looked back. I hope you’ll join me.
Stacey Fite
Stacey is a North Tahoe based snow sports veteran with a 30 year legacy in competition, coaching and mountain operations. As a USASA National Halfpipe champion and snowcat operator, she brings a rare “360” degree perspective to the mountain understanding both the science of snow surfaces and the mechanics of the athlete. Having trained along side legendary figures in the industry, Stacey has developed a unique coaching philosophy that blends deep body mechanics with the psychology of an athletic mindset.
Stacey’s current passion is building a tighter-knit snow community through women-led initiatives and unique learning clinics. She’s a firm believer in the power of “snow unicorns uniting” to lift one another up and break down barriers. For Stacey, its about more than just technique — its about fostering a fun, fierce, and supportive environment where every rider feels the next level of flow state on the mountain.
Stephanie Wilkerson
(with Altitude Attitude)
Stephanie Wilkerson (she/her) has been teaching and coaching snowboarding since 2010. After 11 years as an instructor and coach at Mammoth Mountain, she founded her own company, Altitude, in 2021.
Driven by a passion for getting more women on snow and making snowboarding more welcoming for everyone, she launched Altitude Attitude in 2021—creating women’s events and progression programs around the world.
She currently splits her time between Niseko Japan, the US and the Southern Hemisphere, chasing winter and running snowboard tours and camps year round
Tara Moore
Tara is a Level 3 PSIA Instructor, Level 200 USSS Coach, and Skills Quest Evaluator.
She has been teaching and coaching at Mt. Rose since 1991.
Tara’s favorite part of teaching women’s clinics is witnessing the hard work the women put into their own improvement. “I love helping women find a sense of agency through sport and in the mountain environment—especially within this dedicated women’s community!”
Charles “Chuck” Harris
I’m passionate about teaching women to ski because, as an adult learner myself, I understand the power of building confidence on the mountain. I believe every slope belongs to women who choose to explore it, and I love helping them discover their strength and freedom through skiing.
Jackson Hogen
I’ve championed the cause of women-specific gear since I was a product manager at Salomon in the 1980’s. When I ran all equipment testing for Snow Country Magazine in the 1990’s, I always had an equal number of male and female testers in each category, which no other publication has done before or since. I’ve been a marketing/product manager at Head and designed Scott’s first line of skis. I’ve tested and reviewed thousands of skis. Since 2013 I’ve been analyzing the U.S. market and reporting on hundreds of skis for Realskiers.com.