Cranmore to host inaugural Women’s Week March 10-15

Cranmore will host its first Women's Week on March 10-15. (Cranmore Mountain Resort)

Cranmore Mountain Resort is recognizing and fostering a community for women in snowsports with its first Women’s Week from March 10-15. The festivities will include a wide range of activities.

“We have designed the week to celebrate skiing at all levels,” said Cranmore director of sales and events Kelly Hunt. “Whether someone is getting on skis for the first time, interested in hearing about the experiences of a local Olympian or learning how to care for their gear … there is something for everyone.”

It begins Monday with “Women’s Ski Lessons,” which offers a supportive and empowering environment for women to improve their skills. Skiers of all levels are invited to learn from three of Cranmore’s experienced instructors from 10:30 a.m. to noon for $159 per person.

“Cranmore has a long history of teaching people how to ski,” Hunt said. “Monday’s Learn-to-Ski event celebrates the incredible women who are involved in this decades-long tradition.”

On Wednesday, the resort will host a “Luncheon with Olympian Leanne Smith,” with tickets $30. Smith grew up skiing with the Cranmore Race Team before advancing to the MWV Ski Team and U.S. Ski Team, spending seven seasons on the World Cup as a downhiller and competing in the Vancouver and Sochi Olympic Winter Games. She is now a U-16 and U-18 assistant coach, dedicating her time to mentoring and sharing her expertise with up-and-coming racers.

“We are excited to inspire women through women who have skied at the highest level,” Hunt said.

Cranmore is partnering with Mountain Sports Lab (formerly Stan & Dan’s) to host a “Wine and Wax Workshop” on Friday. This interactive session will showcase all the essentials of ski and snowboard waxing, accompanied by small bites and wine tasting. Registration is $25 per person.

Cranmore will partner with Inclusive Ski Touring for the Women’s Uphill Ski Bash on Saturday. This will include several uphill ski sessions throughout the day, interspersed with vendor showcases and educational seminars. Participating vendors include Blizzard Tecnica, Fisher, Hyperlite, Jones/Mammut and Trew. The event will conclude with a raffle and après-ski party from 4:30–5:30 p.m. This event is $40; registration and discount pricing can be purchased online. Uphill Day Tickets are $19 and can be purchased at the Cranmore ticket office.