Blizzard Announces Recipients of $60k in Grants from the Hilaree Nelson Fund Blizzard is thrilled to announce the recipients of grants from the Hilaree Nelson fund, developed through sales of the special release Hilaree Nelson limited edition ski and children’s book, “Leader of the Pack.” The limited release raised $60,000 to be donated to causes important to Nelson: empowering women in the outdoor space and addressing climate change. “It is such […] Industry News Press Release | October 28, 2024 0 Comments
Blizzard Accepting Grant Applications For up to $60,000 Raised From Hilaree Nelson Ski and Book Blizzard is thrilled to announce the raising of $60,000 from the sales of the special release Hilaree Nelson Limited Edition ski and children’s book, “Leader of the Pack.” This remarkable achievement reflects the community’s strong support and enthusiasm for honoring Hilaree’s legacy of inspiration, empowerment, and advocacy. With this achievement comes an initiative to distribute these funds to non-profits or […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 11, 2024 0 Comments
Blizzard Tecnica Awards 2023 Hilaree Nelson Women2Women Education Scholarships, Empowering Women in Skiing Blizzard Tecnica is proud to announce the awards granted for the 2023 Hilaree Nelson Women2Women (W2W) Education Scholarship – their fourth annual scholarship for women looking to advance their education in snowsports. Over 550 women globally submitted applications, of which the brands selected 17 recipients, awarding over $20,000 in scholarships and Blizzard Tecnica equipment. Related: Hilaree Nelson Confirmed Dead as […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 10, 2024 0 Comments
Blizzard Tecnica Opens Applications for Hilaree Nelson Scholarship for Women in Snowsports Blizzard Tecnica is proud to announce the fourth annual scholarship for women looking to advance their education in snowsports – the W2W Hilaree Nelson Education Scholarship. Whether applicants are interested in avalanche safety, ski instruction, guiding, or other related coursework, the program welcomes applications from introductory courses up to top-level certifications, as to encourage all women skiers to pursue their […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 14, 2023 0 Comments
Blizzard Unveils a Heartfelt Tribute to Hilaree Nelson With Limited-Edition Ski and Children’s Book The project’s artwork and book were created by women from Blizzard’s Women2Women Group Yesterday, Blizzard announced the special release of a limited-edition Sheeva 10 and a children’s book, Leader of the Pack, in honor of fallen ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson. A Blizzard athlete and icon that inspired a generation, this release is an homage to her legacy, created by the very […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 19, 2023 0 Comments
Blizzard Tecnica Announces 2023 Women2Women Hilaree Nelson Education Scholarship The program aims to empower women through their passion for mountain sports Blizzard Tecnica is proud to announce the third annual scholarship for women looking to advance their education in snowsports, updated with a new name – the W2W Hilaree Nelson Education Scholarship – in honor of the fallen mountaineer, friend, and mentor. Whether applicants are interested in avalanche safety, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 29, 2022 0 Comments
Ski Mountaineer Hilaree Nelson Laid to Rest in Traditional Himalayan Funeral in Kathmandu, Nepal After succumbing to her injuries from a 5,000-foot fall on Nepal’s 8,000-meter Manaslu, ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson’s body was laid to rest in a traditional Himalayan funeral in Kathmandu on Sunday. Her life and ski partner Jim Morrison, along with friends, Sherpas, and Buddhist monks were in attendance at the ceremony. Prior to the ceremony, Morrison described how it would […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | October 3, 2022 1 Comment
Outpouring of Shock and Grief in the Mountaineering and Skiing Community at Hilaree Nelson’s Death The internet has been flooded with heartfelt and shocked messages at the news of Hilaree Nelson’s death. Hilaree Nelson died while skiing down Manaslu Mountain in Nepal on Monday, September 26, 2022. Hilaree and her climbing and life partner Jim Morrison had reached the summit at 26,781 feet earlier that day after a failed attempt a few days earlier. Related: […] Julia Schneemann | September 30, 2022 4 Comments
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