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There’s nothing worse than heading out on a ski trip and realizing you didn’t bring the right layers. Being cold, wet, overdressed or not having the appropriate accessories can ruin an otherwise great day on the mountain. At outdoor DIVAS, one of the most common questions we hear is wha…

The outdoor DIVAS Beginner’s Guide to What You Need for Backcountry Skiing Backcountry skiing is magical. Quiet mornings. Fresh tracks. Big views. You earn every turn. But it is also real terrain with real consequences, and the gear matters. This guide breaks down the essential backcountry ski…

What Size Skis Do I Need? What Length Skis Do I Need? How Long Should My Skis Be? If you have ever wondered “what size skis do I need,” or “how long should my skis be,” you are not alone. Ski length is one of the most common questions we answer at outdoor DIVAS. The right ski…

Learning how to ski is one of the most rewarding outdoor experiences you can have. It challenges your body and mind, connects you to nature, and gets you moving with purpose. But if you are new to skiing, getting started can feel intimidating. This guide breaks down the essentials for beginners &md…

When outdoor DIVAS first opened its doors in Boulder, the mission was simple — and quietly radical: Make the ski and outdoor world better for women. At the time, much of the industry still operated under the “shrink it and pink it” mindset: take men’s gear, make it smaller,…