International Women’s Day takes place every year on March 8th. It is the celebration of working women and equality. Here in Aspen we give thanks to these very special women in our lives and at our resort by offering a day of fun and celebration. Find out what you can expect this weekend on March 8th!
Parade
There will be an International Women’s Day parade taking place at the top of Aspen Mountain at 1:15pm. As a woman, you can join this festive parade down the mountain following the Silver Bell trail to Spar Gulch, and down Little Nell to the base. Supportive men and family members can watch from the base or town to cheer on our most cherished women.
Panel Discussion
Following the parade, head over to Chair 9 to listen in on a panel discussion of gender in the ski industry. Leading the talk will be four inspiring women of the Aspen Skiing Company and Ski industry (below).
Melanie Mills- President and CEO of Colorado Ski Country USA
Kelly Pawlak- CEO of the National Ski Area Association
Meegan Moszynski- Executive Director of National Ski Patrol
Katie Ertl-Senior Vice President of Mountain Operations for Aspen Skiing Company
Party and Gallery
Stay at Chair 9 for a photo gallery showing and Apres Party! Find inspiration by successful female photographers of Aspen and their eye capturing photos. Photographers include Ann Driggers, Anna Stonehouse, Tamara Susa, and Jordan Curet. A silent auction benefiting the Caring For Community fund, will follow.