We're Sweet Sixteen!

[ski diva]

Well, just about, anyway. We launched on September 6, 2006, so that's sixteen amazing years. And though tradition calls that Sweet Sixteen, "Sweet" doesn't begin to describe it. We're a fierce bunch of women who get our kicks from being out in the cold, sliding down mountains, and spending our hard-earned cash not on frills and perfume. but on gear that facilitates an outdoor, hard charging lifestyle.

I love the women on this forum. Correction: I should say I love the women in this community. Because that's what we are. Over the years, many of us have become so much more than just anonymous people conversing on the internet. We've become friends who support each other not just in skiing, but in all sorts of life experiences. I've met a bunch of you, and a finer group of women you won't find anywhere else..

So let's take a stroll down Memory Lane. When did you join TheSkiDiva? Why? Any memories you'd like to share?

 

[RachelV]

Here's the first Ski Diva-related pic I have. If you believe the timestamps it's from Feb 29, 2008, at the first (?) Diva West at Solitude in Utah. Left to right, DeAnn (?), @Marigee, me, and @Pequenita. Sadly I didn't take any other pics!

 

[Pequenita]

I still use those poles!! The date checks out.

 

[liquidfeet]

....We launched on September 6, 2006, so that's sixteen amazing years.....So let's take a stroll down Memory Lane. When did you join TheSkiDiva? Why? Any memories you'd like to share?

I joined Sept 8, 2006. I don't remember how I found out about its launch, but I jumped at the opportunity to join a women's forum as soon as it showed up online. It was very exciting to watch the forum grow.

 

[mustski]

I joined in 2011. I found the forum when I was searching for info on the Volkl Auras. Surprise, surprise ... I ended up joining both the forum and the Aura love club! I met @contesstant and @gardenmary wishing a few weeks of joining. It took longer to connect with @skibum4ever and @VickiK but they are two of my closest friends to this day.

 

[ski diva]

I joined in 2011. I found the forum when I was searching for info on the Volkl Auras. Surprise, surprise ... I ended up joining both the forum and the Aura love club! I met @contesstant and @gardenmary wishing a few weeks of joining. It took longer to connect with @skibum4ever and @VickiK but they are two of my closest friends to this day.

I love this.

 

[Latetotheparty]

Congratulations on “Sweet 16”! I have only been here 2 or 3 seasons- but I am so grateful to have found you. This is an astonishingly welcoming place to come visit, and so very helpful! And so very funny - I never leave without a smile and a chuckle.

 

[Marigee]

I joined in September, 2006. I think it was about a week after you started the forum. I remember @Pequenita and I going to a talk Jon was giving about his first book, Finn, at a local bookstore here in the DC area, and meeting you. First Diva meet up maybe??

 

[Olesya Chornoguz]

Congratulations! Thank you for starting Ski Diva, it's a great forum where I met a lot of friends. I think I joined in 2012 - yikes that was long time ago!

 

[newbieM]

Happy sweet 16! I joined in the middle of the pandemic. I was 40 and about to embark on my first ever ski adventure and was looking for advice for new skiers. I found this group to be so warm and welcoming. I even joined up with a ski diva at Alta for some fun skiing together. I’m so lucky to have found this encouraging, inviting and hilarious community.

 

[volklgirl]

Its been so long, I don't even remember. I was at the first? Bears/Divas Mother's Day meetup at A-Basin in 2008 (I think) with @SnowHot, @Jilly, @Robyn, and I don't even remember who else.

 

[SkiGAP]

After moving to Munich and taking on the challenge of learning to ski well enough to keep up with my new friends, I took private lessons each weekend. I soon wanted to buy my own equipment. Searching for ski technique and purchasing skis I came across the site. The site says Feb 2008. So I came for the expertise, I stayed for the family feel. I love learning from the technical forums, I like to contribute where I can...and I REALLY love Diva Dogs and bird pics :-). I've not been on a Diva East/West, but look forward to Diva Europe.

 

[Robyn]

I joined in November 2007. I'm not around as much anymore, mainly because my work is more time consuming and I've spent the last 4 years in law school (I'm officially a licensed attorney as of this past Monday!) while continuing to work. However, some of my closest friends are from this site (some crossing over to Epic/SkiTalk) and I'm grateful to have found them and the enormous amount of information and support here. I've spent time with members doing all sorts of different activities, not just skiing, and I've even met up with one Diva in both England and Hong Kong. I spent time with a friend I met through this site just last week. Here's a few pics:

My first meet up with Pinto and Snowhot in February 2008.


November 2008 with KatyPerrey (Pinto was with us that day as well.)


Hiking with Pinto and SkiNurse in August 2012 (Ignore my horrible haircut.)


Mother's Day 2010 with Luvbug (?), itri, RachelV, Pinto, Shannon (can't remember screen name), Jilly, and Snowhot.


March 2010 with Lilabear, a former member, DeAnn's son, DeAnn, Severine, and Katy.

 

[MissySki]

I joined in November 2007. I'm not around as much anymore, mainly because my work is more time consuming and I've spent the last 4 years in law school (I'm officially a licensed attorney as of this past Monday!) while continuing to work. However, some of my closest friends are from this site (some crossing over to Epic/SkiTalk) and I'm grateful to have found them and the enormous amount of information and support here. I've spent time with members doing all sorts of different activities, not just skiing, and I've even met up with one Diva in both England and Hong Kong. I spent time with a friend I met through this site just last week. Here's a few pics:

My first meet up with Pinto and Snowhot in February 2008.
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November 2008 with KatyPerrey (Pinto was with us that day as well.)
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Hiking with Pinto and SkiNurse in August 2012 (Ignore my horrible haircut.)
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Mother's Day 2010 with Luvbug (?), itri, RachelV, Pinto, Shannon (can't remember screen name), Jilly, and Snowhot.
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March 2010 with Lilabear, a former member, DeAnn's son, DeAnn, Severine, and Katy.
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Congratulations on finishing law school!