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Pattie Gonia, Teresa Baker, and José González launch The Oath at the Intersection of Planet, Inclusion, and Adventure

January 19, 2022

The Oath aims to create a sustainable and inclusive future for the planet and for the outdoor community. January 19, 2022 – Today, a collective of change-makers and thought-leaders launched The Outdoorist Oath (The Oath), an organization/education model for all outdoorists to unlearn, learn, and be in community with others advocating for people and the planet. The […]

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Nick’s Notes – November 2021

November 4, 2021

November 4, 2021 Dear Industry Colleague: As we gear up for this coming winter and think about the 2022-2023 season, I sincerely hope that you are integrating inclusion throughout as you pivot, plan and take action. Inclusion means finding ways to embrace and incorporate diverse perspectives and peoples everywhere, across the industry. Inclusion is about […]

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Snowsports Industries America Issues Inclusion Challenge to the Winter Outdoor Community: We Can and Must Do Better

November 1, 2021

SIA Inclusion Committee Delivers Key Messages for the Industry Park City, Utah (November 1, 2021) – Snowsports Industries America (SIA) kicks off the 2021/2022 winter season with a commitment to make the industry more inclusive and diverse. Having singled out inclusion as one of the critical components for industry growth, the SIA Inclusion Committee has […]

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Nick’s Notes – October 2021

October 7, 2021

October 7, 2021 Dear Industry Colleague: The snow has fallen in different parts of the country; winter is coming! And while we had really hoped that we could come together this November in Denver and Boston at the Snowbound Festivals, they will be back in fall of 2022. You can find dates, pricing and venue […]

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Nick’s Notes – May 2021

May 20, 2021

May 20, 2021 Dear SIA Member: I hope you are getting a chance to get outside and enjoy this spring weather. As we see a glimmer of light at the end of the COVID tunnel, I want to take a moment to acknowledge and applaud the resilience and adaptability the industry demonstrated this past season. […]

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SIA Town Hall Series – Inclusion in the Winter Industry

April 20, 2021

SIA Town Hall Series – Inclusion in the Winter Industry As part of the ongoing effort to help the winter outdoors define a path to inclusivity, this next series of town halls is focused on changes in the workplace. From hiring to marketing, we’ll spend time talking to individuals who are putting in the work […]

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Bridging the Inclusion Gap in the Winter Outdoor Community, SIA launches Inclusive Leadership Playbook

April 7, 2021

SIA creates The Fresh Tracks Playbook, an inclusive leadership training guide for industry leaders on their journey to a more inclusive winter outdoor community.  The Fresh Tracks Playbook provides industry leaders with critical skills that serve as an essential stepping-stone toward more inclusive business practices within the winter outdoor community  Focused on Inclusive Leadership, the […]

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Inclusion Training – Session 24 (final) with Dr. Gerilyn Davis: Strategic Inclusive Goal 1.1

March 4, 2021

March 4, 2021 Hello SIA members, We are at the end of the SWORD Inclusion consulting system. In this last session, we are culminating all of the action research items that we have listed into a strategic inclusive plan. We are also forecasting our inclusion trajectory for the next five years while addressing our initial […]

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Inclusion Training – Session 23 with Dr. Gerilyn Davis: Action Research Cycles 5.7

February 25, 2021

February 25, 2021 Hello SIA members, We are coming to a close in our consulting sessions. The intention of all of these pieces of training is to allow each person or organization the opportunity to craft an inclusive path grounded in positive psychology and a strength-based approach. The tactics were holistic to address all aspects […]

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Inclusion Training – Session 22 with Dr. Gerilyn Davis: Action Research Cycles 5.6

February 18, 2021

February 18, 2021 Hello SIA members, I know everyone is well on their way in their winter season with all the snow! So Exciting! I do hope everyone is enjoying their inclusive journey! In this session, we want to continue to focus on the various business functions, in particular, this week’s focus is strategy. When […]

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