Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Today’s guest is Angela Hawse. Angela is an award-winning guide, an alpinist, a sponsored athlete, a motivational speaker, and a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Mountain Guide Association. Angela is the second woman in history to achieve that award. She has taken a stand for women in skiing and when speaking about climate change. Angela brings her unique experience as a skier and a climber when she shares her stories about women on the mountains.   Topics: [02:39] Angela’s introduction to skiing and her journey to being a guide [12:00] The evolution of women in skiing  [13:00] Challenges for women in skiing [20:20] Making adjustments so we can better enjoy ourselves in the snow [27:00] The advantage of having a coach [30:15] Tools for safety and fitness    [36:30] On what it is like receiving a lifetime achievement award   [39:19] Giving back with “Protect Our Winters” [44:45] The future in the climbing and skiing industries [46:05] Conclusion   Resources: Angela Hawse Protect Our Winters Wagner Custom Skis