Episode 25 - Finding Joy and Belonging on the Mountain

About this episode

Ronda Lee Chapman discusses her experiences in the mountains and the joy of reclaiming spaces in snow sports with guest Gabaccia Moreno.

This month's episode flips the script. PNBI host Ronda Lee takes the hot seat as guest Gabaccia Moreno throws the tough questions. Ronda and Gabaccia met as strangers on a shuttle to Big Sky, Montana, where both were completing their PSIA/AASI instruction certifications through Women of Winter, a program centering women of color in snow sports. Together, they unpack Ronda's decade in the mountains of Utah, the complicated joy of reclaiming spaces that haven’t always felt welcoming to them, th...

People in this episode

Host: Ronda Lee Chapman

Guest: Gabaccia Moreno

Topics covered

• joy
• belonging
• snow sports
• women of color
• mountains
• personal stories

Keywords

• joy
• belonging
• snow sports
• Women of Winter
• Utah
• Big Sky
• mountains

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women of Winter

Places: Big Sky, Montana, Utah

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