W2W APPLICATIONS 2023

Welcome to year four of the Blizzard Tecnica W2W Hilaree Nelson Education Scholarship Program. Over the last 3 years we have given over $60,000 to 51 women to further their education and knowledge in snowsports.

We see education, a key pillar of the W2W program, as a way to empower and instill confidence in women to pursue leadership roles and achieve their personal goals. We are looking forward to supporting more women in 2024.

Hilaree lost her life as she attempted a descent of Manaslu, the 8th highest peak in the world on Sept. 26, 2022. Her untimely passing has left a void in the outdoor and mountaineering community, as Nelson was not only a remarkable athlete but a beacon for women across the globe, inspiring them to break barriers and accomplish incredible feats in the outdoor world.

We named our scholarship program in honor of Hilaree Nelson in the hopes of passing on her legacy to future generations of women and establishing more female leaders in the outdoor space.

“It’s much easier to be something when you see a path put down by women before you.”

We will be awarding financial support to women for educational opportunities, ranging anywhere from introductory courses to top level certifications, as well as a pair of Blizzard skis and Tecnica ski boots. The number of scholarships to be awarded is dependent on the requests and will be determined after all applications have been received.

APPLICATION: Nov. 10 - Dec. 11, 2023
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: Early January, 2024

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Her untimely passing has left a void in the outdoor and mountaineering community, as Nelson was not only a remarkable athlete but a beacon for women across the globe, inspiring them to break barriers and accomplish incredible feats in the outdoor world.

We named our scholarship program in honor of Hilaree Nelson in the hopes of passing on her legacy to future generations of women and establishing more female leaders in the outdoor space.

We will be awarding financial support to women for educational opportunities, ranging anywhere from introductory courses to top level certifications, as well as a pair of Blizzard skis and Tecnica ski boots. The number of scholarships to be awarded is dependent on the requests and will be determined after all applications have been received.

Application: Nov. 19 - Dec. 19, 2024

Scholarships awarded: Early January, 2025

Thank you for your interest in the Hilaree Nelson Scholarship. Applications are now closed. We will be announcing the recipients in January 2025

"By helping women advance their education in snowsports, we’re not only helping them as individuals, but all of the girls and women they affect through their work. It’s imperative that we bring more women into leadership roles and empower them to use their voice on and off the hill."

Leslie Baker-Brown

Global W2W Program Leader