Chicks on Sticks VT

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Chicks on Sticks VT

Chicks on Sticks is a group of female-identifying skiers and riders advocating for accessibility and inclusivity in the outdoors, specifically snow sports.

We fulfill our mission through outdoor programming, youth mentorship programming and fundraising.

02/11/2020

Day one of Power Through Powder in the books! So far we have raised over $7,000 for our organization and !! Thanks to our sponsors and 💕

12/23/2019

We are so proud of our very own Eliza Filler for having her beautifully written piece posted on Elevated Locals! This piece was written in reflection of last year's Power Through Powder. Please take some time to read about how the fundraiser impacts our athletes!

Trekking is a void for questions without clear answers. Uncertainty tests me, highlighting the risk of each step into the unknown. The ridges of an open pathway mold into ungroomed terrain, and my skis softly crunch onto fresh snow. Refuge prevails in my connectedness to falling flakes of snow. &

11/21/2019

Thanks for sharing, Anna Grunes!

The first time I experienced what it was like to ski with a pack of badass women was my inaugural year of Ski Magazine’s annual ski test, some 15 years ago. I walked into the test corral intimidated as hell—they being ex-U.S. Ski Teamers and the like—but from the minute we got off the lift, it...

11/10/2019

The chicks had a rockin weekend thanks to the DREAM camp!!! We spent our time, bonding, cooking, laughing, creating and sleeping 😝
NOW we’re getting stoked for our annual Friendsgiving this coming Thursday wooohoooo! See you all there 💖🕺🏽 @ Fletcher, Vermont

10/21/2019

Bummed you missed this once in a lifetime merch opportunity? Don't worry! The page is re-opened! The purchasing portal is live until November 6th but don't wait until then to order! Catch it while it's hot!

Contact Person: Suzanne TanskiContact Email Address: stanski@uvm.edu

10/16/2019

Hey everyone! We have new merch and it is available for purchase! Please go to the link below! Tomorrow (10/17) is the last day for purchasing so get on your computers fast and order away!

Contact Person: Suzanne TanskiContact Email Address: stanski@uvm.edu

10/06/2019

Putting your Power Through Powder donations to work!

This week our Chicks on Sticks mentors accompanied their King Street Center mentees to Bread and Butter Farm where they learned about sustainable agriculture!

This is just one part of our new mentorship program which aims to increase access to the outdoors!

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Burlington, VT

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http://www.gofundme.com/chicksonsticksvt

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Our Story

Once upon a time, way back in 2016, some strong ladies* sat in the audience of a ski and snowboard film festival and noticed that there was not a single female-identifying person in any of the videos on the screen in front of them. Determined not to let it happen again, they set out to create their own edit. When they talked to all of the other rad lady shredders in their lives, they realized they were all tired of this exhausting, male-dominated culture that prevailed in the sports they loved. The idea to create an edit then grew into a club of incredible female-identifying skiers and riders at the University of Vermont (UVM).

Within a few years, Chicks on Sticks went from a small group of women meeting in the comfy chairs on the first floor of the Davis Center to a Student Government Association (SGA) recognized club with over seventy members attending weekly meetings. Our focus shifted from creating an edit to promoting access and equity in the outdoors. From coordinating rides to mountains, backcountry skiing and raising money for nonprofits or running mentorship programs, Chicks on Sticks VT continues to bring people together to do what they love most - spending time outside, sliding on snow.

*COSVT frequently uses terms like female, woman, chicks and ladies. Our members understand the historical significance of these words and find empowerment in reclaiming them. While we have intentionally created spaces to empower female-identifying people, COSVT recognizes and celebrates transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people. We stand united with the LGBTQ community in the intersectional fight against oppressive systems. The mission of COSVT is elevated by our male-identifying allies who are also harmed by patriarchal and sexist systems. In order to create affinity spaces we reserve certain opportunities for people who have been marginalized based on their gender identity. We welcome anyone who believes in our mission and values to attend our events and participate in our work.