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outdoor DIVAS hits the trails

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:37:00 -0500

the women of outdoor DIVAS tested the seasons best baselayers, women's outerwear, AT gear, and snowshoes

The DIVAS snowshoed and skinned up to the top of Vail pass, and enjoyed every minute of it. There is nothing like enjoying good times in the outdoors with good friends.

The ladies of outdoor DIVAS were able to test the gear while enjoying it. The following items were big favorites:

G3 Women's Nectar skis	G3 Alpinish Elle Skins	Mountain Hardwear Powestretch Zip T	Mountain Hardwear Powerstretch Tights	Pistil Betty Hat
K2 Women's Miss Baker Skis	Women's Helly Hansen Dynamic 1/2	Women's Patagonia R1 Flash Pullover	Women's CW-X Expert Tights	Women's CW-X Insulator Stability Tights

A DRAG of a good time, women's ski and ride gear has never looked so good.

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:06:03 -0500

The 3rd annual Boarding for Breast Cancer~ DIVAS in DRAG show was a smashing success.

The guys had flair, style and move to spare. These drag queens showcased a sample of our women's adventure gear lines from Orage, K2, Bettyrides, Skirt Sports, KEEN footwear, Burton and others. Our 3rd annual DIVAS in Drag show was filled with Burton bandanna making, cake eating and video playing. The lucky attendees who went home with the ROXY Envy snowboard, Gretchen Bleilers K2 Mix snowboard and the women's Neversummer Infinity snowboard were more then stoked. Not to mention the winners of the KEEN footwear giveaways, Rossignol ski bag, Orage gift cert and the Betty Rides jacket were more then pleased.

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Now these guys just couldn't jump into a pair of women's ski pants or a running skirt on their own. Oscar Blues supplied the liquid courage and our professional makeup artist was very reassuring. Plus the women’s ski and ride gear they wore was so cool anyone would want to sport it.

Next year get your tickets early and let the Drag Queens do all the strutting.

October Top 10 Sellers on outdoorDIVAS.com

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:24:34 -0500

Take a Peak at what women wanted in October Untitled Document

The October 2008 best sellers list shows that women are gearing up for winter. Here comes the snow, ladies. You can find all the most popular down jackets and layers that other women are shopping for at outoorDIVAS.com.

1.		Verve Clothing Leda Pants
2.		Betty Rides Rocker Pant
3.		Burton Women's Starr Vest
4.		Pistil Sprout Beanie
5.		Isis Clothing Snow Queen Coat
6.		Helly Hansen Bianca Down Jacket
7.		Prana Amaya Top
8.		Skirt Sports Gym Girl
9.		Moving Comfort Lila Bra
10.		Sierra Designs Vesper 1/4 Zip Fleece

Hot Waxed

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:24:12 -0500

outdoor DIVAS ski techs featured on Skinet.comOur very own outdoor DIVAS ski techs were photographed and interviewed for Skiing Magazine, Ski Magazine, and Warren Miller's website -- Skinet.com.

Our ladies know what they are doing when it comes to repairing and tuning women's skis and women's snowboards.

Check out the slideshow here.

Jeannie Thoren; women's specific ski gear guru shares from the road.

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:11:17 -0500

now this lady knows women's ski gear....no no no she LIVES for gear and skiing.Jeannie Thoren started on a quest to improve her own skiing through equipment modification. Along the way she found herself revolutionizing the thinking of the entire snow sports industry. Jeannie has spent the last 30 years researching the way women ski. As a competitor, she found that to perfect her own skiing she needed to make some serious adjustments to her ski equipment. Jeannie has pioneered the notion that the wrong equipment is the biggest factor keeping women from progressing in skiing. Women’s bodies are different than men’s. Therefore, their equipment needs to be different. Jeannie has been sharing her expertise and solving the problems of other women skiers since 1980.Jeannie was named “One of the 100 Most Influential Skiers of the Century” by Ski Magazine and one of the “Top 25 Most Influential People in Skiing in the last 50 Years” by Skiing Magazine. We think she is the most hilarious as well!

We caught Jeannie while in between one of her cross country stops across the country and got to ask her a few questions...

Outdoor DIVAS: What do you think is the greatest improvement made to women’s gear in the last few seasons?

Jeannie: Without a question, that manufacturers are finally taking the Women’s Specific Category more seriously than in the past. Not only is there specific gear for beginners through intermediates, there are now plentiful models for women who rip. It is no longer necessary for expert women skiers to ski on men’s skis.

Outdoor DIVAS: Life as a traveling ski representative must be fun but do you still get to ski for fun?

Jeannie: Absolutely!!!!! I think about skiing 365 days of the year. I actually ski ±100 days a year. I’ve done so for over 50 years. Skiing is my life.

Outdoor DIVAS: We know you are the gear expert, but what do you look for in winter clothing?

Jeannie: I shop for clothes that are toasty warm, lightweight, breathable, and stretchy. I ski in a down jacket with a hood most of the year, I refuse to ski with heavy skis, boots and bindings. The same goes for my clothing. I want my clothes to move and stretch when I bend so I look for lightweight, warm clothes with built in pliability.

Outdoor DIVAS: Do you have plans of promoting the “women specific” concept to any other sports, like dirt biking or say horseback riding?

Jeannie: There have been women’s saddles for horseback riding since before I was born, and bikes have morphed light years ahead in the past 5 years. I’m actually much more intrigued with something that affects the jumping, running, and skiing sports. The mystery of the higher rate of ACL injuries to girls and women preoccupies most of my thinking time. I read and research every single article that comes out on the subject. It’s a given that we should be in better shape, work out, etc., but I’m also interested in the gear females play in. I’m a gearhead. Balance is key no matter what the sport. Stay tuned for what I come up with next!!!!!

The fairy godmother of boot fitting is back in Colorado for an exclusive presentation. Jeannie is a guru when it comes to women specific ski gear and can help make your skiing experience a much more comfortable one.

Jeannie's famous presentaion will be Dec. 8th at the Cherry Creek store at 6:30pm. She will be offering

FREE private boot fitting sessions in Cherry Creek on Dec 9^th and for the Boulder ladies on Dec 10^th. Please call to book your appointment. 303-320-DIVA.

Men can wear women's gear too! Check them out at our DIVAS in Drag show on October 30th.

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:58:16 -0400

DIVAS in DRAG is a Boarding for Breast Cancer fundraiser.

DIVAS in Drag ~ A Boarding for Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser, the cause is worthy, though the men might be girly.

outdoor DIVAS host the 3^rd annual Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) DIVAS in DRAG show October 30^th, 7pm. Yes, that is right, a drag show that showcases the latest in ladies winter snowboarding attire and accessories while earning money for the B4BC foundation. The cause is worthy, though the men may be girly.

On October 30^th at 7pm at outdoor DIVAS boulder location (1133 pearl street), twelve male friends of outdoor DIVAS will strut their stuff down our runway. They’ll be sporting this season’s hottest women’s gear, while helping to raise money and awareness for B4BC during this year’s breast cancer awareness month. $20 dollars gets you in the door and in to win great prizes like a K2 Mix Snowboard signed by Gretchen Bleiler, a women's Neversummer Infinity snowboard, Keen shoes, Roxy Snowboards, Echo Mtn passes Sherpani pack and Skirt Sports running skirt, plus Dales Pale Ale is a sponsor. The event will include Burton’s bandanna making station, beverages, extreme raffle prizes and one stylish fashion show. Buy tickets online at outdoorDIVAS.com.

Last year the queens worked the catwalk in women's clothing to help raise over $1400 dollars in donations. The models took

Pearl Street

by storm before the show, yet most Boulderites in the mall weren’t too surprised to see cross dressers gallivanting around. The queens show up in great form and really kept the energy flowing as they glide down the runway to the best of their ability. All of the models really got into the show and probably found moves they never knew they had. It is amazing what a wig and some lipstick can do to a guy, it was actually startling to watch how well they could strike a pose. These guys pulled out all the stops we’ll see how they perform this year.

About B4BC; founded by snowboarders, Tina Basich, Shannon Dunn, Lisa Hudson and Kathleen Gasperini, Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) is a non-profit, youth-focused education, awareness, and fundraising foundation. Their mission is to increase awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle.

September 2008 Best Sellers

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:08:55 -0400

Check out what other female shoppers are finding at outdoorDIVAS.com Untitled Document

The best sellers list shows that women are still trying to squeeze out all the sunshine they can while purchasing cycling jerseys and running skirts, but they are keeping winter in mind while buying winter coats and softshell pants.

1.		Lole Feeling Softshell Pants
2.		outdoor DIVAS Cycling Jersys
3.		Moving Comfort Fiona Bra
4.		Skirt Sports Race Belt Skirt
5.		Skirt Sports Marathon Girl running skirt
6.		Verve Clothing Leda Pants
7.		Burton Women's Dream Jacket
8.		Orage Studio Jacket
9.		Prana CeCe Top
10.		outdoor DIVAS gift cards

Women's 2009 snowboards are in! Women's Burton, Women's K2 and Women's Neversummer

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:00:08 -0400

EST bindings, Women's Burton Feelgood, Gretchen Bleiler's K2 mix snowboard and on and on, you'll see why we are not your boyfriends snowboard shop.

Thats right 2009 ski and snowboard season is upon us. Let it snow, let it snow let it SNOW!

We are getting more and more of our women's snowboards in. The women's K2 snowboards include....the Mix (Gretchen Bleiler's ride), the Luna and the Duchess. From Burton we have the Feelgood, Lux, GTwin, Supermodel and the Troop. Neversummer adds to the mix with the Lotus and the Infinity. Ladies snowboards are looking hot this season and all the new technology makes for an even better ride.

The women's Burton snowboards are all great and we have an extensive selection of styles and sizes to meet your riding needs. The women's k2 snowboards bring the rocker technolgy to the table with the new Vavavoom and Gretchen Bleilers definatly left her mark on the Mix! And Neversummer only has two ladies snowboards but they are such well made boards they only need two.

The Burton EST binding system is here to stay so try it out if you have not yet tried the ease and precision in adjusting your stance.

Our women's snowboard lines truly define us as NOT YOUR BOYFRIENDS SNOWBOARD SHOP.

Stay tuned for our 2009 women's snowboard review!

Women's Only Triathlon, just do it like a lady

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:01:27 -0400

Women's specific gear will help you move in comfort...proper Moving Comfort sports bra, Zoot tri shorts, race belt, yankz and a smile!

The Tribabes Sprint Triathlon last week was a perfect introduction to new comers to the sport. The ladies were all very well prepared with the proper training and gear. Our very own VAL BENDER cleaned up as she crossed the finish line 4th overall and 1st in her category, way to go girl! It must have been her fast new women’s specific bike, sleek tri-suit, yankz shoe laces and comfortable triathlon shorts, or maybe she is just a great athlete.

This race was designed for new comers to the sport, with limited entry, moderate course design and support throughout the race. It was held at Union Reservoir, a perfect setting for this women’s only race. The cool morning and low key environment eased everyone’s minds. Tribabes; a training group had a very well prepared team and coaches on hand who cheered everyone on. The racers were all in shape and had the appropriate race day gear. outdoor DIVAS held several pre-race talks and presentations leading up to the race to help prepare women for transitions, race gear, proper bra selection, race day anxieties and proper nutrition.

We’d like to thank WithoutlimitsProductions for hosting a great race, we’ll see ya next year!

Divas Blog | outdoor DIVAS

outdoor DIVAS hits the trails

A DRAG of a good time, women's ski and ride gear has never looked so good.

See Also

October Top 10 Sellers on outdoorDIVAS.com

Hot Waxed

Jeannie Thoren; women's specific ski gear guru shares from the road.

See Also

Men can wear women's gear too! Check them out at our DIVAS in Drag show on October 30th.

See Also

September 2008 Best Sellers

Women's 2009 snowboards are in! Women's Burton, Women's K2 and Women's Neversummer

See Also

Women's Only Triathlon, just do it like a lady

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