The Strand Collective is a women-led nonprofit dedicated to building community, confidence, and leadership through skiing and action sports. What began as a small women’s ski club has grown into a movement — a space where female athletes of all levels can show up as they are, push their boundaries, and find support both on and off the mountain.

Founded at the University of Utah, The Strand Collective emerged from a simple realization: women deserve more representation, more mentorship, and more opportunities in outdoor culture. We exist to change that. Through group ski days, workshops, gear education, athlete mentorship, and community events, we create pathways for women to step into their power and take up space in the mountains.

Our mission is to make skiing and action sports more accessible, inclusive, and empowering. We believe that confidence built on the slopes translates into leadership, resilience, and connection in every other part of life. By supporting women in their athletic pursuits—and by uplifting the next generation of female leaders—we aim to create lasting impact within the outdoor community.

Whether you’re carving your first turn, chasing a new line, or looking for a supportive group of women who share your love for the mountains, you belong here.