Quality little local news piece out of Maine exploring the impact women have had on the mountain sports throughout the ages. From Skadi, the Norse Goddess of skiing to the more modern athletes like Julie Parisien and Nikki Pilavakis, women have played a critical role in skiing and snowboarding since its inception. To learn more about the Maine Ski & Snowboard Museum and their Cocoa Chronicle lecture series GO HERE:

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