The last chapter explains why all-women classes have gained popularity in North America since they began in 1975. The book inspired me to try again. The frustration of desperately wanting to enjoy the thrill of skiing, but finding myself handicapped by fear, was finally conquered. There were women of all ability levels, and they understood how I felt. We mastered skills and gained confidence.
Resorts recognise that many women give up skiing, for a variety of reasons.
Ski lessons and programmes specifically for women are one way to reverse this trend. Before my visit to Vermont in February 2000, I'd spent considerable time searching for information about ski programmes for women. This visit had to be postponed as I was in hospital receiving treatment for DVT .