Mon Balon, Making Skiing and Riding Accessible to Women of All Sizes

In this episode Nicole and Sarah host Mon Balon, the CEO of Plus Snow International.  Plus Snow is a much needed online store that sells quality plus size snow apparel. Mon tell us how she saw a huge gap in the ski apparel market that led to making Plus Snow a reality.

Mon explains some of the challenges and opportunities for getting plus size ski gear produced by well known brands. 

Mon talks to about why she’s so excited by the work being done at Plus Snow to make snow sports more accessible to athletes of all sizes.

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Plus Snow Online Store - use code SKIMOMS for 10% off!

Plus Snow Instagram

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Resources:

Plus Snow’s Shop Your Shape service which includes a measuring help video

Article: Ski Boots for Plus Size Calves

Outdoor Research Extended Sizes

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