Each year, the Voile Scholarship for Women in the Backcountry aims to empower and elevate women who are passionate about backcountry skiing and splitboarding. This initiative is more than just a scholarship; it’s a commitment to fostering a more inclusive and representative backcountry community. In 2025, we received an inspiring array of applications from women across the country, each sharing …
For the sixth year in a row, we’re proud to bring back the Voile Scholarship for Women in the Backcountry! This initiative is all about breaking down barriers and helping more women step confidently into the world of backcountry skiing and riding. Applications open on Saturday, March 8th, and will close on Tuesday, April 8th. Winners will be announced the …
We couldn’t be more excited to share the essays of the 23/24 Voile BIPOC Backcountry Scholarship recipients, but first, we want to start by expressing our gratitude to everyone involved in making this scholarship happen. From the people who helped spread the word to those who applied and everyone in between. Your efforts bring this together and we’re incredibly grateful. …
The 23/24 BIPOC Backcountry Scholarship is now closed for entries. Recipients will be announced in early June! When we look back on the past three years of the Voile BIPOC Backcountry Scholarship, it’s difficult to express just how grateful we are for all that we’ve learned through your essays. Thank you for allowing us the space and opportunity to work …
** The 24/25 Voile Scholarship for Women in the Backcountry is now live here. We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 23/24 Voile Scholarship for Women in the Backcountry, but before we do that, we’d like to thank everyone involved. Thank you to those who helped spread the word by sharing on social media or mentioning this scholarship …
The Voile Scholarship for Women in the Backcountry is back again for the 23/24 season! We’re so excited to be offering this Scholarship for the FIFTH year in a row. This time around we’ll be opening the scholarship for entries on Thursday, February 8th, and closing it on Friday, March 8th (International Women’s Day). Winners will be announced the following …
Each year the most challenging part of running this scholarship is having to select recipients from a pool filled to the brim with incredible applications. This year is no different! It’s truly amazing witnessing the bravery each athlete showed by sharing their stories with us. We couldn’t be more excited to announce Mai Li O’Keefe (Grand Prize) and Laura Wang …
The 22/23 Wandering Trails Scholarship for Women in the Backcountry is now closed. Thank you to all who have applied! You can find the 23/24 Scholarship for Women in the Backcountry here! The Wandering Trails Scholarship for Women in the Backcountry is back! We’re incredibly excited to extend this opportunity again for the 22/23 season. In 2019, V-Team ambassador, Brooke …
**The 2022 BIPOC Backcountry Scholarship is now closed. Thank you for applying! We venture into the mountains for the unique tranquility and personal growth they provide. As long-time members of the outdoor industry, we recognize the lack of diversity in outdoor spaces and have come to face the troubling reality that these spaces are not exempt from discrimination. Equitable access …
Applications are now closed for this scholarship. We are STOKED to announce that the Scholarship for Women in the Backcountry is back! The scholarship began when V-Team ambassador Brooke Jackson approached us about donating a portion of her gear credit toward a fellow female athlete with hopes of making deeper strides into the world of winter sports. With an impressive …
