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THE MISSION SheJumps strives to increase female participation in outdoor activities by building upon a supportive community that inspires its members to reach their highest potential.

We are a 501c(3) organization. Our tax ID is 68-0662227.

The VISION of SheJumps is to create a community of ambitious and compassionate women that are willing to take a "jump" to reach their potential and help others reach their own. Toward this end, SheJumps will undertake the following activities:

  • Initiate programs that involve getting women into the outdoors (on public lands).

  • Offer an online forum with blogs and stories that inspire women to take that "jump."

  • Develop awareness in the business community, in local government, and in the general public of the physical and mental benefits of an outdoor education, and especially the need for it in the female population.

  • Allocate public and/or private funds as appropriate to organizations, agencies, or individuals who can provide outdoor programs for women that are of high quality and deemed beneficial to the proliferation of the SheJumps mission.

  • Seek and apply for state, federal, and private funds available in support of women’s sports initiatives.

  • Develop directories of leading women in the outdoors world as resources.

  • Collect outdoor gear and create a lending system to provide appropriate outdoor equipment for women.

  • Promote and encourage responsible outdoor education and environmental awareness for all outdoor enthusiasts.

  • Engage in any other activities that will increase women’s outdoor participation.

  • Challenge women to get outside of their comfort zones and try something new; encourage them to re-evaluate risks and challenges in their own lives based on what they experience in the mountains.

WHO WE HELP

SHEJUMPS exists for three tiers of women with the intention of empowering the whole.

  • Those are: 1) Elite female athletes looking for a network 2.) Already actives looking for a community 3.) And never-evers, girls and women who would otherwise never have the chance to experience the benefits of an active outdoor lifestyle.

  • For elite level female athletes, we are a voice and a place to give back. We work to recognize the "jumps" (i.e. risks) women are taking to follow their passions and the accomplishments of those who are an inspiration to others. We also offer a network for girls and women looking to get into the sports industry with intentions of elevating females in sport and mainstream media. With the goal of offering young girls real role models, these athletes are often times called upon to be “coaches” in events that support the development of all women involved.  

  • For already active women, we have groups all over the country getting together for everything from day ski tours to overnight canyoneering adventures. We welcome you to develop your own group and post your outings on our "Jump In!" page. From this group, we will ask for volunteers for events and activities that support our mission of  increasing the participation of women in the outdoors.

  • For never-evers, we create activities and events that directly help those who might never otherwise have the chance to experience the benefits of challenging oneself in the outdoors.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lynsey Dyer—professional skier and SJ co-founder
Vanessa Pierce—outdoor journalist, pilot, and SJ co-founder
Liz Cunningham—big-mountain telemark skier and social media expert
Ashley Magnuson—big-mountain skier, ski patroller, future paramedic, and nonprofit expert
Hannah Whitney—big-mountain skier and environmental expert

Executive Director Claire Smallwood is a big-mountain skier and aspiring chef. 

We are always accepting application to grow our Board of Directors. Please email Executive Director, Claire Smallwood (claire@shejumps.org) if you are interested!