The European Women’s Outdoor Summit (EWOS) is the networking event for all European women dedicated to the outdoors. Four days full of sharing visions, connecting with like-minded women, inspiration by the world’s female game changers and workshops for your personal and professional growth.
No matter what your element is, no matter whether you are a mountaineer, mountainbiker, kajaker, climber, stand-up paddler, snowboarder, freeskier, hiker, longboarder, surfer, trailrunner… #EWOS2019 is the event you just wouldn’t want to miss out!
Prof. em. Dr. Uta Brandes
Germany, Professor for Gender Design and Design Research, author and frequent lecturer at universities worldwide, co-founder of the German Association for Design Theory and Design History, co-owner of the design consultancy www.be-design.info, co-founder and chair of the international Gender Design Network, www.genderdesign.org
Christine Oriol
France, Consultant for development projects in Central Asia (Agriculture and Climate Change), Co-founder and trainer at Women Rockin' Pamirs, www.womenrockinpamirs.org
Lucy Rist
British but working in Sweden, PhD in Sustainability, Integral Coach, founder of Girls in Sport, www.girlsinsport.se and Women in Sport + Adventure, www.womeninsportandadventure.se
Sophie Knechtl
Germany, MSc in Sports Science, trainer, author and researcher in the field of Gender and Sport, www.researchgate.net/profile/Sophie_Knechtl
Anja Kirig
Germany, Futurist and trend researcher focussing gender shift, sports, tourism, sustainability, destination development. www.anjakirig.de
Dr. Nina Rebele
Germany, Former computer scientist, certified athletic trainer and bouldering coach, media strategist, author and co-founder of Wilderness Tribe, www.wilderness-tribe.com
Tanya Naville
France, Environmental engineer, communication expert at CAMP France, founder and blogger at pasquedescollants.com and founder of Women’s Skimo Project
Sabrina Stadler
Germany, MSc. in Sports Science, model, sports psychologist and researcher in a boulder project for patients with depression, co-founder of www.mindfulnez.de and Female Mountain Power Summit, www.fmps.mindfulnez.de
Sophie Friedel
Germany, MA Peace & Conflict Studies, author of the book “The Art of Living Sideways: Skateboarding, Peace and Elicitive Conflict Transformation”, developer of #skateboardtherapy, founder of and skateboard & longboard trainer at www.rollbrettworkshop.org
Mystery speaker
To be announced – stay tuned!
Located just 90 minutes from Zurich airport in Switzerlands mountaineous canton of Graubuenden, Flims has it all: Ragged mountains rising up to 3.000 m. Extensive forests. Caribbean-like, turquoise-coloured lakes. The Swiss Grand Canyon, the marvellous gorge of the young river Rhine. The region offers extraordinary opportunities for outdoor addicts from small to grown-ups - all year long. Plus it is home to many outdoor enthusiasts and some world-reknown female professional athletes. In other words: our perfect hosting partner - for the second time in a row.
These are the participants of #EWOS2017. There’s a lot of talent and expertise in this bunch of women! Feel free to contact them for cooperation, for their expertise, for the services they offer - or for learning a new sport! Buy your stuff in their shops, go on holiday with their travel agencies. Oh, and don’t forget to follow their blogs and social media streams! Let’s connect and support girl power!
Antje Bornhak
Germany, Geographer, climatologist and coordinator of the mountainbike train-the-trainer programme for the German Alpine Club (DAV), www.alpenverein.de
Valerie Schlieper
Germany, Designer on valerieschlieper.blogspot.de, founder of Velwet - chronicles of German Surf Girl Gypsies, velwet.tumblr.com
Ingrid Schlott
Germany, Freelance Visual Merchandiser, World championships competitor in Freestyle Kajak and Telemark
Andrea Escher
Germany, former social worker, PR & marketing specialist at www.pinion.eu
Tanja Angst
Switzerland, founder of and blogger at chixxsonboard.ch
Maria Sendlhofer-Schag
Austria, Software developer, member of the mountainbike train-the-trainer programme at the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) and trainer at www.bikefex.at
Irmgard Beck
Austria, Designer and consultant on www.designit.at, trainer at Austrian female mountainbikers of www.velochicks.at
Andrea Kämmerer
Germany, Standup paddling competitor und instructor, www.let-sup.com
Claudia Klingelhöfer
Germany, MSc in Sports Sciences, PR & marketing specialist, founder of and editor at www.agenturlevander.de
Lisa Amenda
Germany, MSc in Geography, PR & marketing specialist, founder of and blogger on www.wildrecreation.com
Daniela Meyer
Switzerland, Sales manager, founder of www.womeninboardsports.com
Judith Lell-Wagener
Germany, MA Communication, American Literature, Psychology, editor at world of mtb magazine, founder of and blogger at www.girlsridetoo.de
Jana Zoricic
Germany, BA Japanese Studies, Linguistic, editor at www.mtb-news.de
Ulrike Luckmann
Germany, Journalist, PR & marketing specialist, consultant at www.ulrike-luckmann.com
Ana Zirner
Germany, MA Theatre Directing, founder of and author at anasways.com, www.anazirner.de
Sandra Neumann
Germany, PR & marketing specialist, founder of and outdoor yoga instructor at www.signsofstones.com
Janet Weick
Germany, E-Bike expert, founder of and author at www.mythos-ebike.de
Verena Haselsteiner-Köteles
Austria, IT Security and Process Manager, climbing instructor and mental coach, www.6bplus.com
Jutta Kaiser
United Kingdom, Winner of German, European and World championships in Freestyle Kajak, kajak trainer, founder of www.paddle-people.de
Katharina Kestler
Germany, concepter at BR Team Playground and www.br.de/puls, concepter and editor at www.outville.com
Christine Prechsl
Germany, Diplom Volkswirt, logotherapist, content strategist and social media consultant, founder of and editor at www.munichmountaingirls.de
Bettina Achrainer
Austria, BA Marketing & Communication, storyteller at www.komoot.de
Hanna Faber
Austria, MSc Meteorology, editor and presenter at www.servus.com
Lorna Schouten
Canada, Sales specialist, consultant for branding & business development, linkedin.com/in/lorna-schouten-8a79338
Stephanie Teltscher
Germany, former BMX racer, sales manager at www.info.acros.de
Uta Philipp
Austria, grandmother, alpinist, photographer and role model, vimeo.com/111729105
Kerstin Kögler
Germany, Economist, member of the mountainbike train-the-trainer programme of Deutsche Initiative Mountainbike (DIMB), sports mental coach and trainer at www.kerstin-koegler.de
Christine Waeber
Switzerland, co-founder of and former PR manager at www.bluesign.com, co-founder and managing director of EVOXESS GmbH
Melissa Presslaber
Austria, Professional freeski mountaineer, female ski instructor, blogger at www.meltirol.com
Sylvia Leimgruber
Italy, Mathematician, mountainbike vertrider at www.team-vertriders.org
Maria Arndt
Germany, MA Communication Design, co-founder of and female skate instructor at grrrlscanskate.wordpress.com, founder of and editor at S*pin Longboard Magazin, www.spin-skate.de
Sabrina Weiß
Germany, Economist, brand and event manager for www.womenssummerfestival.com and www.womensbikecamp.com
Anki Luh
Germany, Teacher, editor-in-chief of Kurvenreich at world of mtb Magazine, www.worldofmtb.de
Katharina Maier
Germany, Economist, trainer and instructor at www.guadvibes.com, female outdoor blogger at www.rootsandwingslifestyle.com
Dorothée Becker
Germany, MSc Ernährung und Biomedizin, mental coach and climbing instructor at www.kletter-werkstatt.de
Claudia Ziegler
Austria, Professional photographer, claudiaziegler.com
Astrid Herzog
Switzerland, Sports mental coach, trail builder, mountainbike mechanic, trainer, instructor and outdoor blogger at www.velomaid.ch
Ines Thoma
Germany, Professional enduro racer at Canyon Factory Racing Team, www.factoryracing.canyon.com
Carolin Gehrig
Switzerland, Professional enduro racer at Norco Twins Racing Team, www.twinsmtbracing.com
Jennifer Long
United Kingdom, BA Journalism, Film and Broadcasting, EMEA Media Team, senior producer at www.GoPro.com
Anita Gehrig
Switzerland, Professional enduro racer at Norco Twins Racing Team, www.twinsmtbracing.com
Jaqueline Fritz (& Loui)
Germany, Designer, motivational speaker, founder of and outdoor blogger at www.fritz-media.active.de
Edith Geiger
Germany, Architect and organisational manager at www.wom-medien.de
Kerstin Rossek
Germany, Web & software developer, motivational speaker, founder of and outdoor blogger at www.krossek.de
Lisa Breckner
Germany, Economist, owner of www.shirteria.de and www.hofmann-druck-design.de
Sanne Moritz
Germany, Geoecologist, ski instructor, mountainbike trainer and instructor at www.trailglueck.de
Caroline Nantke
Austria, Designer, producer, trainer for energetic body work, mountainbike and hiking guide, outdoor model, linkedin.com/in/caroline-nantke-72120b1
Mira Naumann
Germany, MA Media and Communication Management, online marketing specialist at www.sport-conrad.com
Sandra Kirtz
Switzerland, Product manager, designer and illustrator, dotwork on www.sandrakirtz.nubook.com, www.sika-art.com
Sandra Lahnsteiner
Austria, MBA Sports Science, ski instructor, founder of, producer of and athlete for at www.shades-of-winter.com
Sina Candrian
Switzerland, Olympic athlete, professional snowboarder, photographer and outdoor blogger, www.sinacandrian.wordpress.com
Nadine Härtinger
Germany, MA Communication, professional wakeboarder, www.nadinehaeringer.blogspot.com
Michelle Himbert
Germany, Photographer, outdoor blogger at www.cycling-sunday.de
Andrea Gaspar-Klein
Germany, Geograph, Professional photographer, www.andreagasparklein.com