Marion Haerty launches Level Up, an inspiring initiative for women in snowboarding
Freerider Marion Haerty is taking a monumental step to give back to the snowboarding community. Leveraging her years of experience and the invaluable lessons she’s learned, Haerty has partnered with leading brands and organizations to create Level Up, a transformative program aimed at empowering women riders. The initiative offers ten selected participants a comprehensive, skill-building experience culminating in a chance to compete in a Freeride World Tour (FWT) Qualifier 2-star competition in Chamonix—all completely free of charge.
A Unique Opportunity for Growth
The three-day program, scheduled for January 23-25, 2025, is designed to help riders refine their skills, build confidence, and foster community. Participants will engage in activities ranging from mental coaching to freeride sessions, all supported by industry-leading partners. Haerty emphasized the deeper mission of the initiative:
“Competition has always been a vector to learn about myself as a woman and to develop skills useful for everyday life.”
With a strong focus on safety and skill-building, Level Up incorporates e-learning sessions by WEMountain, an organization dedicated to making mountain sports safer through education and technology. Each participant will also enjoy a training session with Le Bagley Sin, a Swiss facility specializing in air and style progression.
An Empowering Program Lineup
The program’s schedule is packed with enriching experiences:
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Morning yoga session with Pauline Blaquiere
- Mental coaching with Isabelle Inchauspe
- Food and accommodation at PlanB Chamonix
Friday, January 24, 2025
- Freeride coaching and video feedback with Young Riders Crew (lift tickets included)
- Cartography and route analysis with Whympr
- Food and accommodation at PlanB Chamonix
Saturday, January 25, 2025
- Pre-competition coaching and line-building sessions
- Participation in the FWT Qualifier 2-star competition, hosted by Evolution 2 Chamonix
- Awards ceremony at The North Face Chamonix shop with prizes for best ranking, audacity, and eco-friendliness
Participants will also receive access to online safety training by WEMountain, physical conditioning throughout the winter by Romain Hurtault, and snowboard testing opportunities with Rossignol.
Building a Supportive Community
Haerty envisions this program as more than just a training ground.
“The goal is to create a supportive community where we can exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and provide valuable insights to help women’s snowboarding evolve,” she shared.
The program will also include public workshops and gear testing opportunities, welcoming broader community engagement and further enriching the experience.
An All-Star Roster of Partners
Level Up is powered by a network of respected sponsors and collaborators, including Yeti, Rossignol, The North Face France, Freeride World Tour, Whympr, WEMountain, Le Bagley Sin, Evolution 2 Chamonix, Big Mountain Brew Co, ARVA Equipment, PlanB Chamonix, and Girls Up France. These partnerships reflect a shared commitment to supporting women in snowboarding and ensuring a safer, smarter future for mountain sports.
Submissions Now Open
Applications are now open for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Register here.
Aspiring snowboarders can find more details on the official @level_up.snowboard Instagram account. The deadline for submissions is fast approaching, so don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this groundbreaking program.
With Level Up, Marion Haerty is not just giving back—she’s redefining what it means to lead and inspire within the snowboarding world.
