Stephanie Nitsch: Founder + Brand Director in Washington, Utah and Whistler, BC

Pallas Snowboards is an independent snowboard company. With roots in the Wasatch Mountains, we're handcrafting small-batch powder boards and splitboards in Salt Lake City for women who are hellbent on pushing boundaries and blazing trails. Pallas Snowboards is more than just a product. We're a crew of outdoor lovers who want to foster the stoke, education and community of female snowboarders through events, clinics and opportunities. We strive to break down the barriers of technical gear and mountain skills of snowboarding, and partner with brands who share our values. We aspire to unite women in craftsmanship and manufacturing, supporting those who are forging a legacy based on labor and love.

Wielding a pen (but usually a keyboard), I distill ideas into powerful actions, extracting the best from every word. I work with marketing teams to set the tone for brands, supporting their visual and overall identity. I help agencies and mid- to large-size brands develop a consistent voice throughout their brand messaging. From microcopy and taglines to featured content and full-scale marketing campaigns, I come fully equipped with an arsenal of writing and creative skills. Backed journalism and PR experience, I believe that curiosity, objectivity and a high stoke factor are key for a good read. Which is why I find myself writing about stuff that gets me fired up: adventure, outdoors, travel, health, business and mountain culture. Clients :: Burton Snowboards, Deer Valley Resort, Great Canadian Heli Skiing, Origin Design, MSR, Salt Lake Magazine, Teton Gravity Research, Utah Adventure Journal

I was the appointed liaison between the media and the town of Park City, Utah, helping the visitor's bureau garner thousands of media hits and millions of dollars of editorial value in my three-year tenure. Building relationships was key among local businesses and ski areas, ensuring consistent brand messaging and a unified goal to increase the Park City brand.