The new all women's snowboarding event is aimed at encouraging more female participation at all levels of the sport, and to inspire women to acheive their full potential in all aspects of life.This was the first time the event was run, and was a great success with 25 girls between the ages of 18 and 31, with several from overseas, having loads of fun charging around the mountain, trying out different riding styles and new tricks off a nice kicker.

The event was organised by Pip Grant from Quest snowboard shop in Queenstown, her aim for 'A Women's Quest' was to create a social event that focused on women riding together, sharing their skills and knowledge of the sport and really making the most of the chosen terrain and facilities. Pip feels that there is a need to celebrate and encourage the growing presence of women snowboarders, and hopes to make 'A Women's Quest' an annual event open to all female snowboarders from around the country.

There were some wicked riders amongst the group on Sunday, check out the nice form off the kicker that was built by the ladies down from the Exchange Drop at Coronet Peak. The event was sponsored by Quest, Burton, Ride, Solomon, Sessions, Helly Hansen, Huffer, Concept, Smith, Macpac, Queenstown events centre, nzski.com and Vudu café. The cost of the weekend was $40 and there were loads of fresh spotprizes given out. For more photos of the event go to Vudu café on Beach St in Queenie for a look at some real chick talent.