We can sit here and talk about construction or geometry, but that’s not what made the Black Pearl the Boss. What made the Black Pearl the Boss are the women who chose to wield them – The women who know that confidence and strength are equally as important as fun and forgiveness, and they expect no less from their skis. The Black Pearl didn’t need a revolution, but this new evolution was inspired by these women, specifically designed to give them more and inspire others to join them.
2026 Hilaree Nelson Professional Development Program Recipients
To honor the occasion, we created a Special Edition Black Pearl 88 featuring artwork by Taos, New Mexico ski patroller and Blizzard Tecnica W2W Ambassador, Malia Reeves.
We Through the sale of this ski—and a shared contribution from Blizzard and our retail partners—we raised $90,000. These funds will directly support the Hilaree Nelson Professional Development Program over the next three years, helping ensure that this program continues to grow and empower women across the snowsports industry.