Monthly Archives: June 2012

Family Hiking, Camping and Getting Outside: Tales from Two Mamas

Posted on June 27, 2012 by braveskimom

Today, the Mama from Tales of a Mountain Mama and I share a short conversation we recently had about camping, hiking and getting outside. We both have two sons. Her boys are quite young, as of April, both of my … Continue reading →

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Columbia Takes On Wind, Water and Heat

Posted on June 24, 2012 by braveskimom

Summer requires lots of gear: hiking, camping, biking, rafting, kayaking and more. While it’s always good to have gear that can pull double-duty, sometimes you need something specialized. You need gear designed to get the job done. Today, I’ve got … Continue reading →

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Summer in Snowmass

Posted on June 20, 2012 by braveskimom

It’s probably obvious by now that we, here at the home base of the Brave Ski Mom, spend a lot of time in the mountains. Winter, spring, summer and fall, you can find us at altitude. One of our perennial … Continue reading →

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Six Spectacular Ways to Get Outdoors in Mesa County, Colorado

Posted on June 18, 2012 by braveskimom

Grand Junction, Colorado is one of those places that many people have heard of, thousands have passed by on I-70 and few have ever visited. I am a ski writer and recently I met one of my peers: a talented, … Continue reading →

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Family Hikes at Some Favorite Resorts

Posted on June 14, 2012 by braveskimom

I love the mountains in winter. But I will admit that an alpine summer is something special. The austere landscape softens in the warm light. The forest bursts into life, a play on green, dotted with vibrant color. Animals and … Continue reading →

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