On October 10th, I was feeling sorry for myself. It was raining —again – a not uncommon experience in Colorado during the fall of 2013. My husband was in Aspen partying with friends from college, many of them my friends too, but since it was a “guy thing,” I was at home. My kids were […]
Archives for March 2014
Ashley Sifers: From First Year Instructor to Colorado Ski Instructor of the Year
It’s not very often that a first-timer wins the award. Sure, we sometimes hear of child prodigies who stun the world with their insight or talent, or the breakthrough teenage athlete, but often these examples are few. Usually, time and experience win out over native, brand new enthusiasm. Not so with Ashley Sifers, the Colorado […]
Why My Family Loves to Ski Crystal Mountain, Washington
A Brave Ski Mom Interview with Brian Hopper, a Brave Ski dad and a Crystal Mountain native son. If you could only ski at one resort this season with your family, which resort would you choose? Well seeming that we usually only go to one or two resorts that is an easy choice. We live […]
Gear Notes: Hydrate, Look Great and Keep Bruises at Bay (Spring Giveaway)
This post includes a fantastic giveaway from Demon, Life is Fluid and Mountain Khakis. For details, please see below. Thanks! A Next Gen Water Bottle from Life is Fluid Does the world really need another water bottle? Not if it’s the disposable kind that you drink and toss in the trash. Yes, if it’s a […]
Hard Truths About Skiing With Teens. And Some Good News, Too.
Hard Truth #1: No matter how intelligent, fit and talented you are, there is always someone more intelligent, fit and talented. Usually your teen. Hard Truth #2: No matter how well you ski, or snowboard, there is always someone who skis, or snowboards, better than you. Usually your teen. If you’re the parent of a […]