A guest post from Sabrina Peric, a brave ski mom living in Calgary. In addition to being a busy professional and a dedicated mom, Sabrina volunteers with Rocky Mountain Adaptive at Lake Louise. You can follow her on Instagram at AlbertanMountainGirl. For big mountain scenery and skiing, there is nowhere like Lake Louise. With huge vertical, amazing […]
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Mountain Playground Group Helps Independent Ski Areas Thrive
When you’re around Jamie Schectman, it’s best to avoid the “R” word. You know, as in “Resort.” Schectman, the co-founder of Mountain Rider’s Alliance (along with Dave Scanlan and Shanie Matthews), is a man with a mission. His goal is ensure that independent ski areas can continue to operate as ski areas, as opposed to […]
North America’s Favorite Powder Day Resorts
Here’s something you may have already guessed: I’m the mom who let’s her kid skip school on powder days. When they were entering grade school, a teacher/friend told me this was a bad idea. “It makes it hard on the teachers. They have to repeat material just for your kids,” she explained. I didn’t listen […]
Get Lost in the Woods: North America’s Best Resorts for Tree Skiing
The story of Hansel and Gretel notwithstanding, there is something special about getting lost in the woods, especially when you’re on skis. Skiing the trees is like skiing an entirely different world at most resorts. Duck into a glade and notice the quiet, the sounds of the outside world suddenly muted. On sunny days, diffuse light, […]
Why Our Family Loves to Ski Big White, British Columbia
A Braveskimom.com interview with Heather Gardiner, a mom and lifelong skier. One resort. This winter. Your choice. Big White, BC, Canada Why Big White? It’s the resort closest to my home, so it makes sense. I do love the varied terrain, the programs for kids, and the relaxed vibe of the resort. I definitely recommend Big […]